Symptoms Possible symptoms include vulvovaginal dryness, itching, inflammation, burning, feeling of pressure, discharge, light bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, and local infectious disease. The urinary tract may be involved, manifested, for example, by frequent and painful urination, cystitis, blood in the urine, and urinary incontinence. Causes A common cause of symptoms is vaginal atrophy in … Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment
Products Lesinurad was approved in the US in 2015, in the EU in 2016, and in many countries in 2017 in film-coated tablet form (Zurampic). A fixed-dose combination with allopurinol was released in the US in 2017 (Duzallo), in the EU in 2018, and in many countries in 2019. Structure and properties Lesinurad (C17H14BrN3O2S, Mr … Lesinurad
Products Antibiotics (singular: antibiotic) are commercially available in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules, as infusion preparations, suspensions and syrups for children, and as granules, among others. There are also some topical preparations, such as creams, ointments, eye drops, eye ointments, ear drops, nasal ointments and sore throat tablets. The first active ingredient from … Antibiotics: Antibacterial Drugs
Indications Inhibition of labor during pregnancy to prevent preterm delivery Active ingredients Minerals: Magnesium (e.g. magnesium diasporal). Calcium channel blockers: Nifedipine (Adalat, generic, off-label). Progestins: Progesterone (Utrogestan) Probiotics: Lactobacilli (vaginal suppositories to prevent infections). Oxytocin antagonists: Atosiban (Tractocile). Sympathomimetics: Hexoprenaline (Gynipral) Fenoterol (no indication in many countries). Salbutamol (Ventolin, no indication in many countries). Other … Labor Inhibitors
Products The so-called “morning-after pill” is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets and film-coated tablets. It is also available in pharmacies under medical treatment or after a structured consultation with dispensing documentation. An alternative is the copper IUD (“morning-after coil”). The name “pill” is not correct from a pharmaceutical point of … Morning-After Pill for Contraception
Symptoms Obesity manifests itself in an excessive amount of fatty tissue in the body. It represents a health, aesthetic, and psychosocial problem. Obesity is a risk factor for numerous diseases such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, cancer, hormonal disorders, fatty liver, and osteoarthritis. Causes Obesity is primarily a disease … Overweight: How To Lose Weight
Products Ulipristal acetate was approved in the EU in 2009 and in the United States in 2010 (ellaOne, film-coated tablets). In many countries, ulipristal acetate was registered in late 2012. Since February 1, 2016, the morning-after pill has been available in pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription after a consultation and dispensing documentation (see also under … Ulipristal Acetate
Products Apremilast is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Otezla). It was approved in the United States in 2014 and in many countries and the EU in 2015. Structure and properties Apremilast (C22H24N2O7S, Mr = 460.5 g/mol) is a dioxoisoindole acetamide derivative. Effects Apremilast (ATC L04AA32) has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects … Apremilast
Introduction The female cycle is designed to create all the necessary conditions for pregnancy in the first half and to enable fertilization through ovulation in order to maintain a pregnancy in the second half. The hormonal changes in the body not only lead to changes in the uterus and ovaries, but the rest of the … Ovulation and temperature
How safe is the temperature method to get pregnant? The safety of getting pregnant with the temperature method varies from woman to woman and depends on the physical and emotional conditions of the woman. If all the requirements for pregnancy are met, the exact application of the temperature method increases the chances of getting pregnant. … How safe is the temperature method to get pregnant? | Ovulation and temperature
What is the temperature rise during ovulation? The temperature rise at ovulation depends on the woman’s initial values as well as on her physical condition on the day of ovulation. As a rule, ovulation causes the temperature to rise by 0.2 to 0.5o Celsius. Since these are very low values, a very accurate temperature measurement … What is the temperature rise during ovulation? | Ovulation and temperature
Products Tamoxifen is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Nolvadex, generic). It was synthesized in 1962 and tested as a contraceptive (“morning-after pill”) but was not suitable for this purpose. It was first used as a breast cancer drug in the early 1970s. It has been approved in many countries since 1976. Structure … Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
