On Labor Day, Family is mostly expectant of the good news of the little baby coming to join them. As a mother, the feeling is unexplainable until you’re holding the baby in your hands and as a dad, it’s hearing the first cry. Well, it’s mixed feelings really and you ought to believe they all lead to joy. So, r
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The human reproductive process is one driven by hormones, which communicate by sending signals to different organs required to make ova in females and sperms in males. It is therefore not surprising that any event that disrupts this communication loop will consequently affect fertility negatively. Chronic stress wil
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A baby’s birth is habitually a time of joy and celebration. From hearing your baby’s first cry to seeing them suckling milk from the breasts, the mother’s anguish gives way to joy because she has brought someone into the world. On the other hand, however, to both parents, the enjoyment might be tampered with
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At a young age of 22, when I got married, I would often get irritated whenever people questioned me on starting a family so early! Little did I know, what God had for me, Joan narrates. After 5 years of marriage, trying for a baby for 3 years, 2 spontaneous ectopic pregnancies, 2 failed IVFs and 1 cancelled FET, she al
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A generic drug is a medication given to a group of a similar drug say Atorvastatin or paracetamol while a branded drug is a medication developed and manufactured by a pharmaceutical company, marketed under a unique trade name. For instance; Generic name: Paracetamol Brand name: Panadol by manufacturing company ca
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Have you taken medicine in the last month? You’re not alone! Whereas certain medications may appear to work instantly, they often do not provide a lifelong relief. That's why regular follow-up visits to your doctor are so important. By tracking how your symptoms change over time, you can determine whether or not a
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On a usual routine shift at the pharmacy, I received a refill prescription that read fluoxetine 150mg every other two days for 14 doses plus metronidazole/miconazole vaginal cream that the client had already got on the previous visit. The previous medicine package she got was labelled Fluoxetine 20mg taken every mornin
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I MISS A DOSE OF MY MEDICATION? In order to achieve the intended effect, medicines should be taken within recommended time periods. However, you may sometimes miss your dose of medication, probably due to poor planning or a busy schedule. When this happens, do not panic! Just follow these sim
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