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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that causes the ovaries to overproduce androgens, a group of hormones present in larger amounts in people with testes and smaller amounts in people with ovaries. The main androgen hormones are testosterone and androstenedione. High androgen levels can lead to several symptoms, including acne. Read on to learn more about how PCOS can affect acne and what you can do about it. fizkes / Getty Images Hormonal Acne From PCOS Everyone produces androgens in varying amounts based on whether they have ovaries or testes. In people with ovaries, androgens are produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands, and fat cells. In normal amounts, these hormones serve a healthy purpose. If an overproduction occurs, symptoms can arise such as: Excess androgen is a hallmark symptom of PCOS (a symptom that is typically present). Appearance and Location PCOS acne tends to have lesions that are larger...

Sexually transmitted diseases: Home remedies to treat STDs. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat sexually transmitted diseases. But several natural remedies can also help. Written by Satata Karmakar | Updated : November 21, 2020 7:35 PM IST Sexually transmitted diseases which are also known as STDs are infections that can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected individual. How are they transmitted? Well, STDs can be transmitted during vaginal or other types of sexual intercourse including oral and anal sex, but some are acquired simply by skin-to-skin contact. Scary isn't it? We get it. STDs can't be treated completely using home remedies, however, they can be under control if you try some of the effective home remedies. HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, some forms of hepatitis, syphilis, and trichomoniasis are some of the commonly found STDs. Wha...

The venereal disease research laboratory test (VDRL) is a blood test that can identify syphilis infections. Syphilis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 115,045 new syphilis diagnoses during 2018. Untreated syphilis can damage vital organs, including the brain, spinal cord, and heart. With the help of screening and testing procedures, doctors can diagnose syphilis and other STIs in the early stages. This article will look at the VDRL test, which is one type of syphilis screening test. The VDRL test is 1 of 3 nontreponemal tests for detecting syphilis. Nontreponemal tests are not specific to syphilis and can yield false-positive results. Doctors cannot diagnose syphilis infections based on positive VDRL results alone . They need to confirm the infection with a treponemal test, which is specific to syphilis. A doctor may perform a VDRL test on either the blood or the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)....

An expert outlines the risks and treatments. Content sponsored by Vetoquinol Background & pathophysiology Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are commonly prescribed antidepressants in the US 1 (see Table ), and companion animals, especially cats, frequently ingest them. Venlafaxine (Effexor), which inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, is one of the top medications cats ingest. 2 Thus, it is vital that we recognize these intoxications and treat them appropriately. Serotonin is found in receptors of various subtypes throughout the body, especially the brain (neurons), gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and vasculature, where it acts as a vasoconstrictor. 3 After being released by neurons, serotonin may be reabsorbed by them or broken down by monoamine oxidases (MAOs). MAO inhibitors prevent the breakdown of serotonin, and both SSRIs and SNRIs prevent its reuptake. MAO inhibitors can...

As an adolescent-medicine doctor, I hear a lot about vaginal discharge. Whad'ya know? I have a few patients here right now. Why don't you join me as I find out what's going on. Wait one sec while I ask parents to sit in the waiting room so we can speak confidentially. My questions: Discharge color? Belly pain? Burning with urination? Have you ever been sexually active? Patient 1: "Clear, no odor, no itch, no belly pain, no burning, never sexually active" ADVERTISEMENT Our first patient has a normal vaginal discharge. I teach pediatric residents and medical students the importance of knowing what is normal in order to recognize what is abnormal. If you're up for it, I'd like to share Vaginal Discharge 101 with you. Vaginal discharge is a mixture of fluid, cells, and bacteria that lubricates and protects the vagina. Normal discharge is usually: Clear, white, or off-white Varies in thickness during the menstrual cycle Patient 2: "White, no odor, itchy, n...

Introduction Gastroparesis is a motility disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction and/or gastric dysrhythmia with reduced coordination of gastric peristalsis. 1–5 Cardinal symptoms, which are chronic with episodic exacerbation, include early satiety, postprandial fullness, nausea, vomiting, and upper abdominal discomfort. 3,6 Symptom pattern and severity may vary and are often determined by the underlying disease etiology, which may be idiopathic, diabetic, iatrogenic, or postsurgical. 3,7 Increasing disease severity can result in greater morbidity and mortality, as well as nutritional deficiencies and other detrimental effects on patients' quality of life. 8,9 Gastroparesis may also be associated with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, or may manifest following a bacterial or viral infection. 3 Owing to an overlap of symptoms with other conditions, diagnosis of gastroparesis can prove challenging, and data on glo...