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  • Gonadotropin treatment for infertility

    Article
    03/21/08, Healthwise

    In women. Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are necessary for egg production (ovulation). Early in the menstrual cycle, a woman with low hormone levels who is not ovulating can have daily human menopausal

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  • Menotropins (injectable)

    Drug
    12/16/04, Healthwise

    Menotropins may increase the likelihood of multiple births. Multiple births may carry additional risk both for the mother and for the fetuses.

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  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRH-a) therapy

    Article
    08/16/07, Healthwise

    GnRH-a therapy decreases the production of the hormone estrogen to the levels that women have after menopause. This decrease:

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  • Methimazole

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Methimazole can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick from being around others who are ill. To be sure your blood cells do not get too low, your blood will need to be tested on a regul

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  • Prednisone

    Drug
    02/09/08, Healthwise

    Before taking prednisone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids.

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  • Propylthiouracil

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Rarely, propylthiouracil can affect the blood causing decreased levels of red and white blood cells and platelets. This may cause an increased risk of infection, serious bleeding, anemia, and other problems. Contact your healthcare provider immediate

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  • Octreotide (injectable)

    Drug
    10/09/07, Healthwise

    Before using octreotide, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, gallbladder problems, or a thyroid disorder.

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  • Estradiol oral

    Drug
    09/15/06, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using estradiol may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a prog

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  • Estradiol transdermal

    Drug
    02/25/08, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using estradiol may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a prog

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  • Conjugated estrogens (oral)

    Drug
    06/23/08, Healthwise

    Long-term treatment with conjugated estrogens may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are overweight.

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