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terconazole (Terazol, Zazole)

terconazole (Terazol, Zazole)

What is terconazole? What is terconazole used for? Terconazole is an anti-fungal cream and suppository used for treating vaginal yeast infections (Candida). It is related to several other anti-fungal drugs including fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), miconazole (Micatin, Monistat), and clotrimazole (Lotrimin). It prevents growth of yeast by preventing production of the membranes that […]

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Infertility

Infertility

What causes infertility in women? Women need functioning ovaries, fallopian tubes, and a uterus to get pregnant. Conditions affecting any one of these organs can contribute to female infertility. Some of these conditions are listed below and can be evaluated using a number of different tests. Disruption of ovarian function (presence or absence of ovulation […]

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clomiphene, Clomid

clomiphene, Clomid

What is clomiphene, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Clomiphene is an oral medication used for stimulating ovulation. It binds to estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovary, endometrium, vagina, and cervix. It causes production of hormones (gonadotropins) by the pituitary which stimulates ovulation. The FDA approved clomiphene in February 1967. What […]

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Picture of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Causes A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. These are the structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body. The kidneys are a pair of small organs that lie on either […]

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Vaccine cuts rate of HPV infection, precancerous lesions

Vaccine cuts rate of HPV infection, precancerous lesions

Researchers have attributed a substantial drop in human papillomavirus (HPV) infections to the HPV vaccine. Now, they are waiting to see if it will have the same impact on the rates of cervical cancer. Vaccines have slashed the number of HPV infections, new research suggests. Just over a decade ago, healthcare professionals introduced a new […]

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WIC Changes Improve Moms’ and Babies’ Health

WIC Changes Improve Moms’ and Babies’ Health

Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Major changes to a U.S. federal nutrition program for the poor have made both women and their babies healthier, a new study finds. Known as WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children has been around since the 1970s. Changes in 2009 […]

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ofloxacin, Floxin (Discontinued Brand)

ofloxacin, Floxin (Discontinued Brand)

What is ofloxacin? What are the uses for ofloxacin? Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics which includes levofloxacin (Levaquin), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), trovafloxacin (Trovan) and others. Ofloxacin stops the multiplication of bacteria by inhibiting the reproduction and […]

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Vaginal Pain (Vulvodynia)

Vaginal Pain (Vulvodynia)

Vaginal pain and vulvodynia definitions and facts Illustration of Vagina Vulvodynia (vaginal pain) refers to pain in the area of the vulva and vaginal opening for which no cause can be identified. Vulvodynia is not related to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The exact cause of vulvodynia is not known. Symptoms include a burning, throbbing, or […]