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A 16-year-old male asked:
how many shots depoprevora to contraception for women?
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Dr. Robert Finkanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Every 90 days: For effective birth control, Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) 150 mg by intramuscular injection (shot) must be given every 90 days.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How does lupus affect pregnant women and babies?
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Blood pressure: Some women experiences flares while pregnant. In addtion, lupus can cause problems with mom's blood pressure and baby's growth. Very serious cases of lupus can be associated with blood clots and kidney problems.
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Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan commented
Rheumatology 52 years experience
Lupus could flare and affect multiple organs in some patients . Patients with active lupus in pregnancy should be under care of a rheumatologist in addition to obstetrician for careful monitoring of lupus during pregnancy, delivery and post pregnancy . Some pregnancies with active lupus should be followed as high risk and followed and treated as such with interventions as indicated
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A 27-year-old member asked:
How long does it take most women to lose weight after pregnancy?
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Too long: Sadly most women do not lose their pregnancy weight. It can be challenging unless you are motivated and disciplined. Breastfeed, start exercising as soon as your doctor tells you to, and eat largely a plant based diet of unprocessed foods.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What percent of women suffer form postpartum depression?
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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
11-42%: This is very common, with as many as 42% of moms experiencing ppd. The risk is higher if there is a personal or family history of ppd, depression, or anxiety.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
I have a question about infertility? Why did they always call women barren when the men might have been at fault
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Dr. Khurram Rehmananswered
Fertility Medicine 26 years experience
Lack of knowledge ..: Probably it was a combination of ignorance of basic biology (there was no way of testing sperm or even knowing that there could be sperm problems almost half the time) plus a patriarchal society ...
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How can a pregnant woman get rid of a fever without taking medicine?
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Dr. Juan Richiusaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 18 years experience
Tylenol (acetaminophen) : Fever during pregnancy is of concern. It is very important to see your dr. Depending on the cause of the fever it could have implications on the fetus. It is very important to get look at. And find the source of the fever to get appropriately treated.
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