Definition The dispensing of licensed medicines is strictly regulated by law in many countries. Drugs may be available by prescription (prescription-only), nonprescription, and over-the-counter. Typical dispensing points are pharmacies, drugstores and doctors’ offices, provided that self-dispensing is permitted by the canton. Category E drugs may also be sold in the retail trade, for example in … Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products
A progestin is a so-called corpus luteum hormone. Along with estrogens, progestins belong to the female sex hormones, they are so-called steroid hormones. What is progestin? Progestins are so-called steroids, the basic structure of which is pregnane. Progesterone, pregnanediol and pregnenolone are the most important representatives of progestins. The natural progestin is a corpus luteum … Progestin: Function & Diseases
Single administration Many medications are administered daily over a long period of time, such as agents for high blood pressure or lipid-lowering agents such as statins for disorders of lipid metabolism. However, various drugs also exist for which a single dose, i.e., a single administration, is sufficient. If necessary, it can be repeated after a … Single Dose
Introduction The active ingredients or hormones of the contraceptive pill are absorbed by the cells in the stomach and intestines and then transferred into the bloodstream. The gastrointestinal tract thus plays an essential role in the process of hormone uptake and transmission of the contraceptive pill. In cases of gastrointestinal disorders or other causes of … Diarrhea after taking the pill
When will the pill start protecting me again if I have had diarrhoea? The protection provided by the pill depends on the preparation used as well as the duration of diarrhoea. The contraceptive pill usually takes about 6 hours to be absorbed by the body and to develop its effect. If diarrhoea occurs in this … When will the pill start protecting me again if I have had diarrhoea? | Diarrhea after taking the pill
Definition and properties A condom is a covering of latex or other material that is slipped over a man’s erect penis as a contraceptive and as protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms are designed for different needs, uses, and anatomies. They differ in the following characteristics, among others: Size: length, width Materials: usually made of … Condoms
Introduction Depression is a mental illness characterized by the three main symptoms of “depressed mood”, loss of interest and lack of drive. It can be caused both from within the body itself, as well as by external factors such as taking medication. Depending on the severity of the change in mood and character, a distinction … Depression on the pill? Is there anything to that?
Which accompanying symptoms are typical? Depression is characterized by the three symptoms “depressed mood”, loss of interest and lack of drive. However, it is not necessary for all three symptoms to be present at the same time for a depression to be diagnosed. It is sufficient if there are two main symptoms with further secondary … Which accompanying symptoms are typical? | Depression on the pill? Is there anything to that?
Depression caused by the morning-after pill The morning-after pill is a hormone preparation for emergency contraception after unprotected sex. It usually consists of the active ingredient levonorgestrel or ulipristilacetate. Both active ingredients postpone ovulation by about five days. The survival time of sperm is about three to four days, thus preventing fertilisation of the egg. … Depression caused by the morning-after pill | Depression on the pill? Is there anything to that?
Synonyms in a broader sense Synoynme in a broader sense: Pill Contraception Condom Hormone bomb Post-coital contraception Side effects Nausea and vomiting often occur when taking the morning after pill. If this happens within the first 3 hours after taking the pill (morning after pill), the pill must be taken again. and side effects of … Side effects of the emergency contraceptive pill
Conclusion If the morning-after pill is used several times, its effectiveness decreases and the side effects increase. Also because of the high hormone dose which affects the hormone balance of the woman, taking the pill should remain an exception and is not suitable as an alternative to long-term contraception (morning-after pill side effects). All articles … Conclusion | Side effects of the emergency contraceptive pill
Latex is a natural rubber that is used in many products. An allergy to latex is no longer a rarity, especially in Central Europe. On the contrary, in recent years there has been an enormous increase in the number of people affected. A latex allergy is in most cases an immediate type allergy (type I … Latex allergy
