About a year ago, I had a heart attack. I saw on the news that Nexium and Plavix should not be mixed. My heart doctor advised me not to take Nexium anymore. My question is: What is available to safely replace the Nexium?
I just had my second miscarriage in the last year. Should I be concerned about my ability to have children? Are there any tests I should request from my doctor?
I’ve had a pelvic ultrasound and the doctor tells me I have thickness in my uterus and I need a dilation and curettage so they can test to make sure it isn’t cancer. What exactly is a dilation and curettage?
I recently had a very bad cold and noticed that when I blew my nose, air came out in the tear duct in my eye along with some mucus. Why would this happen? Should I see a doctor about this?
Women who have regular Pap smears are less likely to die of cervical cancer if they ever develop it, new research finds. The Pap smear removes a bit of tissue from the cervix. The sample is examined under a microscope. Any precancerous cells found can be removed before they become cancer. The study found that women who do have cancer are also less likely to die if it is diagnosed after a routine Pap smear, rather than after symptoms develop. The study focused on more than 1,200 Swedish women. They were diagnosed with cervical cancer between 1999 and 2001. The researchers found that 92% of those who had regular Pap smears were cured. The cure rate was 66% for women diagnosed after they had symptoms. With cervical cancer, symptoms occur after the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Women who had Pap tests, but not as often as recommended, also were more likely to die.
I am experiencing symptoms of menopause, including weight gain, short-term memory loss, irritability, confusion, night sweats, and exhaustion. What is the best treatment? Are there foods I should avoid?
Four years ago, I had my tubes clamped because I thought I did not want any more children. Now I have decided that I do want another child. Is the surgery reversible?
I am a 56-year-old female who had been taking estrogen therapy for over 5 years. I stopped because of a high risk of breast cancer in my family. Since I stopped, I have not been sleeping well. Are there any over-the-counter drugs that can help with night sweats?
I can’t find information about the supplement SAMe. I suffer from depression and know it has been used in Europe for years. Is it safe to try? Does it work?
I’m 72. My doctor told me my heart is growing. He says there is no cure. Do you know of anything to reverse or slow down the growing heart?