Posts Tagged ‘symptoms’

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Jun19

Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices

by Doctor W on June 19th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Posted In: Womens Health

If you use the birth control pill — that is, an oral contraceptive — you’re probably happy with its convenience and reliability. Still, you may have many questions about the potential effects of birth control pills on your overall health. Here’s what Mayo Clinic specialists have to say about women’s health and oral contraceptive use. […] ↓ 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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Jun18

We Never Forget Anything (Anymore)

by Doctor W on June 18th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Posted In: Womens Health

The Expert: Vincent Fortanasce, MD, a Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist at the Fortanasce Neurology Center in Acadia, Ca When she forgets the names of her coworkers, Teresa isn’t just embarrassed, she’s scared. Before her parents passed away, they both developed dementia—a disorder that impaired their memory, judgment, and motor skills (the most common causes are Alzheimer’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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