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Provera Side Effects
A study of women who received the so-called "birth-control shot" Depo-Provera has found that almost half the women had lost five percent of their bone mineral density in the lower spine and hip within two years of receiving the shot.
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05/14/07 #10: Depo Provera and Migraine?
Full Question: I’m on the depo-provero shot (birth control) and ever since I got on it I have been having really bad headaches and I was... Read more »
Menopause – The Natural Approach
A good friend of mine is currently going through menopause and struggling with how to find a way to alleviate her symptoms in a natural way... Read more »
FDA Provides Listing of Available Hormone Replacement Therapies
Many women are looking for ways to ease the symptoms of menopause. One common way is through hormone therapy. I recent found a web resource... Read more »
I don't want to get pregnant...What are my birth control options?
There is a lot of talk about teenage unwanted pregnancies. Yet, according to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned... Read more »
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Birth Control Options for Women: Injected Contraception
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Injected ContraceptivesInjected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States,... Read more »
Endometriosis: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The basic approach in hormonal treatments for endometriosis is to block production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) or to prevent... Read more »
Birth Control
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Birth control is a term used to describe an artificial or natural means to prevent pregnancy.There are various methods of birth control available... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There are a number of different medicines prescribed for menstrual disorders.Common Pain Relievers for CrampsNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs... Read more »
Contraception
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology,... Read more »
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