The YAZ pill should be available in the U.S. as a contraceptive by April 2006, says the manufacturer. But its use as an alternative to Paxil, Zoloft, and other drugs in treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder is still pending approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Read moreSerious PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) can be debilitating and painful. Help may be on the way thanks to some recent findings by... Read more »
This past week I had an interesting conversation with a friend about medications. We were talking about how my son’s neurologist was... Read more »
If your period is late, you might immediately think you are pregnant. But while pregnancy is certainly a common reason, this isn’t always... Read more »
Full Question: I started getting migraines shortly after the birth of my son who is now 21 years old. I have been diagnosed with... Read more »
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block prostaglandins, substances that... Read more »
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For many women, PMS symptoms can be relieved by lifestyle changes (food modifications, exercise, possibly vitamin B-6 and calcium supplements.)Women... Read more »
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Oral Contraceptives and Combination Hormonal MethodsOral contraceptives (birth control pills) are available only by prescription and come in either a... Read more »