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Douching is common among women, but research shows that it can lead to a chemical imbalance in the vagina. This eMedTV segment explains how douching makes women more prone to vaginal infections and offers tips on cleaning the vagina.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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This video clip describes ectopic pregnancy -- what it is and how it is managed.
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This multimedia video clip explains what endometriosis is and why it occurs.
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 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.
This eMedTV Web segment looks at Enpresse birth control pills. Information includes its side effects, uses, dosing, warnings, and possible drug interactions.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 is a prescription medicine used to replace estrogen that the ovaries no longer produce. This eMedTV article explains what estropipate is used for, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
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.
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.
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| Explanation of the Female Reproductive System |
This multimedia clip describes the female reproductive system.
The female anatomy is uniquely designed to provide nourishment for the fetus in the womb. This page on the eMedTV website provides an overview of the various parts of the female reproductive anatomy and how they relate to childbirth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Femcon Fe birth control pills. Information includes side effects, warnings, uses, and possible drug interactions.
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.
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.
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.
Nausea, headaches, and bladder infections are among the common side effects of Femcon Fe. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other Femcon Fe side effects in more detail, including which side effects may require immediate medical attention.
Femcon Fe is used for preventing pregnancy in women of reproductive age. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that there are also several off-label Femcon Fe uses, such as treating heavy menstrual bleeding and painful menstrual periods.
Femcon Fe Warnings and Precautions
Femcon Fe can make depression worse and may increase your risk of blood clots. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at other important Femcon Fe warnings and precautions, including information on who should not use this contraceptive.
| Final Thoughts -- Bunionectomy Risks |
This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
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This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
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Aviane and Lutera are generic versions of Alesse. This eMedTV article gives an overview of generic Alesse, explaining why the generic forms of the drug have brand names and how the FDA determines that generics are equivalent to brand-name drugs.
Most brand-name birth control pills are also available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV library explains how generic birth control pills are named and explains whether they are equivalent to their brand-name counterparts.
Right now, generic Botox is not available and, as this eMedTV Web page explains, may never be available if the laws surrounding biopharmaceuticals are not changed. This page also explains what biologic drugs are and the laws that pertain to them.
This eMedTV page explains that there are currently generic versions of Brevicon available. This page describes how these generic Brevicon products are equivalent to the brand-name drug and also covers how Modicon and Brevicon are interchangeable.
Sold under the names Cesia and Velivet, generic Cyclessa is currently available on the market. This eMedTV Web page discusses generic Cyclessa in more detail, with an explanation of whether the generic versions are as effective as Cyclessa.
Apri, Reclipsen, and Solia are the generic versions of Desogen. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that the FDA has assigned an "AB" rating to these generic Desogen products, meaning they are as good as the brand-name medication.
At this time, Femcon Fe is not available in generic form. This portion of the eMedTV library explains that patents currently prevent any generic Femcon Fe from being manufactured in the United States until April 2019, when the first patent expires.
This eMedTV page explains that although there is no generic Kelnor, there is another birth control pill that is equivalent to Kelnor, called Zovia. This page explains how Kelnor and Zovia are both generic forms of Demulen (which is no longer made).
As this portion of the eMedTV archives discusses, the FDA has determined that just one of the available generic levothyroxine products is equivalent to Levothroid. This article also lists the strengths of generic Levothroid that are available.
There are two generic Lo/Ovral products available that are sold under the names Cryselle and Low-Ogestrel. This eMedTV segment describes generic Lo/Ovral in more detail and explains whether these products are equivalent to brand-name Lo/Ovral.
At this time, Loestrin 24 Fe is not available as a generic. This segment from the eMedTV Web site explains why there are currently no generic Loestrin 24 Fe products on the market and discusses when a generic version may be available.
Junel Fe and Microgestin Fe are the generic versions of Loestrin Fe. This portion of the eMedTV Web site explains that the FDA has assigned an "AB" rating to these generic Loestrin Fe products, meaning they are as good as the brand-name medication.
A patent currently prevents any company from manufacturing a generic version of Lybrel. This portion of the eMedTV library explains that as soon as the patent expires in September 2018, other drug companies may begin producing generic Lybrel products.
This eMedTV article explains that generic Mircette is sold under the name Kariva. This page describes generic Mircette in more detail and explains how the FDA has determined that this generic product is as good as the brand-name medication.
A patent currently prevents any company from manufacturing a generic version of Mirena. This eMedTV Web article explains that as soon as the patent expires in December 2015, other drug companies may begin producing generic Mirena products.
There is currently no generic version of NuvaRing licensed for sale. As this article from the eMedTV library explains, the earliest possible date that generic NuvaRing could be available is April 2018 (when the first patent for the product expires).
Ogen Vaginal Cream (estropipate vaginal cream) is not available in generic form. This part of the eMedTV Web site explores possible reasons why drug companies have not chosen to manufacture a generic version of the prescription cream.
Ortho Evra is currently under a patent that prevents companies from making any generic forms of the drug. As this eMedTV page explains, as soon as the patent expires in June 2015, other drug companies can begin producing generic Ortho Evra products.
There are currently two generic Ortho Micronor products available, sold by the names Errin and Jolivette. This eMedTV segment further describes these generic forms of Ortho Micronor and explains whether they are equivalent to the brand-name version.
Generic Ortho Tri-Cyclen is sold under the names TriNessa, Tri-Sprintec, and Tri-Previfem. This page from the eMedTV library describes these various generic products in more detail and explains whether they are equivalent to Ortho Tri-Cyclen.
This eMedTV page explains that generic Ovcon 35 (but not Ovcon 50) is sold under the name Balziva. This page covers generic Ovcon 35 in more detail and explains how the FDA has determined that this generic product is as good as the brand-name drug.
There are currently no generic Yasmin products available on the market. As this eMedTV page explains, patents prevent the production of any generic versions until at least October 2013. This page also discusses insurance coverage for Yasmin.