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Which Type of Estrogen Hormone Therapy is Right for You?
Even after you've decided to take estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), the decision-making isn't over. When deciding what type of estrogen therapy t...
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Hormone Therapy During Menopause
The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, a form of antidepressant) has become more common in women who are not good candidates fo...
Read moreWhat Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Lots of men have dealt with or are dealing with erectile dysfunction.
Read moreWhat is a Hysteroscopy?
If you’ve ever had a Pap smear, your doctor has probably used one during that procedure, too. The procedure can give them an up-close look at your ...
Read moreTreatment for IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
Your doctor may suggest trying OTC diarrhea medicines such as bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto- Bismol) and loperamide (Imodium) for relief...
Read moreTreatment for IBS with Constipation (IBS-C)
Just jot down your IBS symptoms, then note the type and amount of foods you ate during the meals before the symptoms started. Some people use bulki...
Read moreIs it IBS or Lactose Intolerance?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and lactose intolerance can seem similar. Along with the other symptoms, lactose intolerance can cause nausea. You u...
Read moreHelp for IBS: Medications, Diet, and More
Today, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have more medication choices than ever before, and doctors know more about how to treat the condi...
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions About High Blood Pressure
Women should talk with a doctor about the the higher risk of high blood pressure from taking birth control pills, especially if they're over 35 and...
Read moreHigh Blood Pressure Drugs and How They Work
Your body makes it, but ARBs prevent the hormone from constricting the muscles in your blood vessels, like putting chewing gum in a lock. These dru...
Read moreGrapefruit Juice: is it Affecting Your Medication?
Most Americans who drink grapefruit juice do so for breakfast -- a time of day when many people also take medications. When you’re starting a new m...
Read moreComplications of Heartburn and GERD
That’s because heartburn happens when your stomach juices wash back up. Over time, stomach acid may damage your esophagus, teeth, and more. Learn a...
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