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A trade name for finasteride, a medication that inhibits the action of male hormones. This formulation is commonly used to address male-pattern hair loss.  

A collection of medications that resemble the hormone progesterone, encompassing both natural progesterone and its synthetic variants. Progestogen medications are employed in various forms of birth control. They can be used alone in options like the progestogen-only pill, contraceptive implants, and injectable contraceptives. They can also be combined with estrogen-based drugs in multi-hormonal birth control…

A vital female sex hormone necessary for the proper operation of the female reproductive system. Progesterone is synthesized in the ovaries during the latter part of the menstrual cycle and by the placenta during pregnancy. Minimal quantities are also generated by the adrenal glands and, in males, by the testes. Throughout the menstrual cycle, progesterone…

Microorganism varieties residing within the digestive tract, functioning as a defense against detrimental microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, and viruses. Certain beverages are produced with probiotic bacteria, believed to contribute to the well-being of the digestive system.  

A variant of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that impacts the brain or spinal cord. This type of cancer is most frequently observed in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with AIDS or individuals using immunosuppressant medications.  

Medications that require a prescription for acquisition, rather than being available over-the-counter, are known as Prescription-only Medicines (PoMs). These drugs often necessitate medical oversight due to the complexity of their safe usage. Some of them may eventually be reclassified as over-the-counter (OTC) medications after confirming their effectiveness and safety.  

Prempak-C, a trademarked medication, is employed in hormone replacement therapy to alleviate menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. It comprises a combination of conjugated estrogens and norgestrel, a progestogen drug.  

Excessive bleeding subsequent to childbirth, a circumstance that tends to be more prevalent following an extended labor or after the delivery of multiple infants. The majority of instances involving postpartum hemorrhage transpire right after childbirth (referred to as primary postpartum hemorrhage). This type is attributed to an excessive outflow of blood from the area where…

Postpartum depression is a condition experienced by women following childbirth. Its likely origins lie in the interplay of abrupt hormonal shifts and psychological, as well as environmental influences. This depression varies from a highly prevalent and brief occurrence known as “baby blues,” to an infrequent but serious form of depressive disorder called puerperal psychosis. The…

Osteoporosis, characterized by a reduction in bone density, occurs among women who have transitioned into menopause, the phase marked by the cessation of ovulation and menstruation. In postmenopausal women, bone thinning is attributed to a significant decline in estrogen hormone levels, which typically play a role in upholding bone mass.