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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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 »
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Injected ContraceptivesInjected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States,... Read more »
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There are a number of different medicines prescribed for menstrual disorders.Common Pain Relievers for CrampsNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs... Read more »
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Secondary amenorrhea occurs when a woman who has been having normal menstrual cycles stops getting her periods for 6 or more months.Amenorrhea is... Read more »
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An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch that develops in or on the ovary. The cysts may contain liquid, or solid material or a combination of both.Ovarian... Read more »
A division of drugmaker Pfizer has won a re-trial of a lawsuit in Pennsylvania in which a jury awarded $1.5 million to a woman who says she developed... Read more »