Diseases and Conditions
- Aseptic NecrosisSource: MedicineNet
Aseptic necrosis (avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis) develops when blood supply diminishes to an area of bone and causes bone death. Whether it's aseptic necrosis of the hip, aseptic necrosis of the bone, or aseptic necrosis of the femoral head, we have expert medical information to help.
- Asthma MedicationsSource: MedicineNet
Learn about various asthma medications, including short-term control, rescue drugs like inhalers, OTC medications, and long-term controllers. Discover potential asthma medication side effects, plus, learn which asthma drugs are appropriate for toddlers, children, and pregnant women.
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Choosing Your Birth Control MethodMedications
- medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera)Source: MedicineNet
Explains the medication medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Cycrin, Depo-Provera, Deop-Sub Q Provera 104), a drug used used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding, contraception, and for treating endometrial or renal cancer.
- estradiol, Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Estrace, and OthersSource: MedicineNet
Deciphers the medication estradiol (Alora; Climara; Delestrogen; Depo-Estradiol; Divigel; Elestrin; Estrace; Estrasorb; Estrogel; Evamist; Femring; Menostar; Minivelle; Vivelle; Vivelle-Dot), a drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms associated with menopause, prevention of bone fractures associated with osteoporosis, and the treatment of breast cancer and some cases of prostate cancer.
- Conjugated Estrogens (Cenestin, Enjuvia, Estrace, and Others)Source: MedicineNet
Consumer information about the medication conjugated estrogens (Cenestin, Enjuvia, Estrace, and Others) side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug conjugated estrogens (Cenestin, Enjuvia, Estrace, and Others).
- methylprednisolone (Medrol)Source: MedicineNet
Methylprednisolone (Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a drug used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation. Article includes descriptions, uses, drug interactions, and side effects.
- Corticosteroids (Systemic, Oral, Injections, Types)Source: MedicineNet
Consumer information about oral and injectable corticosteroid. The information includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription oral and injectable corticosteroid.
- medroxyprogesterone - oral, ProveraSource: First DataBank, Inc.
Consumer information about the medication MEDROXYPROGESTERONE - ORAL (Provera), includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug MEDROXYPROGESTERONE - ORAL.
- medroxyprogesterone acetate (anticancer agent) - injection, Depo-ProveraSource: First DataBank, Inc.
Consumer information about the medication MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (ANTICANCER AGENT) - INJECTION (Depo-Provera), includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (ANTICANCER AGENT) - INJECTION.
- medroxyprogesterone acetate (contraceptive) - intramuscular, Depo-ProveraSource: First DataBank, Inc.
Consumer information about the medication MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (CONTRACEPTIVE) - INTRAMUSCULAR (Depo-Provera), includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (CONTRACEPTIVE) - INTRAMUSCULAR.
- estradiol cypionate - injection, Depo-EstradiolSource: First DataBank, Inc.
Consumer information about the medication ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE - INJECTION (Depo-Estradiol), includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE - INJECTION.
Health News
- Depo-Provera Linked to Higher HIV Risk, Researchers FindSource: HealthDay
The injectable birth control Depo-Provera is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection in women, according to a review of research in Africa.
- Depo-Provera Birth Control Might Raise Breast Cancer RiskSource: HealthDay
There appears to be a link between an injectable form of progestin-only birth control, best known as Depo-Provera, and an increased risk of breast cancer in young women, new research suggests.
- Condom Use Falls When Teen Girls Opt for IUDs vs. The PillSource: HealthDay
High school girls who use long-acting contraception -- such as IUDs or implants -- are less likely to focus on condom use than girls who are on the Pill, a new study finds.
- Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels LowerSource: HealthDay
Hormonal contraceptives appear to thwart pregnancy just as well in overweight and obese women as those of normal weight despite markedly lower pregnancy-prevention hormone levels among heavier females, a group of reproductive experts said.
- Birth Control May Help Ward Off Bacterial VaginosisSource: HealthDay
- Tubal Ligation Most Common Birth Control Method Used by U.S. WomenSource: HealthDay
Female sterilization (tubal ligation) is the most common method of birth control relied on by women in the United States, a new government report says.
- Study: Implantable Contraceptives WorkSource: WebMD Health News
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Health Features, Tips, and Recipes
- Sexual Infections with Depo Provera?Source: Government
- Women's Health: 5 Healthy Resolutions for WomenSource: WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Feature
Thirty-year-old Pierangeli has spent most of her adult life trying to do what thousands, if not millions, of women have resolved to do at the beginning of each year: Live a healthier life. This year, however, she is more optimistic about success as she's already started efforts at regular exercise and a well-balanced diet.
- Men: Why Aren't Men More Involved?Source: WebMD Feature Archive
There are several obvious reasons why a man might want to be more involved in reproductive health decision making. This article teaches men about their role in contraception options.
- Pregnancy: Unwanted PregnanciesSource: WebMD Feature Archive
Abortion rates are down. Why Americans aren't having less sex, but they are doing a better job of family planning.
- Birth Control Options as You AgeSource: WebMD Feature Archive
Which birth control to use depends on a woman's age and lifestyle.
Related Information
- HRT -- Where Do We Go From Here?Source: WebMD Live Events Transcript
After recent news about HRT, women and their doctors will be weighing the risks and benefits of hormone replacement more carefully. Ob-gyn Laura Corio, MD, author of The Change Before the Change, was our guest on Thursday, July 11, 2002.
- Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive: After Birth ControlSource: WebMD Live Events Transcript
What effects, if any, do the pill, Depo-Provera, or other birth control choices have on your fertility? Amos Grunebaum, MD, medical director of the WebMD Fertility Center, joined us on May 24, 2004, to talk about TTC after birth control, as well as the first baby steps to parenthood, from understanding your cycle to the ABCs of fertility charting.
- Pregnancy: Conceive With a Chronic ConditionSource: WebMD Live Events Transcript
Do you have diabetes, PCOS, hypertension, or another chronic condition? How could your illness and the medication you may take affect your attempt to conceive? Amos Grunebaum, MD, medical director of the WebMD Fertility Center, joined us on Sept. 29, 2004, as part of the Preserving Your Fertility Cyber Conference, to answer your questions.
- Women's Health 2003 -- Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, RNP. -- 01/08/03Source: WebMD Live Events Transcript
If your wish is to be healthier from head to toe, get off on the right foot by reading our members' women's health questions from WebMD Live. Our guest was WebMD's own GYN Issues message board expert, Jane Harrison-Hohner.
- Birth Control Choices-- Laura Corio, MDSource: WebMD Live Events Transcript
From barriers to shots, pills to implants, there is a wider selection of over-the-counter and prescription birth control choices than ever before. And more contraception methods are on the horizon. We sorted through the selections with ob-gyn Laura Corio, MD.
- Perimenopause: Signs of Change: Perimenopause -- Laura Corio, MD -- 02/20/03Source: WebMD Live Events Transcript
Irregular periods, breast tenderness, worsening PMS, and diminished libido can all be signs that you're experiencing perimenopause. If any or all of these symptoms are a part of your life, review our discussion with ob-gyn Laura Corio, MD, author of The Change Before the Change.
- Sexual Health for Women -- Mary Jane Minkin, MD -- 05/15/03Source: WebMD Live Events Transcript
Sexual health concerns about contraception, menstruation, STDs, and other gynecological issues can affect women from their first periods right through menopause. Ob-gyn Mary Jane Minkin, MD, has covered it all in her book, the Yale Guide to Reproductive Health. She joined us to answer our members' questions on WebMD Live.
- Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive: When to Get HelpSource: WebMD Live Events Transcript
Trying to get pregnant with no success? You may be thinking about seeing a doctor. When is the right time? And who is best equipped to help you conceive quickly? We discussed OB's, RE's, and helping the birds and bees get moving with Amos Grunebaum, MD, medical director of the WebMD Fertility Center, on April 19, 2004.
- Birth Control: Contraception: What's New?Source: WebMD Live Events Transcript
There are a wide variety of contraception choices out there, and more are on the horizon. What method is best for you, and what are the advantages and risks of each form of birth control? Mary Jane Minkin, MD, co-author of The Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Health, joined us on May 19 to sort through the options.