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Can you take nicotine replacement treatment while you are on hormone replacement treatment?
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What are the symptoms and treatment options of menopause?
Menopause can also cause mood swings, trouble sleeping, thinning hair, and irregular periods, of course finally leading to no periods. Treatment is not usually necessary, as menopause is a natural process, but if symptoms are severe hormone replacements can be administered.
How is septo-optic dysplasia treated?
SOD is treated symptomatically. Hormone deficiencies are managed with hormone replacement therapy while the best possible visual acuity is achieved with corrective spectacle lenses.
What different kinds of treatment are available for hypothyroidism?
There is one standard treatment available for hypothyroidism. The oral medication, a synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine, will restore adequate hormone levels which reverses the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Is nicotine absorb though the skin?
That's how its done while using a nicotine patch. yes
Is nicotine gum bad for you?
It's a gum to help someone quit smoking. There are different levels, so that when you finish one level you can go to the next one which will give you a less nicotine until the person chew the gum for the chewing sensation and not for the nicotine. Users are not to smoke while on the gum because they can get very sick from doing that.
How do you absorb nicotine?
People consume nicotine by smoking tobacco products, using snuff or chewing tobacco, chewing nicotine gum or using a nicotine patch. Nicotine gum and the nicotine patch are made to be used in an effort to quit smoking. Snuff can be taken orally or sniffed through the nose, although the latter is an outdated practice.
How can hormone replacement therapy treat the symptoms of menopause?
by boosting the estrogen levels enough to suppress symptoms while also providing protection against heart disease and osteoporosis, which causes the bones to weaken
Can still smoke a small amount while on nicotine patches?
No
Is there any cigarette out there that can smoke that doesn't have nicotine but will suffice an oral fixation or deliver a sense of getting nicotine and that is safe without rat poison or chemicals?
There are "electronic cigarettes" that deliver pure nicotine in measured doses, without the harmful chemicals that accompany it in cigarette smoke. There is also the gum, which helps deal with the oral fixation while supplying measured amounts of nicotine. Neither is much help in stopping smoking, although either is far better than smoking tobacco.We recommend nicotine replacement with the patch, along with a totally inert cigarette substitute -- such as toothpicks -- to wean yourself off the drug and eventually stop smoking altogether.
Nicotine replacement therapy?
Alternative NamesSmoking cessation - nicotine replacement; Tobacco - nicotine replacement therapyInformationNicotine replacement therapy involves the use of products that provide low doses of nicotine but do not contain the toxins found in smoke. The goal of therapy is to relieve cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms when someone stops using cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.In general, nicotine replacement therapy benefits moderate-to-heavy smokers (people who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day) the most.Facts about using nicotine replacement therapy:By not cheating on the very first day of nicotine-replacement use, you can increase the chance of quitting permanently by tenfold.The more cigarettes you smoke, the higher the dose of nicotine replacement you may need at the start of therapy.Adding a counseling program will make you more likely to quit.Do not smoke while using nicotine replacement. It can cause nicotine to build up to toxic levels.Nicotine replacement helps prevent weight gain while you are using it. However, people are still at risk for gaining weight when they stop using all nicotine.The dose of nicotine should be slowly decreased.TYPES OF NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPYNicotine supplements come in several forms:GumInhalersLozengesNasal spraySkin patchAll of these work well if they are used correctly. People are more likely to use the gum and patches correctly than other forms of nicotine supplements.Nicotine Patch. All nicotine patches are placed and used in similar ways:A single patch is worn each day and replaced after 24 hours.Place the patch on different areas above the waist and below the neck each day.Put the patch on a hairless spot.People who wear the patches for 24 hours will have fewer withdrawal symptoms.If wearing the patch at night causes odd dreams, try sleeping without the patch.People who smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes per day should start with a lower dose patch (for example, 14 mg).Nicotine Gum or Lozenge. You can buy nicotine gum (Nicorette and others) or lozenges (Commit and others) without a prescription. Some people prefer lozenges to the patch, because they can control the nicotine dosage.Tips for using the gum:If you are just starting to quit, chew 1 - 2 pieces each hour, but no more than 20 pieces a day.Chew the gum slowly until it develops a peppery taste. Then tuck it between the gum and cheek and store it there so that the nicotine can be absorbed.The goal is to stop using the gum by 6 months. Although using nicotine gum long-term is probably safer than smoking, research is needed to confirm this.Wait at least 15 minutes after drinking coffee, tea, soft drinks, and acidic beverages before chewing a piece of gum.People who smoke more than 25 cigarettes per day have better results with the 4 mg dose than with the 2 mg dose.Nicotine Inhaler. The nicotine inhaler looks like a plastic cigarette holder. The nicotine inhaler requires a prescription in the United States.Insert nicotine cartridges into the inhaler and "puff" them for about 20 minutes, up to 16 times a day.The inhaler is fairly quick-acting, about the same as the gum and faster than the 2 - 4 hours it takes for the patch to work.The inhaler satisfies oral urges.Most of the nicotine vapor does not go into the airways of the lung. Some people notice mouth or throat irritation and cough.Using the inhaler and patch together can be very helpful when quitting.Nicotine Nasal Spray. The nasal spray satisfies immediate cravings by providing quick doses of nicotine.It may be used along with the patch. Levels of nicotine peak within 5 - 10 minutes after using the spray.The spray can irritate the nose, eyes, and throat. These side effects often go away within the first few days.SIDE EFFECTS AND RISKSAny of these nicotine products may cause side effects. Patients using very high doses are more likely to have symptoms. Reducing the dose can prevent these symptoms. Side effects include:HeadachesNausea and other digestive problemsProblems getting to sleep in the first few days, most often with the patch. This problem usually passes.SPECIAL CONCERNSNicotine patches pose no danger for people with heart or blood circulation problems. However, the unhealthy cholesterol levels (lower HDL levels) caused by smoking do not get better until the nicotine patch is stopped.Nicotine replacement may not be completely safe in pregnant women, although no real harmful effects have been reported. The unborn children of women who use the patch may have a faster heart rate.Keep all nicotine products away from children, especially small children. Nicotine is a poison.A parent should call a physician or a poison control center right away if a child has been exposed to a nicotine replacement product, even for a short time.Parents should watch for any symptoms, including stomach upset, irritability, headaches, a rash, or fatigue.ReferencesAmerican Cancer Society. Guide to Quitting Smoking. January 2011. Accessed February 21, 2011.Burke MV, Ebbert JO, Hays JT. Treatment of tobacco dependence. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008;83:479-483.Moore D, Aveyard P, Connock M, Wang D, Fry-Smith A, Barton P. Effectiveness and safety of nicotine replacement therapy assisted reduction to stop smoking: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2009;338:b1024.Hays JT, Ebbert JO, Sood A. Treating tobacco dependence in light of the 2008 US Department of Health and Human Services clinical practice guideline. Mayo Clin Proc. 2009;84:730-735.Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/21/2011David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Will hcg help with rhematoid arthritis?
I went for a reasonably long search to find a real connection in the treatment of RA with HCG. while there are certain points in HCG that seem to point towards HCG having some effect on the same tissues that are effected by RA there seems to be nothing available on the clinical application of this hormone in the case of RA. I would say that if there is any treatment involving this hormone it would still be in its infancy.
The menstrual cycle's hormone levels are shown below. Which hormone is least active while ovulation is occurring?
Progesterone
