Micronized Progesterone: A New Option for Women's Health Care
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Progesterone is a fundamental female hormone, discovered in 1934, with numerous potential treatment uses. Pure progesterone is rendered ineffective by the gastrointestinal system if taken orally, so synthetic compounds were developed, which are effective but cause adverse side effects such as depression and weight gain. The Food and Drug Administration, in May 1998, approved micronized progesterone for use in treating secondary amenorrhea.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1999
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Managing Allergic Rhinitis
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Diagnosing allergic rhinitis (AR) involves taking the patient's history and thoroughly examining the patient's mouth, nose and ears. Skin or blood tests to diagnose AR are unreliable because of the high incidence of false-positive and false-negative results. AR afflicts almost 20% of Americans and accounts for 1 out of every 11 visits to health care providers.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1999
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