A 38-year-old member asked:
premature graying at 18. what do i do?
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Dr. Parvaiz Malikanswered
Plastic Surgery 49 years experience
Nothing: Premature graying of hair could be hereditary or may have environmental factors causing it. Unfortunately there is no treatment or prophylaxis.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Graying of hair is: related to genetic predisposition. Age of initial graying is largely a matter of genetics. However stressors: nutritional deficiencies, chemotherapy, traumatic head injuries, low vitamin B levels, zinc deficiency, severe illness, surgery & marked emotional stress may impact earlier depigmentation in people who are already predisposed to gray hair. Aging is a significant factor. In general –
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10-99 %: It really depends on how premature they are. With every week they stay inside the mom, their stay in the intensive care unit goes down by several weeks and their survival rates rise significantly.
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Is it possible not to see a twin during early screenings?
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Rare, but possible: With early, high-quality ultrasounds, twins are usually not missed anymore.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me about premature menopause?
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Menopause : When the ovaries stop egg production and periods cease prior to age 40, we consider it premature menopause. The treatment plan is similar at any age, but sometime symptoms are more abrupt and severe. Osteoporosis is a major concern as are sexual function and cardiovascular health.
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What are some early labor signs?
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As follows;: Cramping which starts out far apart and becomes more regular and more painful. You may leak fluid and may have bleeding. If you are ever unsure, check with your doctor right away.
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