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| Do birth control pills provide additional health benefits? |
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Yes. Including decreased blood loss and a lower incidence of iron-deficiency anemia, reduced cramps, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy, less noncancerous breasts cysts/lumps, less acute pelvic inflammatory disease and a decreased risk of ovarian cancer |
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| What hormone causes release of the oocyte (egg) from the ovary into the fallopian tube? |
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Luteinizing hormone (LH) surge
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| What do ovulation tests kits test for? |
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Definition
| Test for LH and are positive if LH is present |
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| When are pregnancy tests kits positive? |
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Definition
when hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is in the urine
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Definition
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Carbamazepine
Isotretinoin
Lithium
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Valproic Acid
Ribavirin
Misoprostol
Methotrexate
Leflunomide
Statins
Dutasteride
Finasteride
Warfarin
Lenalidomide
Thalidomide
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Help prevent birt defects of the brain and spinal cord (neural tube defects)
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| Should folic acid be taken before pregnancy? |
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YES! It takes several months to build up adequate body stores. Folic acid is in many healthy foods, including fortified cereals, dried beans, leafy green vegetables and orange juice |
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