Association Between Injectable Progesterone Contraceptives And Poor Periodontal Health
Injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health, according to research in the Journal of Periodontology. The study found that women who are currently taking depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injectable contraceptive, or have taken DMPA in the past, are more likely to have indicators of poor periodontal health, including gingivitis and periodontitis, than women who have never taken the injectable contraceptive. DMPA is a long-lasting progestin-only injectable contraceptive administered intermuscularly every three months... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
basics of lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling that occurs due to the accumulation of lymphatic fluid (also called lymph) in an arm, or sometimes a leg. Many people who've undergone treatment for breast cancer worry about developing lymphedema. What are the symptoms of lymphedema to be on the lookout for? Arm yourself with knowledge about who gets lymphedema, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
