Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Effective Is It?How Soon Does It Work?Combined Use EfficacyImprove Effectiveness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Effective Is It? How Soon Does It Work? Combined Use Efficacy Improve Effectiveness Not having sex is the only absolute way to prevent pregnancy, but physical and chemical birth control methods offer an effective alternative if you use them correctly. Howeffective your birth controlis depends on the type of birth control you use and whether you’re using it correctly and consistently (e....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksConsiderationsDietary RestrictionsCompared to Other JuicesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works Considerations Dietary Restrictions Compared to Other Juices Frequently Asked Questions Ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), causes inflammation in the large intestine. This can lead to ulcers in the lining of the colonthat bleed, as well as symptoms ofpainanddiarrhea.The connection betweenulcerative colitis and dietis not well understood....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Qualifying Conditions Heat vs. Cold Catheter Ablation Short-Term Recovery Complications Recurrence Long-Term Outlook Monitoring Heart Rhythm Read on to learn about catheter ablation, its indications, risks, and long-term effectiveness. DIGICOMPHOTO / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Heart Conditions That Qualify for Catheter Ablation Though anti-rhythmic medications may treat some arrhythmias, catheter ablation may be recommended when medications are ineffective, are contraindicated, or cause unwelcome side effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGoalBenefitsLimitationsCommon TechniquesCBT SessionsTherapists' BackgroundsFinding a Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Goal Benefits Limitations Common Techniques CBT Sessions Therapists' Backgrounds Finding a Therapist There are benefits and limitations to using CBT; it does not work for everyone, and it is just one part of a larger mental health care plan. In this article, learn more about CBT. shironosov / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Doxycycline?How Effective Is Doxycycline for a UTI?Dosing Guidelines for UTI TreatmentHow Quickly Will Doxycycline Work?Side Effects and Precautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Doxycycline? How Effective Is Doxycycline for a UTI? Dosing Guidelines for UTI Treatment How Quickly Will Doxycycline Work? Side Effects and Precautions Doxycyclineis a tetracycline antibiotic that comes in oral and injectable forms. It’s available in several brand and generic versions, such as Vibramycin, Monodox, and Doryx....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons People Use Natural Birth ControlTypes of Natural Birth ControlEffectiveness: Pregnancy PreventionEffectiveness: Family PlanningNatural Birth Control and STI RiskWhat Natural Birth Control Doesn’t Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons People Use Natural Birth Control Types of Natural Birth Control Effectiveness: Pregnancy Prevention Effectiveness: Family Planning Natural Birth Control and STI Risk What Natural Birth Control Doesn’t Do Natural birth control methodsare intended to preventpregnancywithout the use of hormones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksImplantationEffectivenessBenefitsSide EffectsContraindicationsCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Implantation Effectiveness Benefits Side Effects Contraindications Cost Nexplanon is an implant that a healthcare professional can place under the skin in your upper arm to provide long-lasting birth control. It is aprogestin-only contraceptiveand protects against pregnancy for three years. It is over 99% effective. A single, thin rod measuring 1....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho PrEP Is ForPrEP MedicationsReal-World EfficacyMultiple Sex Partners Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who PrEP Is For PrEP Medications Real-World Efficacy Multiple Sex Partners Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)medications Truvada and Descovy are taken daily to preventhuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)inHIV-negativepeople who are considered at high risk for infection. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images News / Getty Images This article will explore exactly who PrEP is intended for, each PrEP medication, and factors that may support or reduce their effectiveness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesProductsMechanism of ActionHow to UseDoes It Work?Side EffectsContraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Products Mechanism of Action How to Use Does It Work? Side Effects Contraindications Salonpasis the brand name of a topical patch used for temporary relief of arthritis pain and other forms of pain. Sold over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription, Salonpas pain patches deliver active ingredients like menthol, camphor, and methyl salicylate through the skin (transdermally)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Zinc?How Zinc WorksTopicalsApplication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Zinc? How Zinc Works Topicals Application Eczema(also called atopic dermatitis) is a condition in which the skin becomes red, irritated, itchy, and blistered. While there is no cure for eczema, there are treatments available that can help ease discomfort, reduce inflammation, and restore skin to normal conditions. One at-home treatment option for eczema is zinc oxide....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElectrical StimulationUsesWhat to ExpectTypesLimitationsRisksBenefitsContraindicationsCostAlternativesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Electrical Stimulation Uses What to Expect Types Limitations Risks Benefits Contraindications Cost Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions Electrical stimulation involves sending electrical currents through the skin and into muscles. This may help reduce pain, stimulate tissue healing, and strengthen muscles. If you have an injury, your healthcare provider may order physical therapy to help you on the road to recovery....

Daley Quinn is a beauty, health, and lifestyle journalist with extensive experience reviewing health and wellness products and services. It’s been about four months since I decided to call it quits on my hormonal birth control after taking it daily for five years. From low libido and anxiety to lack of interest in things I once loved, there were many reasons I wanted to experience life sans the pill. Of course, after being on hormonal birth control for five years straight, I didn’t expect my body to just magically (and quickly) adjust from being on synthetic hormones to having to regulate my natural hormones overnight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical HistoryLabs and TestsImaging and BiopsyStagingDifferential DiagnosisFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Endometrial Cancer GuideEndometrial Biopsy: Purpose of Uterine Tissue Sampling Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical History Labs and Tests Imaging and Biopsy Staging Differential Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Endometrial Cancer Guide While most people begin the process of being diagnosed withendometrial canceras a result of visiting their healthcare provider for abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, for some people, the diagnostic process begins as a result of an abnormality detected during a routine pelvic examination....