Posts Tagged ‘medication’

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Jun22

Medications That Interfere With Birth Control

by Doctor W on June 22nd, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Posted In: Womens Health

Q: I am on an estrogen-containing birth control pill to prevent pregnancy. My physician gave me an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection and suggested I use an extra means of contraception during this pill cycle. She said antibiotics make the pill less effective. Is this true? A: Yes, it’s possible. In general, drug interactions […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jun19

Danazol for severe PMS (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)

by Doctor W on June 19th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Posted In: Womens Health

Examples Brand Name: Danocrine Chemical Name: danazol Danazol is a synthetic form of the male hormone testosterone. How It Works This medication (called a hormone suppressor) decreases production of the hormone estrogen. This decrease stops the monthly menstrual hormone cycle, which relieves premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms. Why It Is Used Danazol is used to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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