"John had his injections every three months and it kept things under control," said Mary, 75. "We didn't even tell people he was ill as we didn't think we needed to. "Then after about six years a bone scan revealed his spine was affected by the cancer. He became very tired an...
When a person has a past history of at least one episode of schizophrenia, but the person currently has no symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior), they are considered to have residual-type schizophrenia. The person may be in complete remission, or may at some poin...
Hormone therapy can be used to control the symptoms of menopause. This treatment consists of estrogen, or a combination of estrogens and progesterone, administered via pill, patch, or spray. Long-term use of hormone therapy has been associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, a...
Estrogen stimulates the growth of the endometrium, the inner lining of theuterus, while progesterone prepares it for implantation and pregnancy. Progesterone also stimulates the growth of breast tissue, readying it for lactation. In the absence ofconception, the hormone levels fall, leading to menstru...