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What you should know about anemia during pregnancy

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Getting enough iron is crucial for producing hemoglobin and delivering oxygen to the fetus; while mild iron deficiency anemia can cause symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath, severe cases may lead to premature birth, low birth weight, and postpartum depression, according to the Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic (2022) Iron.

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Sertraline interactions to avoid

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Got Acid Reflux? And Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Cleveland Clinic. Mayo Clinic. Cleveland Clinic. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2007; 85(5): 1185-96. Minerva Med. 2017;108(6):496-501. doi:10.23736/S0026-4806.17.05379-4 [5] Hypochloridia. Reviewed on June 27, 2022. link] Accessed on August 26, 2022. [6] 6] Esophageal Cancer. April 19, 2022.

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Do stimulants such as Adderall work for depression?

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Before a provider prescribes a stimulant to adults with depression, they will consider potential adverse reactions in patients, such as addiction, anorexia, mood changes, psychosis, and cardiovascular problems.

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How to manage the side effects of Zoloft in women

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Normal female testosterone levels by age

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Mayo Clinic (2023) Improving low testosterone naturally , U.S. Normal levels of testosterone may be achievable with hormone therapy and lifestyle adjustments. A guide to prescribing testosterone for women in primary care , British Journal of General Practice (2020) Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?

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How Aloe Vera Supports Thyroid Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

1) It should be noted, however, that the juice form will contain the highest levels of anthraquinone compounds that may increase bowel motility and can cause a laxative effect, which can be a concern for some individuals, especially those who already tend to have loose bowels (of note, the Mayo Clinic doesn’t recommend using aloe as a laxative).