People assigned female at birth need testosterone to make the female hormone estradiol. It is also essential for maintaining healthy bones and muscles and making new red blood cells. In women, testosterone is produced in theovaries,adrenal glands, and fat cells. Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/ Getty Images The adrenal glands are organs on top of both kidneys that produce hormones. Testosterone levels in women are usually highest in the morning and fall throughout the day....
In fact, research shows that taking daily aspirin can come with some serious risks. Why Do So Many Older Adults Take Daily Aspirin If They Dont Need It? The latest poll about aspirin use and beliefs about the drug surveyed 2,657 older adults in the United States. PixelsEffect The results showed that 43% of the participants had experienced at least one condition related to cardiovascular disease. For those adults, aspirin is being used to prevent a second eventwhat we call secondary prevention....
Many patients will continue to produce urine even after starting dialysis. Making urine doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t need dialysis, however. So far, researchers know that certain interventions can help preserve residual renal function better and longer. AJ PHOTO / Getty Images This might translate into a longer lifespan and a better quality of life for dialysis patients. This means your kidneys are still working to some extent. Consider yourself lucky if you still continue to make some urine after starting dialysis....
This reaction is because of a rise in progesterone that naturally occurs during themenstrual cycle. “Progrestrogen” includes various forms of progesterone. Symptoms of the skin include rashes, hives, swelling, itching and flaking. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health Both conditions are believed to be rare. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health What Is Progestogen Hypersensitivity? Progestogen hypersensitivity is a reaction to your ownprogesterone. Progesterone is a hormone that helps regulate your monthly cycle....
Where Are Cockroaches Found? Cockroaches can be found indoors and outdoors, and some species are dependent upon humans for their survival. How Do Cockroaches Cause Allergy? GUSTOIMAGES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images How Is Cockroach Allergy Diagnosed? Cockroach allergy is diagnosed in much the same way as other allergies, with the use of allergy testing. How Is Cockroach Allergy Treated? The treatment of cockroach allergy involves three key steps: Avoidance, medications, and immunotherapy....
There are others who will do absolutely anything to avoid getting HIV even if their behavior is clearly unreasonable. They may fear that stains on a piece of clothing are evidence of HIV-infected blood. Causes The reasons people develop phobias like this are not clearly understood. BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Somemental healthexperts believe that the cause may be geneticsa propensity to develop phobias as part of your genetic makeup....
fStop Images - Winnie Au What Is Social Jet Lag? Changing the hours that you sleep from day-to-day affects your bodyscircadian rhythmor its natural internal clock. Social jet lag affects the body similarly totravel jet lag. fStop Images - Winnie Au When you shift your sleeping hours, your body feels as though it is in a different time zone. This can make falling and staying asleep difficult. This is because your body has not been awake enough hours to feel tired at your usual Sunday bedtime....
This is true even if your healthcare provider wants you to stay. It is called being discharged against medical advice (AMA). Your Rights to Leave the Hospital The typical hospital most people think of is an acute-care hospital. Martin Barraud / caiaimages / Getty Images Other hospitals are intended for longer-term care, often for rehabilitation after surgery or a serious injury. These are called long-term acute or subacute hospitals. Medical personnel cannot keep you against your will....
You may need to use it for the rest of your life. However, airway or weight-related bariatric surgery to treat underlying causes can sometimes mean CPAP is no longer needed. Lifestyle changes also may reduce sleep apnea symptoms for some people. AndreyPopov / Getty Images Is CPAP Use Needed Forever? CPAP remains the gold standard of sleep apnea treatment even as other effective treatments continue to emerge. CPAP Machine and a Sleep Apnea Cure CPAP is not a cure for sleep apnea....
Public health officials now warn this season could see similar spikes in regions where vaccination coverage is spotty. But getting more people vaccinated for the first time would move the needle. A person is considered fully vaccinated if they have two doses. These estimates account for people who had symptomatic mpox and were diagnosed or treated by a medical professional. One dose is good and two doses is better, Daskalakis said....
juanma hache / Getty Images The current measles outbreak might make you wonder whether you need a booster vaccine. Most, though not all, childhood vaccinations offer lifetime protection, Schaffner added. This is why health authorities are urging people who can get vaccinated to do so now. juanma hache / Getty Images If youve only had one dose when you were a child, you should also get a second dose. It can happen years after someone has recovered from chickenpox or received the chickenpox vaccine....
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte. Potassium bicarbonate is one available form of potassium supplement. Others include potassium chloride, potassium acetate, potassium citrate, and potassium gluconate. Verywell / Getty Images Most people can receive enoughpotassiumthrough certain foods, but some health conditions or medications may cause low potassium levels. In this case, potassium bicarbonate may be prescribed by a healthcare provider. Potassium supplements should be taken cautiously since too much potassium can be harmful....
There are lots of reasons you may reach forover-the-counter allergy medicationwhen seasonal sniffling and sneezing hits. Maybe it’s more convenient or more cost-effective. But is it providing you with the level of relief you need? Martin Leigh/Cultura/Getty Images You may be started on an OTC treatment to see if you respond to it. One or more of the following options may be recommended. Clarinex (desloratadine) is an oral antihistamine that is only available with a prescription....
