Teen risk factors lead to higher BP
TEENAGERS do not get away with unfavourable lifestyle behaviours such as alcohol consumption, high salt intake and a lack of exercise, a WA analysis of blood pressure levels has shown.
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oral contraceptive pill
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Get thee to a pharmacy: Nuns need pill, experts say
AUSTRALIAN researchers have called for consideration that Catholic nuns take the oral contraceptive pill to reduce their increased risk of ovarian and uterine cancers.
St John’s wort and the OCP
Q: Can St John’s wort affect the oral contraceptive pill (OCP)? A: St John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) can reduce hormonal contraceptive efficacy. It is thought to reduce plasma blood levels of oral contraceptive drugs by inducing hepatic enzymes. 1-2 This effect may last up to a week after a person stops taking St John’s wort. 3 GPs should advise women that they should not use St John’s wort while using a combined or progesterone-only oral contraceptive. Encourage women who wish to use, or continue to use, St John’s wort ...
Mask of pregnancy
A woman develops a facial hyperpigmentation while pregnant. A 29-YEAR-OLD woman presents with a mottled facial hyperpigmentation that started during her pregnancy. She is 12 months post-partum and the appearance has only improved slightly. She has tried many different over-the-counter fading creams with no significant improvement. She is currently on the oral contraceptive pill. How can this woman be helped? THE PROBLEM Chloasma, or mask of pregnancy, describes facial hyperpigmentation in response to hormonal changes during pregnancy that is aggravated by sunlight. Melasma refers to a similar facial hyperpigmentation ...