The female reproductive system produces hormones and makes it possible to get pregnant and give birth. It consists of two ovaries, two fallopian tubes, the uterus, the cervix, the vagina, and the vulva. The ovaries store and release eggs (ova). When an egg is released (ovulation), it moves through a fallopian tube and...
What are sexual problems? A sexual problem is something that keeps sex from being satisfying or positive. Most people have symptoms of a sexual problem at one time or another. For some, the symptoms are ongoing. But your symptoms are only a sexual problem if they bother you or cause problems in your relationship. There...
A sexual problem is something that keeps sex from being satisfying or positive. Female sexual problems include reduced desire or arousal, being unable to reach orgasm, or having pain during sex. Most people have sexual problems at one time or another. For some, the problem is ongoing. A good treatment plan will look at...
The female sexual response is the series of feelings and physical sensations a woman has when she is sexually aroused. Every woman has her own sexual response pattern, which is likely to change over her lifetime. Emotionally, the healthy sexual response includes feelings of desire, arousal or excitement, and then...
Increased pressure on the bladder caused by sneezing, coughing, laughing, or straining can force urine past the neck of the bladder and out through the urethra.
The female urinary system, or the urinary tract, includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. The kidneys filter waste products and water from the blood to form urine. The urine moves from the kidneys through tubes called ureters to the bladder, which stores the urine. From the bladder, urine leaves...
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A femoral-tibial bypass is used to bypass a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg. The bypass improves blood flow to the lower leg and foot. To bypass a narrowed or blocked artery, blood is redirected through a graft. The graft is either a healthy blood vessel that has been transplanted or a human-made material. This...
Femoral-tibial bypass is a type of surgery. It redirects blood around narrowed or blocked blood vessels in your lower leg or foot. It may be done if blood flow is severely limited. Your doctor will use something called a graft to make the blood go around (bypass) the blocked part of your blood vessel. Often the graft is...
Femoropopliteal (fem-pop) bypass surgery is used to bypass narrowed or blocked arteries above or below the knee. The bypass improves blood flow to the leg. To bypass a narrowed or blocked artery, blood is redirected through a graft. The graft is either a healthy blood vessel that has been transplanted or a human-made...
A femoropopliteal bypass is a type of surgery. It is also called a fem-pop or leg artery bypass. This type of surgery redirects blood around a narrowed or blocked blood vessel in your leg. So it may improve the blood flow in your leg. This can decrease leg pain, numbness, and cramping. Your doctor will use something...
A femtoliter (fL) is a measure of volume that is equal to one-quadrillionth of a liter. A liter is slightly larger than a quart.
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Fenfluramine is used to treat seizures caused by Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in people at least 2 years old. Fenfluramine can cause serious side effects on your heart and lungs. This medicine is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and...
For seizures. Brand Name(s): Fintepla. Generic Name: Fenfluramine.
Fennel is an herb also known as Anethum Foeniculum, Anethum piperitum, Bari-Sanuf, Carosella, Fenouil, Finnochio, Foeniculi Antheroleum, Foeniculum, Hinojo, Huile de Fenouil, Phytoestrogen, Sanuf, Shatapuspha, Xiao Hui Xiang, and other names. Fennel has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in...
Botanical names: Foeniculum vulgare How It Works The major constituents, which include the terpenoid anethole, are found in the volatile oil. Anethole and other terpenoids inhibit spasms in smooth muscles, 3 such as those in the intestinal tract, and this is thought to contribute to fennel’s use as a carminative...
Fenofibrate helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries). Fenofibrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Trilipix. Generic Name: Fenofibric Acid.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Antara. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Lipofen. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Lipofen. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Tricor. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Fenoglide. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Fenoglide. Generic Name: Fenofibrate.
