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An abortion ends early pregnancy. Unintended loss of a fetus before pregnancy has reached 20 weeks is often called a miscarriage or a spontaneous abortion. Some women choose to end pregnancy using medicines (medical abortion) or by surgery (surgical abortion). Surgical abortion is often done after

Strep throat infections are not as common as sore throat infections caused by viruses. Caused by streptococcal bacteria, strep throat infections affect only one in four school-aged children and 5-20% of adults who have a sore throat. Sore throats caused by viruses often do not require antibiotic

It is estimated that about half of the adult population has experienced sleeping problems sometime in their life. However, about one in ten people has chronic sleep problems or insomnia. This is a persistent problem that makes it hard for people to fall asleep, to stay asleep or oftentimes, both

Couples who are not able to conceive a baby naturally after a few years of trying often seek fertility treatments. After taking fertility tests and using fertility drugs, surgery, or artificial insemination, couples may opt for in vitro fertilization (IVF) when they fail to get pregnant. This

Depo-provera (depot Medroxyprogesterone acetate) is an injectable birth control drug that is made of a hormone similar to progesterone. It is believed to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy and is a convenient form of contraception because it is injected every three months, during which women

What is Zantrex 3? Zantrex 3 is an over-the-counter weight loss supplement that is manufactured by Basic Research Zoller Laboratories. The product promises rapid weight loss and extreme energy without using ephedrine. Its list of ingredients include a B-vitamin (niacin), and a mixture of herbal

Growing number of women claim unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, lightheadedness, fainting, and dizziness occurring right after sexual intercourse. There are many possible reasons for experiencing these symptoms, some of which are particularly related to the intercourse while others aren't

Anal sex has become less taboo over the past few decades. Both homosexual and heterosexual couples can practice it, and it is considered a normal form of sexual intercourse today. US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes regularly results of studies investigating frequency of

Semen is a mixture of fluids secreted from male gonads, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands. It contains spermatozoa - mobile male reproductive cells that are required for fertilization. Normal properties of semen include milky white color, viscous consistence, PH about 8 (slightly alkaline)

Adderall is a psychostimulant drug which belongs to amphetamine group. It can be prescribed for the treatment of some psychiatric disorders including narcolepsy, but it is often abused by healthy people, especially by students. This drug improves mood, attention, and memory, so it is very helpful