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Fertility drugs are often used alone as initial treatment to induce ovulation. If they fail as sole therapy, then they may be used with assisted reproductive procedures or artificial insemination to produce multiple eggs, a process called superovulation.

Clomiphene

Clomiphene citrate (Clomid, Serophene) is usually the first fertility drug of choice for women with infrequent periods and long cycles. Unlike more potent drugs used in superovulation, clomiphene is gentler and works by block...

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Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception

Emergency ContraceptionEmergency contraception is available to prevent pregnancy:After sexual assaultAfter consensual intercourse in which contraception is not usedWhen contraception is used but... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Considerations

ConsiderationsHaving a vasectomy is a serious decision. The surgery is intended to be permanent. The great majority of men who seek a vasectomy have been married for 10 years or more. Not all are... Read more »

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There is no doubt that diabetes has an impact on the lifestyle of the patient. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Diabetes is associated with long-term... Read more »

Causes of Cardiac Enlargement

What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »

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Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »

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