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Douching

Douching is common among women, but research shows that it can lead to a chemical imbalance in the vagina. This eMedTV segment explains how this practice makes women more prone to vaginal infections and offers tips on cleaning the vagina.

Dousch

As this eMedTV resource explains, a douche is a method of cleaning out the vagina by squirting water or other solutions into it. This page also provides information about the reasons why some women douche. Dousch is a common misspelling of douche.

Doush

Due to the vagina's sensitive chemical balance, it is better to let it clean itself than to douche. This eMedTV article discusses how common the practice is and reasons why some women may do it. Doush is a common misspelling of douche.

Doushe

This page from the eMedTV Web library explains why many healthcare providers do not recommend for women to douche. This page also explains how douching can cause bacterial infections and fertility problems. Doushe is a common misspelling of douche.

Doushing

Douching is a process of cleaning or rinsing out the vagina. This eMedTV page offers an overview of douching, including information on what is involved in this process and why many doctors do not recommend it. Doushing is a common misspelling of douching.

Drug Interactions With 5-Hydroxytryptophan

5-hydroxytryptophan may interact with certain medications, such as antidepressants and MAOIs. This eMedTV Web page lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with 5-hydroxytryptophan and describes the complications that may occur.

Drug Interactions With Apri

If you take certain medications with Apri, drug interactions may occur. This article from the eMedTV Web site outlines the medications that may cause drug interactions with Apri, such as barbiturates, antibiotics, and many seizure medicines.

Drug Interactions With Benzphetamine

Some drugs that may interact with benzphetamine include insulin, tricyclic antidepressants, and MAOIs. This eMedTV resource discusses drug interactions with benzphetamine and the possible negative health effects of such interactions.

Drug Interactions With Camila

Certain medicines can cause drug interactions with Camila, including modafinil, aprepitant, and antibiotics. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may cause an interaction and explains what can happen if these medicines are taken with Camila.

Drug Interactions With Conjugated Estrogens Vaginal Cream

This eMedTV article lists the medications that may cause drug interactions with conjugated estrogens vaginal cream, such as antibiotics or barbiturates. This page also takes an in-depth look at the complications these drug interactions may cause.

Drug Interactions With Diethylpropion

Diabetes drugs, MAOIs, and other weight loss medications may cause drug interactions with diethylpropion. This eMedTV segment describes the effects that may result from these interactions and lists other medicines that may cause interactions.

Drug Interactions With Enpresse

Barbiturates, cyclosporine, and modafinil are medicines that may interact with Enpresse. As this eMedTV page explains, some drug interactions with Enpresse can increase your risk of side effects, while others can increase your chance of pregnancy.

Drug Interactions With Esterified Estrogens

Barbiturates, grapefruit juice, and cyclosporine may cause drug interactions with esterified estrogens. This eMedTV article lists other products that may interact with esterified estrogens. Drug interactions may increase the risk for side effects.

Drug Interactions With Estradiol Cypionate

Antibiotics, cyclosporine, and barbiturates are among the drugs that may interact with estradiol cypionate. This eMedTV resource outlines other medications that may cause estradiol cypionate drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.

Drug Interactions With Estradiol Vaginal Cream

Grapefruit juice, St. John's wort, or barbiturates may cause drug interactions with estradiol vaginal cream. This eMedTV page explains what may happen when these products (and other medications) are combined with estradiol vaginal cream.

Drug Interactions With Estradiol Vaginal Tablets

This part of the eMedTV library provides a list of medications that may cause drug interactions with estradiol vaginal tablets, such as antibiotics or seizure medicines. This page also describes the complications these drug interactions may cause.

Drug Interactions With Estradiol Valerate

Some antibiotics, antifungals, and barbiturates may cause drug interactions with estradiol valerate. This eMedTV page describes the potential effects of these estradiol valerate interactions and lists other drugs that may interact with the medication.

Drug Interactions With Estropipate

Grapefruit juice, cyclosporine, and barbiturates may cause drug interactions with estropipate. This eMedTV resource describes the potential effects of these estropipate interactions and lists other products that may interact with the estrogen drug.

Drug Interactions With Hydroxycitric Acid

There are no known drug interactions with hydroxycitric acid at this time. However, as this eMedTV page explains, that doesn't mean that none exist. Possible interactions are discussed, as is the importance of discussing the issue with your doctor.

Drug Interactions With Junel

Taking Topamax, protease inhibitors, or Provigil with Junel could lead to drug interactions. This page on the eMedTV site talks about other possible drug interactions with Junel, explaining some of the results that can occur from these interactions.

Drug Interactions With Leena

As this eMedTV Web article explains, certain medicines (such as antibiotics and barbiturates) can cause negative drug interactions with Leena. This page lists other medicines that may interact with Leena and describes the problems that may occur.

Drug Interactions With Lessina

Medicines that may cause drug interactions with Lessina include aprepitant, modafinil, and antibiotics. As this eMedTV Web page explains, Lessina drug interactions could increase the risk of unintentional pregnancy or other side effects.

Drug Interactions With Liothyronine

Theophylline, warfarin, and estrogen could cause negative drug interactions with liothyronine. As this eMedTV segment explains, such interactions may affect the drug levels in your blood and increase your risk for dangerous side effects.

Drug Interactions With Milnacipran

Aspirin, digoxin, and tricyclic antidepressants may cause drug interactions with milnacipran. This eMedTV article describes the potential effects of these interactions and includes a list of other medicines that may interact with milnacipran.

Drug Interactions With Ocella

NSAIDs, cyclosporine, and protease inhibitors may cause drug interactions with Ocella. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may interact with Ocella and describes the potentially serious effects that may occur as a result.

Drug Interactions With Phendimetrazine

As this eMedTV resource explains, drug interactions with phendimetrazine may occur when it is taken with MAOIs, diabetes medications, or other drugs. This page also describes how these interactions can cause problems, such as dangerous side effects.

Drug Interactions With Portia

Selegiline, aprepitant, and Neoral are some of the drugs that may cause drug interactions with Portia. As this eMedTV resource explains, Portia drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects or unintentional pregnancy.

Drug Interactions With Progesterone Capsules

Barbiturates, modafinil, and antifungal medicines can lead to drug interactions with progesterone capsules. This eMedTV Web page offers a list of other medications that can cause drug interactions and explains the problems that can occur as a result.

Drug Interactions With Sibutramine

This page on the eMedTV Web site covers the potentially negative consequences of combining sibutramine with certain medicines. This page lists the medicines that can cause drug interactions with sibutramine and also describes how they may be avoided.

Drug Interactions With Sprintec

Certain drug interactions with Sprintec could increase your risk of pregnancy. This section of the eMedTV archives describes other possible effects of a Sprintec drug interaction and lists some of the medicines that may cause a negative interaction.

Drug Interactions With Spronyx

Theophylline, St. John's wort, and antibiotics are some of the drugs that may interact with Spronyx. As this eMedTV resource explains, drug interactions with Spronyx can increase your risk of unintentional pregnancy and other side effects.

Drug Interactions With Thyroid USP

Theophylline, colestipol, and antacids could cause negative drug interactions with thyroid USP. This eMedTV resource lists other medications that may interact with thyroid USP and explains what may happen if a drug interaction occurs.

Dushe

Douche is a method of cleaning out the vagina. However, as this eMedTV page explains, many doctors do not recommend douching, as it can cause serious problems (such as bacterial infections and PID). Dushe is a common misspelling of douche.

Dyflucan

Diflucan is a medication used to treat and prevent certain types of fungal infections. This eMedTV page covers these uses in more detail and explains how this drug works to inhibit fungal growth. Dyflucan is a common misspelling of Diflucan.

Dysport

Dysport is an injectable drug that can help improve the appearance of facial lines. As this eMedTV segment explains, it can also treat muscle spasms of the head and neck. This article offers an in-depth overview of this medicine and how it works.

Dysport and Breastfeeding

It is unclear if Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) passes through breast milk. This selection from the eMedTV archives covers breastfeeding and Dysport, including an explanation of why it's important to talk to your healthcare provider.

Dysport and Pregnancy

In animal studies, Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) increased the risk of miscarriages and stillbirths. This eMedTV article offers more information on pregnancy and Dysport, including why the FDA considers this product a pregnancy Category C medication.

Dysport Dosage

When treating head and neck spasms, the recommended dose of Dysport is 500 units. This eMedTV selection discusses the dosing guidelines for this injectable medicine in detail, including the factors that may affect your particular dosage.

Dysport Drug Interactions

As this selection from the eMedTV Web site explains, drug interactions may occur if you take Dysport with Benadryl, Botox, Nuromax, or other medications. This article discusses the effects of these interactions and explains how to reduce your risk.

Dysport Injection Information

Dysport helps treat "frown lines" and certain types of neck pain. This eMedTV page provides more information on Dysport, explaining what to tell your healthcare provider before receiving the injection and providing details on possible side effects.

Dysport Overdose

Taking too much Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) could lead to double vision, paralysis, and other problems. This eMedTV page talks about what you can expect with a Dysport overdose, including the treatment options your healthcare provider may use.

Dysport Side Effects

Voice changes, dry mouth, and headache are some of the commonly reported Dysport side effects. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a look at possible adverse reactions this drug, including a list of side effects that require prompt medical attention.

Dysport Uses

As this eMedTV article explains, the primary Dysport uses include treating certain head and neck spasms and reducing the appearance of "frown lines." This page takes a closer look at the uses of the drug, including information on off-label indications.

Dysport Vs. Botox

As this eMedTV article explains, many people believe that Dysport and Botox are interchangeable. However, this is not the case. This resource offers a comparison of Botox vs. Dysport and provides a link to more detailed information on both drugs.

Dysport Warnings and Precautions

If you are using Dysport and your eyes seem to be dry, tell your healthcare provider right away. This eMedTV segment provides several important precautions and warnings with Dysport to be aware of, including details on who should avoid the drug.

Ectopic Pregnancy

This video clip describes ectopic pregnancy -- what it is and how it is managed.

Effects of Plan B

As this eMedTV page explains, Plan B can help prevent pregnancy in women who have had unprotected sex. This article takes a closer look at Plan B's effects, including detail on how it works to prevent pregnancy and possible side effects of the drug.

Effects of Seasonique

Seasonique is a birth control pill that primarily works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV resource explores the other effects of Seasonique and explains how effective this contraceptive is for preventing pregnancy.

Effects of Yasmin

Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive that works to prevent pregnancy in several ways. This eMedTV Web page describes the specific effects of Yasmin, explains how the drug works, and explores the effectiveness of this method of birth control.

Endometriosis

This multimedia video clip explains what endometriosis is and why it occurs.

Enpress

Enpresse is a triphasic birth control pill that is available by prescription. This eMedTV resource explains how Enpresse works and lists possible side effects that may occur with this form of birth control. Enpress is a common misspelling of Enpresse.

Enpresse

Enpresse is a prescription triphasic birth control pill. This eMedTV page describes this form of contraceptive in more detail, explains when and how to take the pill, and lists precautions and warnings you should be aware of before starting Enpresse.

Enpresse Birth Control Pills

This eMedTV Web segment looks at Enpresse birth control pills. Information includes its side effects, uses, dosing, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Enpresse Dosing

You can start Enpresse either on the first day of your period or the first Sunday after your period starts. This eMedTV article provides other basic Enpresse dosing guidelines and offers information on what you should do if you miss any pills.

Enpresse Side Effects

Migraines, depression, and hypertension are serious Enpresse side effects that require medical attention. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, most side effects of Enpresse are not dangerous and do not require medical attention in most cases.

Esterified Estrogens

Esterified estrogens is a prescription drug used for treating menopause symptoms and other conditions. This eMedTV segment lists other esterified estrogens uses, explains how this drug works, and offers general dosing information for the product.

Esterified Estrogens Dosage

The recommended esterified estrogens dosage for treating breast cancer symptoms is 10 mg three times daily. This eMedTV page also offers esterified estrogens dosing guidelines for the treatment of menopause symptoms and hormone deficiency.

Esterified Estrogens Information

This eMedTV Web presentation disucsses esterified estrogens for hormone replacement therapy. Information includes possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, dosing, and uses.

Estradiol Cypionate

Estradiol cypionate is a hormone medication used to treat menopausal symptoms and hormone deficiencies. This eMedTV page offers an overview of estradiol cypionate, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.

Estradiol Cypionate Dosage

This eMedTV resource explains that your estradiol cypionate dosage will be based on several factors, such as other medical conditions you have and how you respond to the drug. This page also explains when and how to best take the medication.

Estradiol Cypionate for Menopause

On this eMedTV Web page, the HRT medicine estradiol cypionate is discussed. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, uses, and drug interactions.

Estradiol Vaginal Cream

Estradiol vaginal cream is a prescription medicine approved for treating vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV article further explains what estradiol vaginal cream is used for, explains how to use it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Estradiol Vaginal Cream Dosage

The standard estradiol vaginal cream dosage is 2 to 4 grams of cream once daily for one to two weeks. This eMedTV article contains other important estradiol vaginal cream dosing information and explains how to use the medicated cream.

Estradiol Vaginal Tablets

Estradiol vaginal tablets are approved to treat vaginal symptoms often associated with menopause. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the medicine, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing tips.

Estradiol Vaginal Tablets Dosage

This eMedTV article explains that there is only one standard recommended estradiol vaginal tablets dosage. This page covers general dosing guidelines for this medication and lists some tips for when and how to take estradiol vaginal tablets.

Estradiol Valerate

Estradiol valerate is an estrogen drug used to treat menopausal symptoms and hormone deficiencies. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medication, including information on its other uses, possible side effects, and dosing tips.

Estradiol Valerate Dosage

Depending on the condition being treated and other factors, estradiol valerate dosing guidelines will vary. This eMedTV page offers estradiol valerate dosage recommendations for treating menopause symptoms, hormone deficiencies, and prostate cancer.

Estradiol Valerate Information

This eMedTV Web segment discusses the HRT medicine estradiol valerate. Information includes its warnings, side effects, drug interactions, uses, and dosing.

Estrogen Vaginal Cream Info

There are several conjugated estrogens available as vaginal cream. This eMedTV Web page discusses the medicine, including possible side effects, warnings, dosing, uses, and drug interactions.

Estropipate

Estropipate is commonly used to replace the estrogen that the ovaries no longer produce. This eMedTV article explains what the medication is used for, offers general dosing information, lists potential side effects that may occur, and more.

Estropipate Dosage

Depending on the condition being treated, estropipate dosing guidelines will vary from woman to woman. This eMedTV segment offers estropipate dosage recommendations for treating menopause symptoms, osteoporosis prevention, and estrogen replacement.

Estropipate Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the HRT medicine estropipate is discussed. Information includes its drug interactions, warnings, dosing, side effects, and uses.

Explanation of the Female Reproductive System

This multimedia clip describes the female reproductive system as it pertains to an abdominal hysterectomy.

Explanation of the Female Reproductive System

This multimedia clip describes the female reproductive system.

Female Anatomy

The anatomy of a woman's reproductive system is designed to provide nourishment for the fetus in the womb. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of the various parts of the female anatomy and how they relate to childbirth.

Femcon Fe

Femcon Fe is an oral contraceptive that comes in the form of a chewable tablet. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of Femcon Fe, including information on how it works, dosing tips on when and how to take it, and some general precautions.

Femcon Fe and Breastfeeding

Women are typically advised to avoid combined contraceptives, such as Femcon Fe, when breastfeeding. This eMedTV page further explores Femcon Fe and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if you use the contraceptive while nursing.

Femcon Fe and Pregnancy

You should not intentionally use Femcon Fe during pregnancy. Femcon Fe, as this eMedTV page explains, is a pregnancy Category X medicine, which means that it may cause serious problems if taken during pregnancy, such as miscarriage and birth defects.

Femcon Fe and Weight Gain

As this eMedTV page discusses, recent research has indicated that birth control pills (including Femcon Fe) probably do not cause weight gain in most women. This page explains what to do if you are taking Femcon Fe and weight gain becomes a problem.

Femcon Fe Birth Control Pills

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Femcon Fe birth control pills. Information includes side effects, warnings, uses, and possible drug interactions.

Femcon Fe Dosage

There is only one standard Femcon Fe dosage. This portion of the eMedTV archives offers suggestions on when and how to take Femcon Fe and provides detailed information on what to do if you miss any doses of the contraceptive.

Femcon Fe Drug Interactions

Antibiotics and some seizure medicines are among the drugs that may interact negatively with Femcon Fe. This eMedTV page lists other medications that may cause Femcon Fe drug interactions and describes the problems that these interactions can cause.

Femcon Fe Overdose

You should seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have overdosed on Femcon Fe. This eMedTV Web article describes the possible symptoms of a Femcon Fe overdose and discusses various treatment options that are available.