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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFertilityGestationPostpartumFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fertility Gestation Postpartum Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses how PCOS can affect fertility and pregnancy. Verywell / Michela Buttignol PCOS and Fertility PCOS is a hormonal disorder that causes women to have infrequent or prolonged periods and to produce an excess of male hormones (androgens). It can cause irregular periods, weight gain, thinning hair andhair loss on the head, excess hair growth elsewhere on the body, and oily skin or acne....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Penicillin G (penicillin G potassium), is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections. It’s used for treating pneumonia,strep throat,staph infection, diphtheria, meningitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis. It may be administered to prevent heart valve infection before dental procedures for people with certain cardiac conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentWill It Go Away?Seeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Will It Go Away? Seeking Medical Care Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is a common type of chronic depression. Symptoms are often mild or moderate. This problem lasts for two years or longer. “Persistent depressive disorder” is a somewhat new term. It is used to combine what was called dysthymia and chronic major depressive disorder in the past....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Pigmentedvillonodular synovitis(PVNS) is a rare type of growth that can involve joints throughout the body but occurs most commonly in the knees. PVNS is typically categorized as localized or diffuse. It is also calledtenosynovialgiant cell tumor when it occurs in a tendon. This article discusses the symptoms and complications of PVNS. It also looks at the causes, triggers, diagnosis, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewRiskComplicationsVaccine EffectsTreatmentsStaying Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Risk Complications Vaccine Effects Treatments Staying Safe Early statistics suggested that people withpolycythemia verawere at a higher risk of dying from COVID-19, but more recent research suggests otherwise. However, it’s important to remember that research on the effects of COVID-19 and how it affects people with certain conditions is ongoing. Verywell / Michela Buttignol...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesTypesShould You Use One?How to OperateSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Types Should You Use One? How to Operate Side Effects Nebulizers are small machines that convert liquidasthma medicationinto an aerosolized mist that gets inhaled directly into the lungs. These devices can be used to deliver maintenance treatment to keep asthma under control or during anasthma attackto halt symptoms such aswheezing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectsWhen Do They Regulate?SupportDuring Menopause Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects When Do They Regulate? Support During Menopause Rapidly dropping postpartum hormones, sleep deprivation, and caring for a newborn can lead to a range of emotional and physical changes after giving birth. You might wonder if you’ll ever feel “normal” again.Postpartum is a temporary adjustment period, and things will eventually settle down, helping you feel more like yourself....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPouchitis and J-Pouch SurgeryTypes of PouchitisPouchitis SymptomsWhat Causes Pouchitis?How Pouchitis Is DiagnosedPouchitis TreatmentWhat’s the Outlook for Pouchitis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pouchitis and J-Pouch Surgery Types of Pouchitis Pouchitis Symptoms What Causes Pouchitis? How Pouchitis Is Diagnosed Pouchitis Treatment What’s the Outlook for Pouchitis? Pouchitisis an inflammation that occurs in some people who have hadileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA)surgery. This surgery is commonly called a J-pouch....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRiskHeart & Lung ChangesImmune System ChangesComplicationsTreatmentHow to Stay SafeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Heart & Lung Changes Immune System Changes Complications Treatment How to Stay Safe Frequently Asked Questions Anna Bizon / EyeEm / Getty Images Pregnancy and COVID-19 Risk Research suggests that pregnancy does not increase the risk of contracting the virus causing COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).However, it confirms that having COVID-19 while pregnant slightly increases the risk ofsevere infection, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and the need for mechanical ventilation (breathing machine)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkCOX-2 InhibitorsUsesPrescriptionsPrecautionsSide EffectsWarningsWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work COX-2 Inhibitors Uses Prescriptions Precautions Side Effects Warnings When to Call a Provider Prescription anti-inflammatory medications are used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever in acute and chronic medical conditions. They are also called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This article discusses prescription anti-inflammatory medications, what they are, and why your healthcare provider might prescribe them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesWhat’s AvailableBefore TakingSide Effects/Warnings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses What’s Available Before Taking Side Effects/Warnings If you’reconstipatedand an over-the-counter (OTC) laxative isn’t doing the trick, you may need to talk to your healthcare provider about a prescription laxative. OTC products—especiallystimulant laxatives—are meant for very short-term use only, and over-using them could make your constipation worse and lead to very serious medical problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Getty Images / SDI Productions / E+ Protonix is also used as a treatment for conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Erosive Esophagitis Erosive esophagitis is when the lining of the esophagus is inflamed and irritated. This is a problem that may occur as a complication of GERD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsoriasis and ImmunityCOVID-19 RiskCOVID-19 SymptomsCOVID-19 ComplicationsPsoriasis ComplicationsTreatmentsHow to Stay Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psoriasis and Immunity COVID-19 Risk COVID-19 Symptoms COVID-19 Complications Psoriasis Complications Treatments How to Stay Safe Living withpsoriasis, you may wonder howCOVID-19could affect your health and your treatment plan. Fortunately, since 2020, researchers have learned a lot about coronavirus and how it affects different health conditions, including psoriasis....