What is Prempro?Written by Michael@Monheit.com - Michael Monheit, Esquire
Prempro is a medication commonly prescribed for patients in need of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The drug falls within a category of drugs known as progestins containing conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate. When ovaries stop making estrogens, menopause happens usually to women between 45-55 years old. This marks end of monthly menstrual period or what is commonly referred to as "change of life”. Approximately three million women in United States take Premarin (Prempro) daily to replace hormones lost at menopause. Every woman experiences menopause in a different way: Some may breeze through menopause without any noticeable changes while others experience hot flashes and intense sweating; vaginal atrophy where lining of vagina becomes dry, thinner, and less elastic making sexual intercourse extremely painful; irregular menstruation either with a very heavy flow, non-existent, and/or erratic; sleep disturbances and nightly sweats; and irritable mood swings.
| | What is Thrush?Written by Dr. Brian Martin
Thrush, also known as Candidiasis, is a fungus found in mouth, genitalia areas, digestive tract and skin. In healthy people, production of “friendly” bacteria in system prevents fungus from causing disease. However, weakened or damaged immune systems may result in dangerous growth of ailment-causing fungus. In addition, certain prescription drugs may offset balance of natural organisms in body. Such drugs include extended use of: antibiotics, chemotherapy, AIDS/HIV treatments, antihistamines, steroids and oral contraceptives with a high estrogen content. Different parts of body can be afflicted with Thrush: Oral and Esophageal Candidiasis are fungal infections which occur in mouth and throat, while Candidiasis found in genital area (it is often sexually transmitted) affects both men and women. Thrush in mouth looks like creamy white patches or small red spots on tongue, roof of mouth, gums or throat. This type of Thrush can be very painful to swallow and can result in chest pain. Oral Candidiasis is found in babies, elderly, young children, and can also be an early symptom of AIDS. If left untreated in AIDS and HIV patients Oral Candidiasis can become a serious problem, because people with disease develop fungus deep within body—at this stage, treatment becomes difficult. Candidiasis in genitalia area is commonly referred to as a “yeast infection” and is recognized by a “cottage cheese-like” discharge. Men and young boys may suffer from yeast infections, however; condition more commonly affects healthy women of all ages, those who are pregnant, and on occasion, it is also an indicator of AIDS virus in women.
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