Contraceptive implant
® The contraceptive implant is a very effective, convenient and safe contraception. A small operation with local anesthesia is necessary to insert the implant beneath the skin.
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® The contraceptive implant is a very effective, convenient and safe contraception. A small operation with local anesthesia is necessary to insert the implant beneath the skin.
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Coronary angioplasty is a treatment to widen narrow sections of the coronary (heart) arteries. Also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
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Allergic conjunctivitis causes red, watery eyes and itching. The common cause is allergy to pollen in hay fever season. Other less common causes such as allergy to house dust mites, cosmetics, and problems with contact lenses.
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The birth control shot is a very effective and safe contraception. Each injection lasts eight or twelve weeks, depending on the injection die.
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Coughs and colds are usually caused by a viral infection. Normally clean on their own, and antibiotics are usually of no use. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may relieve some symptoms.
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CAH is a genetic disorder that causes inflammation of the adrenal glands. The condition is associated with a decrease in blood levels of cortisol (stress hormone) and an increase in the level of androgens (male sex hormones) in both sexes.
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Diaphragms and caps are barrier methods. They are convenient, but is not as reliable as other methods of contraception.
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Acute coronary syndrome is a term given by doctors for various heart conditions, including myocardial infarction (heart attack) and unstable angina. These are because there is a reduced amount of blood flowing to a part of the heart.
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Infectious conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva (the skin from the eye). It is very common. One or both eyes turn red or pink can be sticky or watery and may have skin irritation.
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The contraceptive vaginal ring is an effective method of contraception. It contains a combination of hormones as the combined pill. It is inserted into the vagina, where it remains for three weeks.
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