Estrogens given alone and with another hormone (progestin) for replacement therapy after menopause have sometimes caused rare but very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment and your personal health history with your doctor.
Estrogens have been reported to increase the chance of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Taking a progestin with estrogen decreases this risk. Tell your doctor...
Read moreFull Question: Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?For treatment of 4-5 migraines a week, I have been taking Imitrex... Read more »
Full Question: My name is Linda and I am 53 years old. I have had migraines for the past 18 years. I take Amerge 2.5mg to... Read more »
A recent situation in our family left me wondering about my ability to deliver bad news, and whether having gone through the cancer... Read more »
It’s that time of year to be mindful of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Those of us with bipolar are sitting ducks for this condition.... Read more »
As I said in a previous SharePost , there are other ways to treat mild to moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder besides light therapy. They... Read more »
Q. What with all the side effects I had during chemotherapy, I really wasn’t in the mood for sex very often. And now that I’m done with chemo,... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the hormone-replacing cream Premarin for a new use, according to its maker. Premarin cream... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression - winter; SADTreatmentAs with other types of depression, antidepressant medications and talk therapy can be effective.Taking long walks... Read more »
Children who take Singulair (montelukast) do not experience adverse effects on growth when compared to children treated with inhaled corticosteroids... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
In its most common form, SAD is a serious depression that recurs each year at the same time, starting in the fall or winter, and ending in the... Read more »