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Featured Tests and Procedures
Myomectomy, a procedure used to remove fibroids, can help reduce pelvic pain and increase fertility. This page of the eMedTV library describes this major surgery in detail, including risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Featured Conditions and Diseases
BV is a condition that results when there are too much harmful bacteria in the vagina. This segment of the eMedTV website provides an overview of BV, including what causes it, its symptoms, and treatment methods.
Candida infections occur when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when the hormonal balance changes. This eMedTV article offers information on Candida and lists common symptoms and treatment options that are available.
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.
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.
A urinary tract infection may occur in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. This eMedTV article examines the causes and symptoms of a urinary tract infection and discusses how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) is caused by things that irritate or infect the vagina and/or vulva. This eMedTV segment further describes vaginitis, including its various causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
A yeast infection is caused by an imbalance of a fungus called Candida albicans in the vagina. This eMedTV segment offers a more detailed description of this condition, including information on risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
Featured Medications
5-hydroxytryptophan is a supplement that may help with conditions such as depression and weight loss. This eMedTV article provides more information on 5-hydroxytryptophan, including possible side effects and general safety precautions.
Alesse is a type of prescription birth control pill. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at the drug, including information on possible side effects, dosing guidelines, how it works to prevent pregnancy, and more.
As an oral contraceptive, Apri works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This page of the eMedTV site discusses Apri in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and some general precautions.
A healthcare provider may prescribe benzphetamine to help people lose weight. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug works, offers precautions to be aware of when taking the medication, lists possible side effects, and more.
Birth control pills are prescription tablets that are taken to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page describes various types of birth control pills, explains how they work, and lists common side effects that have been reported with the pill.
Botox is commonly used to treat frown lines and wrinkles, but it can also be used to treat other conditions. This eMedTV segment explains in detail what Botox is, how it is used, the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Brevicon is a prescription oral contraceptive that is used by women to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of Brevicon, including detailed information on how it works, dosing tips, possible side effects, and more.
Camila is a prescription birth control pill that contains only the progestin hormone. This eMedTV page describes how Camila works, lists possible side effects that may occur, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.
Conjugated estrogens is a blend of estrogens that is found in several medicines for menopause treatment. This eMedTV page offers an overview of conjugated estrogens, including information on the various products, potential side effects, and more.
Conjugated Estrogens Vaginal Cream
Conjugated estrogens vaginal cream is licensed to treat vaginal symptoms associated with menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medicine, including information on how the cream works, potential side effects, and tips for using it.
Cyclessa is a prescription birth control pill. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at the drug, including detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, warnings, possible side effects, and more.
Desogen is a type of birth control pill that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV Web page discusses how Desogen works, describes when and how to use this pill, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.
Diethylpropion is a prescription weight loss medicine used for treating obesity. This eMedTV page explains what you should know before taking diethylpropion and offers more details on the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Hoodia gordonii is a non-prescription herbal supplement that is used for weight loss. This eMedTV segment describes hoodia in more detail, discusses its safety and effectiveness, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
HRT (hormone replacement therapy) uses estrogen, or estrogen with progestin, to treat menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at the benefits and risks of taking HRT, and answers common questions about the treatment.
Hydroxycitric acid is a substance often found in diet pills and weight loss supplements. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed overview on the product, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Junel is a type of oral contraceptive. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of the birth control pill, including information on its uses, side effects, and dosing guidelines, as well as what you should tell your doctor before taking it.
Kelnor is a "combined" oral contraceptive, as it contains an estrogen and a progestin. This eMedTV page explains how Kelnor works to prevent pregnancy and provides a more in-depth look at potential side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.
Leena is a birth control pill that contains an estrogen and a progestin, and works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page provides an overview on Leena, including information on its possible side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.
Lessina is a combined oral contraceptive, one of the most common types of birth control pill. This eMedTV page describes how Lessina prevents pregnancy, explains how to use this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Levothroid is a prescription medication that is used for treating hypothyroidism and other thyroid problems. This eMedTV page further explores Levothroid, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips for taking the drug.
Lo/Ovral is a common type of oral contraceptive that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV Web page describes Lo/Ovral in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for this form of birth control.
Loestrin 24 Fe is a newer form of prescription oral contraceptive. This eMedTV Web page describes Loestrin 24 Fe in more detail, explains how and when to take the pill, and lists common side effects associated with this type of birth control pill.
Loestrin Fe, a prescription birth control pill, works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed description on how Loestrin Fe works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.
Lybrel is an oral contraceptive that allows women to not have any menstrual periods at all. This eMedTV article provides an overview on Lybrel, including information on how the contraceptive works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Mircette is a prescription birth control pill. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Mircette, including information on how the contraceptive works to prevent pregnancy, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the pill.
Mirena is an intrauterine device that is used to prevent pregnancy for up to five years. This eMedTV Web article provides a complete overview of Mirena, including detailed information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
Necon is a birth control pill that is available by prescription. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of the drug, including information on the different types of Necon, how it works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.
Nortrel is a combined oral contraceptive that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of Nortrel, including information on the different types of Nortrel, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
NuvaRing is a hormonal birth control method that comes in the form of a flexible vaginal ring. This eMedTV page discusses how NuvaRing works, describes how to insert the ring, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.
Ogen Vaginal Cream is an estrogen medication often prescribed to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes the drug's effects, explains how it works, and offers information on how and when to apply the cream.
Available in the form of a patch, Ortho Evra is a prescription drug that is used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV page provides a detailed description on how Ortho Evra works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.
Ortho Micronor is a progestin-only oral contraceptive that is available by prescription. This eMedTV segment describes how Ortho Micronor works, explains how and when to take this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a combined oral contraceptive that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV page explains how this form of birth control works, offers Ortho Tri-Cyclen dosing information, and lists side effects that may occur with the pill.
Ovcon is a prescription birth control pill that mainly works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV resource offers a complete overview of this pill, including information on the different types of Ovcon, potential side effects, and tips on taking it.
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.
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.
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.
Seasonale is an oral contraceptive that allows women to only have a period once every three months. This eMedTV page describes how Seasonale works, explains what you should know before taking the contraceptive, and lists possible side effects.
Seasonique is an oral contraceptive that allows women to only have four menstrual periods a year. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Seasonique, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and when and how to take it.
Sibutramine is often prescribed as an aid to weight loss and weight maintenance. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview on sibutramine, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Sprintec is an oral contraceptive that can be obtained with a prescription. This eMedTV Web page describes how this form of birth control works, offers dosing information for the product, and explains what you should know before taking Sprintec.
Spronyx is a drug that contains a lower dose of hormones than traditional birth control pills. This eMedTV page describes Spronyx in more detail, explains how to use it, and lists side effects that may occur with this form of contraception.
Thyroid USP is a prescription medicine often used for treating an underactive thyroid. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug works, lists possible side effects that may occur, and links to more information about various thyroid USP products.
Yasmin is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses Yasmin in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose.
Yaz is an oral contraceptive that can also help treat acne and PMDD. This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses how Yaz works, describes when and how to take it, and explains what you should know before using this form of oral contraception.
Featured Anatomy
Aspects of breast anatomy include the fact that the breasts are made up of lobes and ducts. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of breast anatomy, including information about the lymphatic system and its role within the body.
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.
Featured Germs
An overgrowth of Candida albicans, a type of fungus that is found in the vagina, can cause yeast infections. This eMedTV segment provides detailed information on Candida albicans, including ways to diagnose and treat the infection.
Featured Other
Many U.S. women choose to douche, but research shows that women who do so are more prone to infections. This eMedTV article explains how a douche works and discusses why doctors do not recommend this cleansing method.
Healthy women have regular screening tests, take any needed medications, and live a healthy lifestyle. This eMedTV article provides a variety of tips for healthy women to use to stay healthy for life, including a checklist to take to the doctor.
Labor and delivery is generally an exhausting experience, but it helps to be prepared. This eMedTV resource describes in detail the labor and delivery process, including what to expect and how your doctors may assist you in the process.
