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R: questions about D & C from Kristy
From: silvio (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 08:25:33 +0200
I had a D & C last December due to a miscarriage at 8 weeks. I had it on
Monday early afternoon and was able to go to work next day (I took the day
off anyway for some rest). I felt great and was told I could resume sexual
relations in a week. I was fully put under for the procedure and when I came
to I suffered only a slight discomfort inside the area which went away as
soon as they removed the tampon from inside. I was only allowed some tea
late that afternoon. The next day things were back to normal. I was told to
see the doctor for a check once my first period came and on doing so, things
were fine. Hope my experience answers some of your questions.
-----Messaggio originale-----
Da: anonymous@obgyn.net <anonymous@obgyn.net>
A: Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Data: domenica 27 giugno 1999 0.06
Oggetto: WOMENS-HEALTH digest 431
> WOMENS-HEALTH Digest 431
>
>Topics covered in this issue include:
>
> 1) Re: breast abcess
> by Gongang4@aol.com (Lisa)
> 2) Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
> 3) Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
> 4) Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
> by tracy.trull@obgyn.net (Tracy Trull)
> 5) Some questions about D & C
> by sokokl@yahoo.com (Kristy Sokoloski)
> 6) Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
> by Zoe4319842@aol.com
> 7) dept.lupron
> by Kjacka2@ameritechnet.com (Anne)
> 8) Re: dept.lupron
> by Zoe4319842@aol.com
> 9) Ovarian Cyst and Anencephaly please respond 2nd request
> by jillp@aol.com (Jill)
> 10) Side effects of a diaphragm?
> by caur@hotmail.com (C.A.M)
> 11) Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary supplements
> by melissa.a.szewczyk@us.pwcglobal.com (Melissa Szewczyk)
> 12) ovarian cysts
> by moonwater@home.com (Melinda)
> 13) Re: estratest hs
> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
> 14) Re: Gestational Diabetes in First Pregnancy - Inevitable in 2d
Pregnancy?
> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
> 15) Re: 'false menopause'
> by MCQ83@HOTMAIL.COM (ALLISON)
> 16) Color of Amniotic Fluid
> by willy@otenet.gr (Shona)
> 17) Re: ovarian cysts
> by llptop@aol.com (LLP)
> 18) Re: Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary supplements
> by llptop@aol.com (Laura)
> 19) Re: Side effects of a diaphragm?
> by llptop@aol.com (Laura)
>
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>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:23:16 -0500 (CDT)
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Lisa)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: breast abcess
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Wed, 10 Jun 1998, wanda wrote:
>>
>>I HAVE WHAT A SURGEON IS CALLING BREAST ABCESS. I AM SCHELLED FOR
>>SURGERY IN THE
>>NEAR FUTURE. IT WILL BE MY SECOND. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR
>>2 YEARS.
>>IT IS OCCURING 2 WEEKS BEFORE MY PERIOD. IT EVENTULY COMES TO A LARGE
>>HEAD AND
>>DRAINS PUS AND BLOOD FOR SEVERAL DAYS. I HAVE ENTENSE ITCHING,
>>SWELLING,REDNESS.
>>IT IS ALSO BOTH BREAST. MY DR. JUST SAYS INFECTION IN MY GLANDS AND
>>CANALS.
>>PLEASE HELP.
>
>--
>Hi,
>I have had the same problem for about 5 years now...
>I am afraid to find out what the problem is...
>When you get your results, could you contact me?
>I would like to know what your outcome was...
>Thanks,
>Lisa
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:47:42 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote:
>>>
>>>This is a very tough problem that REALLY needs to be addressed before
>>>the last minute. You certainly have the right to refuse treatment by
>>>anyone you chose, but the problem is that there may not be anyone else
>>>available to come and take his place, leaving you in a bad position. In
>>>my own practice, if there is a personality conflict that is so severe as
>>>to threaten care, we will offer labor induction at a time when that
>>>conflict will not be operative.
>>
>>Doesn't elective induction carry its own set of risks? I agree this is
>>NOT an easy problem, any way you slice it. I've changed doctors to get
>>away from one I hated, and it would REALLY have put me between a rock
>>and a hard place if I had had to choose between an unnecessary induction
>>(one of the things I was adamant about avoiding if possible) and having
>>to have Dr. X for the delivery. But of course other women may well not
>>feel this way (given the number of women who appear to like being
>>induced).
>
>I agree that elective induction carries its own (slight) risks, but we
>are talking about a patient who makes her own choice to go this way
>rather than risk seeing a doctor she does not like. We are talking
>about her own choices, and her perception of her own risks, not
>something imposed on her from outside.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended
> to replace consultation and examination by your physician
> or other health care provider.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:50:17 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, Marcia wrote:
>>
>>I'm glad to hear this discussion from several different points of view.
>>
>>I think, however, that if you feel that it comes down to 1) being
>>induced or 2) having a doctor you don't want to deliver your baby, you
>>might just be better off with another practice if you have that option.
>>
>>This is just my opinion, but being induced to avoid a doctor that you
>>have a personality conflict with seems a little extreme. It just seems
>>like a no-win situation and only you can decide where to compromise.
>>Good luck!At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>The problem is that she is not likely to be able to find another
>practice that will accept a transfer at 35 weeks in most areas. Here,
>most docs will not accept anyone past 28 weeks, even if they have had
>prenatal care. My practice benefits from that protocol.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended
> to replace consultation and examination by your physician
> or other health care provider.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:57:19 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Tracy)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, michelle wrote:
>>
>>I am a 28 year old mother of two. I am currently nursing my 4 month old
>>infant and taking Micronor (low dose birth control Pill). I haven't had
>>a period since April. I am wondering if I could possibly be pregnant,
>>eventhough I have been taking this pill regularly and nursing. Is it
>>possible to become pregnant?
>
>Possible, but not likely if you havent missed any pills. Maybe its the
>breastfeeding causing you to miss periods?
>
>Have you taken a test? Thats one way to know for sure.
>
>--
>Tracy L. Trull MA, NA, PCT
>International Coordinator, OBGYN.net
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/bios/trull.htm
>tracy.trull@obgyn.net
>
>This information is provided for education purposes and is not a medical
consultation.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:42:00 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Kristy)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Some questions about D & C
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>I had a laparoscopy done on the 22nd, and in the process of that surgery
>my doctor did a D & C to check me out for other possible causes of
>abnormal bleeding. I have some questions about D & C. The first is:
>About how long will it take for my body to recover from it? My second
>is: What should I do/don't do while recovering from this procedure? And
>my third is: Is there anything else that I need to be aware of while
>recovering from it?
>
>Thanks in advance to whoever might be able to help me with these
>questions.
>
>Kristy :)
>
>http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Falls/4659/kristyspage.html
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 00:35:20 EDT
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>MIME-Version: 1.0
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>
> <A HREF="http://www.epigee.org/guide/medfaq.html">Frequently Asked
Questions
>about Birth Control Drugs
></A> this should answer your questions, just click on it and it will take
you
>there.
>Dominique
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 00:35:13 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Anne)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: dept.lupron
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>Hi I have a question about this shot. I've heard alot of bad things
>about it. My doctor wants to try this shot to help with abnormal
>periods. I've already have tried a D&C, provera, and depo-Provera and
>nothing has worked so far matter of fact the D&C just made matters worse
>for me. We had to stop the depo-provera because I have asthma and It
>was affecting that plus the depo made my period last so far 6 weeks and
>still going strong. I'm just wondering if this shot is going to make my
>problems worse or not. Any info would be great I'm only 23 and would
>like to get my periods under control my problem is not only do I bleed
>heavy but my periods last 2 weeks. I do take iron. My doctor also has
>me taking daypro to try and help slow down the bleeding but I haven't
>seen a change lately.
>Thank you for your help in advanced,
>Anne
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 01:44:02 EDT
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: dept.lupron
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>MIME-Version: 1.0
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"
>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
>
>Here are some websites for you to look at regarding Lupron. All you have to
>do is click on them and it will take you there.
><A HREF="http://www.voicenet.com/~nlvn/">THE NATIONAL LUPRON VICTIMS
NETWORK
></A> <A HREF="http://www.lupron.com/">Lupron Depot</A>
><A HREF="http://www.inciid.org/bb1/message1/25226.htm">Lupron Depot - When
>will the bleeding stop ?
></A> <A HREF="http://www.abbott.com/news/1995news/pr040495.htm">Abbott:
>Lupron Depot 3.75 Indicated For Presurgical Management
></A> <A HREF="http://www.tapurology.com/Html/lupron.htm">Lupron DepotŪ</A>
I
>hope some of these help you.
>Dominique
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 07:40:00 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Jill)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Ovarian Cyst and Anencephaly please respond 2nd request
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, Jill wrote:
>>
>>I had to terminate my pregnancy 8 weeks ago due to anencephaly. My
>>question is this. At 4 weeks they found a 2 cm cyst on my left ovary.
>>The dr. said it was a corpus leutum cyst. It enlarged to 2.5 or 3 cm
>>at 7 1/2 weeks then went slightly down to less than 2 cm at 10 weeks.
>>During the whole pregnancy I was very bloated and full of gas, I also
>>felt pressure like pushing on my uterus. Dr. said by looking at an
>>ultra sound that it was nothing just alot of gas. At 16 1/2 weeks they
>>diagnosed my fetus with anencephaly and I terminated the pregnancy at 17
>>weeks. I then went in for a check up one week after the d & e and the
>>dr. did an internal exam. No mention of the cyst or a suggested follow
>>up. I got my first period post termination at 5 weeks and had cramps
>>(usually do)but felt pain in the ovary. I am now do for my next period
>>in 8 days and I have alot of gas and the pressure. Is this common or
>>should I be concerned? I am also paranoid because my mom's best friend
>>was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I am 32 years old.
>>
>>--
>>Jill Paiewonsky
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 08:41:15 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (C.A.M)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Side effects of a diaphragm?
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>After 4 yrs. on the pill I am going off for side-effect reasons. My
>partner and I are considering a diaphragm as protection, but wonder what
>the possible side effects could be? Condoms irritate me and I do not
>want to put any more chemicals in my body. Do I have to use spermicide
>with it, or can I use KY jelly? (my partner never ejaculates inside of
>me-even when I was on the pill). Thank you for your time.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 10:10:23 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Melissa)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary supplements
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>I'm considering taking a dietary supplement called "Lipotropic and
>Transport". My consern is that some of the ingredients in the
>supplement may interfere with the effectiveness of the oral
>contraceptives I am currently taking. The supplement contains the
>following:
>Niacinamide, Pyridoxine 5' Phosphate, Choline bitartrate, Inositol,
>Taurine, Methionine, Betaine HCL, L-Carnitine, and the following herbs:
>Papain, Sarsaparilla, Shave Grass, Hawthorn Berries, Capsicum, Gotu
>Kola, Hyssop, Valerian Root, Myrrh Gum, and Comfrey.
>
>Also, are there any particular ingredients/nutrients that I should avoid
>due to the potential interaction with oral contraceptives?
>
>--
>Thank you,
>Melissa
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 11:44:19 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Melinda)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: ovarian cysts
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>My pregnant friend just had an ultrasound and two ovarian cysts were
>noted. The technician wrote that one was "thick-walled" and one was
>"thin-walled". Anyone have any idea as to what this means,what the
>implications are?
>
>--
>Melinda
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 12:38:29 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: estratest hs
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, Katherine wrote:
>>
>>I have been taking Estratest HS since I started thru menopause and was
>>told by my physician that the Solvay Pharmaceutical Company has stopped
>>making the pill. Can you give me any insight as to what would be a
>>substitute for this medication.
>>
>>Thank you
>>
>>--
>>Estratest HS
>>
>
>This is news (bad news at that) to me. I have a number of patients
>taking this. Has anyone else heard of this?
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended
> to replace consultation and examination by your physician
> or other health care provider.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 12:48:31 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Gestational Diabetes in First Pregnancy - Inevitable in 2d
Pregnancy?
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, TKO'sMom wrote:
>>
>>I am 34 years old, with an 18 month old son. I am very fit (exercise at
>>least 4 times a week) and eat very healthy. I am 5'4" and 122 pounds.
>>Toward the end of my 1st pregancy, I gained weight at the recommended
>>rate, until the 36th nd 37th week, when I gained 5 pounds each week,
>>without changing my intake. At 38 weeks, an ultrasound revealed that my
>>baby was already close to 10 pounds, so my doctor suspected gestational
>>diabetes. However, that suspicion was never confirmed, because the lab
>>had lost my glucose test results, and had not informed me in time for me
>>to retest. Born via C-section at 38 weeks, my son weighed 9 lbs. 9 oz.
>>He had hypoglycemia, for which he was treated in NICU for one week.
>>
>>(1) Do these facts indicate that I, in fact, did have gestational
>>diabetes?
>
>Almost certainly.
>
>>(2) If I did have gestational diabetes during my first pregancy, what
>>are the odds that I will develop this condition in my second pregnancy?
>
>Very high, though not 100%.
>
>>(3) If I have an increased risk, is there anything I can do prior to
>>conception to decrease the risk in my second pregancy?
>
>It sounds as if you are already doing the important things, weight
>control and exercise. An American Diabetic Association (ADA) diet would
>be very important for your pregnancy, and for that matter, right now.
>The wonderful thing about this diet is that it is the perfect diet for
>any pregnant woman, not just the ones with glucose intolerance. This
>makes following it a win-win situation. All of the problems that are
>the result of any diabetic circumstance, including gestational diabetes,
>are the result of high blood sugar levels. If you control the levels,
>there is no injury.
>>
>>--
>>TKO'sMom
>>
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended
> to replace consultation and examination by your physician
> or other health care provider.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 13:16:10 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (ALLISON)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: 'false menopause'
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Tue, 22 Jun 1999, ALLISON wrote:
>>
>>Has anyone noted amenorreah as a symptom of fibroids or endometriosis? I
>>(wishful thinking) had thought perhaps I was experiencing early
>>menopause, but it's looking like that is not the case. Recent
>>ultrasound reveals THEY'RE BACK! The nature of this disease is to
>>recur...however, I have never experienced this as a symptom, quite the
>>contrary... So far blood tests are normal; waiting for results on most
>>recent & more extensive tests;
>>
>>This is about the fourth go round with these problems, and the greatest
>>and least invasive relief I have had is from Naturopathic treatment.
>
>P.S. Hormone tests do not indicate menopause...curious as to why this
>would be occurring. Doesn't go in line with any of my previous
>experiences with these conditions.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:24:33 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Shona)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Color of Amniotic Fluid
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>Recently my third child was delivered by C-section because labor would
>not start and inducing failed to work. When the amniotic sac was
>ruptured, I noticed that the fluid was greenish in color and opaque. I
>was eight days overdue by my doctors calculations(two by mine),the baby
>was large(4300 grams) and ultrasounds showed calcifications of the
>placenta. The baby was not stressed, and both my other children were
>late, of similar size, and delivered naturally. Was this a necessary
>C-section, and what does the strange appearance of the amniotic fluid
>mean?
>
>--
>Shona Robertson
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:41:43 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (LLP)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: ovarian cysts
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>You can read more about cysts at the below links. Hopefully they will
>answer your questions. ~LLP
>
>http://www.indyrad.iupui.edu/public/lectures/ovarian/index.htm
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/conditions/hc-cysts.htm
>
>At Sat, 26 Jun 1999, Melinda wrote:
>>
>>My pregnant friend just had an ultrasound and two ovarian cysts were
>>noted. The technician wrote that one was "thick-walled" and one was
>>"thin-walled". Anyone have any idea as to what this means,what the
>>implications are?
>>
>>--
>>Melinda
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:44:58 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Laura)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary
supplements
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>Research Vitamins & Herbs
>Research supplements here
>http://www.onhealth.com/ch1/resource/vitamins/index.asp
>http://www.onhealth.com/ch1/resource/herbs/index.asp
>
>Research the Drugs you are prescribed
>http://pharminfo.com/
>http://women.webmd.com/drugs
>http://www.rxlist.com/
>http://pharminfo.com/drugdb/db_mnua.html
>http://www.onhealth.com/ch1/resource/pharmacy/item,a.asp
>
>Laura
>At Sat, 26 Jun 1999, Melissa wrote:
>>
>>I'm considering taking a dietary supplement called "Lipotropic and
>>Transport". My consern is that some of the ingredients in the
>>supplement may interfere with the effectiveness of the oral
>>contraceptives I am currently taking. The supplement contains the
>>following:
>>Niacinamide, Pyridoxine 5' Phosphate, Choline bitartrate, Inositol,
>>Taurine, Methionine, Betaine HCL, L-Carnitine, and the following herbs:
>>Papain, Sarsaparilla, Shave Grass, Hawthorn Berries, Capsicum, Gotu
>>Kola, Hyssop, Valerian Root, Myrrh Gum, and Comfrey.
>>
>>Also, are there any particular ingredients/nutrients that I should avoid
>>due to the potential interaction with oral contraceptives?
>>
>>--
>>Thank you,
>>Melissa
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:49:14 -0500 (CDT)
>------------------------------
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Laura)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Side effects of a diaphragm?
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>You should still use a spermicide. I personally have gotten pregnant
>using the withdrawl method.
>Laura
>
>At Sat, 26 Jun 1999, C.A.M wrote:
>>
>>After 4 yrs. on the pill I am going off for side-effect reasons. My
>>partner and I are considering a diaphragm as protection, but wonder what
>>the possible side effects could be? Condoms irritate me and I do not
>>want to put any more chemicals in my body. Do I have to use spermicide
>>with it, or can I use KY jelly? (my partner never ejaculates inside of
>>me-even when I was on the pill). Thank you for your time.
>
>------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>End of WOMENS-HEALTH Digest 431
>------------------------------
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