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The primary use of Ovcon is for preventing pregnancy. However, as this eMedTV article explains, there are also several "off-label" Ovcon uses, such as treating heavy menstrual bleeding, painful menstrual periods, and irregular menstrual periods.
Ovcon Warnings and Precautions
Ovcon can make some health problems worse, such as high blood pressure and depression. This eMedTV resource outlines other important Ovcon warnings and precautions to be aware of before using this pill, including who should not use this contraceptive.
| Overview of Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
This video explains what pelvic organ prolapse is and describes possible symptoms.
| Pelvic Adhesions |
This multimedia clip explains what pelvic adhesions are, possible causes, and treatment.
| Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
This interactive video segment explains pelvic organ prolapse, including possible symptoms.
| Pelvic Structures Introduction (Abdominal Hysterectomy) |
This video clip introduces female pelvic structures.
Phendimetrazine is a prescription weight loss medication. This eMedTV page describes how phendimetrazine works to suppress the appetite and offers general precautions when taking the drug. Phendametrazine is a common misspelling of phendimetrazine.
Phendimetrazine is a prescription medicine licensed to help people lose weight. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at phendimetrazine, including information about how it works, its side effects, and guidelines for taking it.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, phendimetrazine dosing guidelines for weight loss typically start at 105 mg once daily or 35 mg two or three times daily. This page also offers helpful guidelines for those taking the medication.
Phendimetrazine Tartrate for Weight Loss
Phendimetrazine tartrate is a prescription medicine used for weight loss. This eMedTV presentation includes information on its side effects, interactions, and warnings.
Phendimetrazine, a drug used to help people lose weight, works by suppressing the appetite. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of the drug and covers some general dosing guidelines. Phendimetrizine is a common misspelling of phendimetrazine.
| Placenta Accreta |
This interactive video discuses placenta accreta, including how often it occurs.
| Placenta Previa |
This media clip explains what placenta previa is and things that can cause it.
| Placental Abruption |
Placental abruption is a problem that may occur during pregnancy, as the media clip explains.
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Plan B, including information on how it works, when and how to take it, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Plan B is considered safe for use in most women who are breastfeeding. Plan B, as this eMedTV page explains, should not affect the quantity or quality of breast milk. This page also covers what to tell your doctor before using Plan B when nursing.
Plan B should not intentionally be used during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment further discusses Plan B and pregnancy, explaining why the pill is a pregnancy Category X medication. This page also covers why it won't disrupt an established pregnancy.
On this eMedTV Web page, we discuss the Plan B contraceptive pill. Information on the pill includes its possible side effects, warnings, interactions, dosing, and uses.
This eMedTV segment explains that there is only one standard Plan B dosage -- one pill taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex and the second pill taken 12 hours later. This page also offers tips on when and how to most effectively take the drug.
As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions may occur when Plan B is taken with certain seizure medications, antibiotics, and other drugs. This page describes how some of these Plan B drug interactions could increase the risk of pregnancy.
Although an overdose of Plan B is unlikely, taking too much of this pill may cause nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV article gives more details on what to expect from a Plan B overdose and describes the treatment methods that may be considered.
Some of the Plan B side effects may include headaches, fatigue, and nausea. This page of the eMedTV Web site describes other potential side effects of Plan B, including potentially serious ones that should be reported to a healthcare provider.
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that is used for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. This eMedTV page further discusses Plan B uses, including information on when to use it and details on how this "morning-after pill" works.
Plan B Warnings and Precautions
As this eMedTV resource explains, you should not take Plan B if you suspect that you may already be pregnant. This page provides several other Plan B warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before using this contraceptive.
This eMedTV Web page explains that Plan B is a contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. This page offers a brief description of Plan B, including tips on taking it. PlanB is a common misspelling of Plan B.
| Planning for a Cesarean Section |
This multimedia video discusses things to consider when planning for a cesarean section.
Portia is a generic version of Nordette, a birth control pill. This eMedTV article describes this form of contraceptive in more detail, including information on how it works, when and how to take the pill, and what you should know before using Portia.
On this eMedTV Web page, we discuss Portia birth control pills. Information includes its side effects, warnings, dosing, and drug interactions.
It is important that you take your Portia dose every day, at the same time each day. This section of the eMedTV Web site provides other Portia dosing information, including instructions on what to do if you miss any pills.
Potential side effects of Portia include bloating and headaches. This eMedTV page lists other possible Portia side effects, including serious side effects that should be reported to your doctor immediately (such as depression or migraines).
| Possible Changes to a Normal Labor and Delivery |
This interactive video explains possible changes that may occur during a normal labor and delivery.
| Possible Changes to Normal Labor and Delivery (VBAC) |
This video clip describes changes in normal labor and delivery that may cause the need for assisted delivery.
| Possible Complications and Outcomes -- Bunionectomy |
This video clip introduces possible major complications and outcomes.
| Possible Risks and Outcomes -- Diagnostic Laparoscopy |
This video introduces major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.
| Possible Signs of Labor |
This video clip discusses several signs of labor.
| Postpartum BTL |
This video clip describes how a BTL is performed postpartum, or after giving birth.
| Postpartum Depression |
This video summarizes common symptoms of postpartum depression.
| Precancerous or Cancerous Growths |
This video clip describes the effects of abnormal cell growth in the organs of the pelvis.
Precautions and Warnings With Apri
Taking Apri can increase your risk of developing heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. This eMedTV page describes other important precautions and warnings with Apri, including information on who should not use this form of contraception.
Precautions and Warnings With Benzphetamine
Using benzphetamine can make glaucoma worse or may increase your heart rate and blood pressure. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with benzphetamine to be aware of, including information on who should avoid the medicine.
Precautions and Warnings With Camila
It is normal to have late or early menstrual periods while taking Camila. This page on the eMedTV site contains a list of other precautions and warnings with Camila and offers important information on who should not use progestin-only pills.
Precautions and Warnings With Conjugated Estrogens Vaginal Cream
Women who use conjugated estrogens vaginal cream have an increased risk of breast cancer or dementia. This eMedTV page highlights other important precautions and warnings with conjugated estrogens vaginal cream, including who should avoid it.
Precautions and Warnings With Diethylpropion
Diethylpropion is not recommended for people with a heart murmur or heart valve problems. This eMedTV resource includes other precautions and warnings with diethylpropion and offers information on how to safely use the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Enpresse
Enpresse may increase blood sugar, particularly in women with diabetes. This eMedTV segment offers other precautions and warnings with Enpresse and includes a list of certain medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before using the pill.
Precautions and Warnings With Esterified Estrogens
Before using esterified estrogens, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, endometriosis, or CHF. This eMedTV segment contains more precautions and warnings with esterified estrogens, including a list of other conditions your doctor should know about.
Precautions and Warnings With Estradiol Vaginal Cream
Estradiol vaginal cream may increase the risk of breast cancer. This article from the eMedTV site includes a more detailed list of precautions and warnings with estradiol vaginal cream and also offers information on who should not use this product.
Precautions and Warnings With Estradiol Vaginal Tablets
Women who use estradiol vaginal tablets have an increased risk of developing strokes or gallbladder disease. This eMedTV page lists other important precautions and warnings with estradiol vaginal tablets, including who should not use this medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Estropipate
You should not use estropipate if you have ever had a blood clot or pulmonary embolism. This eMedTV page provides a list of other precautions and warnings with estropipate, including more information on who should not use this medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Junel
Junel can affect your cholesterol and increase your blood sugar. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers a list of other precautions and warnings with Junel, including information on why some women should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Leena
Leena can make certain conditions worse, such as depression, high blood pressure, and gallbladder disease. This eMedTV segment describes other important warnings and precautions with Leena to be aware of, including who should not use this pill.
Precautions and Warnings With Lessina
Tell your doctor if you have depression, high cholesterol, or liver disease before trying Lessina. This eMedTV article lists other precautions and warnings with Lessina and provides important information on who should not use this birth control pill.
Precautions and Warnings With Phendimetrazine
Phendimetrazine may be addictive and can impair people's ability to concentrate. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at other precautions and warnings with phendimetrazine and explains who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Portia
Before using Portia, be sure to let your doctor know if you smoke cigarettes. As this eMedTV article explains, there are many more precautions and warnings with Portia to be aware of, including potential complications that may occur with the pill.
Precautions and Warnings With Sibutramine
Sibutramine may cause seizures, gallstones, or increased bleeding. This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses other important precautions and warnings with sibutramine, and describes who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Sprintec
Hormonal contraceptives (including Sprintec) can increase your blood pressure. This eMedTV article provides a list of other precautions and warnings with Sprintec, including other possible side effects and information on who should not take Sprintec.
Precautions and Warnings With Spronyx
Before using Spronyx, let your doctor know if you smoke cigarettes or are breastfeeding. This eMedTV segment includes more precautions and warnings with Spronyx and offers information on who should not use this birth control method.
Precautions and Warnings With Thyroid USP
Since thyroid USP is made from pig thyroid glands, it may cause problems in people with a pork allergy. This eMedTV page lists more precautions and warnings with thyroid USP and offers information on who should not take this drug.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, premature ovarian failure (POF) refers to a cessation in the normal function of the ovaries of a woman under 40 years of age. This article discusses premature ovarian failure and explains how it affects pregnancy.
Premature Ovarian Failure Facts
Approximately 250,000 women under the age of 40 in the United States have premature ovarian failure (POF). This eMedTV segment contains other premature ovarian failure facts and lists symptoms associated with POF.
Premature Ovarian Failure Information
Premature Ovarian Failure Symptoms
Irregular or missed periods are the most common premature ovarian failure symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses these and other symptoms of premature ovarian failure, which may also include infertility and hot flashes.
This eMedTV resource offers tips on preparing for a myomectomy, such as arranging for someone to drive you home. Another important part of preparing for this procedure is knowing what will happen the day of and the days following your surgery.
| Preterm Labor |
This multimedia clip discusses the possibility of preterm labor occurring during your pregnancy.
Preventing BV, as this page of the eMedTV website explains, involves such measures as abstaining from sex or practicing safe sex techniques. Other methods of preventing BV include not douching and having regular pelvic exams.
Good hygiene is an important step in preventing vaginitis. As this eMedTV resource explains, other measures include: practicing safe sex, avoiding clothes that hold in heat and moisture, and eating yogurt with active cultures.
| Prolonged Pregnancy |
Prolonged pregnancy -- or a pregnancy that lasts longer than normal -- is discussed in this video clip.
Pyelonephritis is an infection that can develop if bacteria from the bladder get into the kidneys. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at pyelonephritis, including information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the infection.
| Reason for an Abdominal Hysterectomy -- Endometriosis |
This multimedia video clip explains what endometriosis is and why it occurs.
| Reasons for a Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) |
This video clip explains what a bilateral tubal ligation (BTL) is and what it can be used for.
| Reasons for a Diagnostic Laparoscopy |
This interactive video discusses some of the benefits of diagnostic laparoscopy.
| Reasons For an Abdominal Hysterectomy? |
This multimedia clip discusses the various reasons for having an abdominal hysterectomy.