For many couples who struggle with fertility problems, medication is an effective treatment to promote ovulation. Clomiphene citrate, a synthetic oral medication, is often the first choice for treating infertility. This anti-estrogen drug causes a release of hormones that stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs. However, clomiphene citrate is not effective for all women. If clomiphene citrate is not successful, one of the following injectable hormones may be recommended by your infertility doctor to stimulate ovulation.
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For many people in the U.S. and other western countries, crooked teeth are embarrassing. People spend thousands of dollars attempting to correct crooked teeth and get that "perfect" smile.
A growing trend in Japanese dentistry does exactly the opposite. The "yaeba" or "double tooth" in Japanese is a cosmetic dentistry trend that actually makes teeth appear less perfect by simulating crooked, protruding canine teeth. The New York Daily News reports that this procedure has become extremely popular among young women and adolescent girls.
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As many women approach the end of their pregnancies they excitedly wait to meet their babies. In many cases the mother wonders if she will go into labor before or after her due date. There is no way to predict exactly what time the baby will come. Every woman's body is so different. But there are some factors that will contribute to the timing of labor. Here are 3 factors that will affect labor.
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Make your practice appeal to patients of all ages by giving it the upper edge when it comes to running efficiently. A digital x-ray machine that produces 3-dimensional images can give you the results that you have been looking for. Taking x-rays will be simple and efficient. You will receive instant results, and there will be no guessing when it comes to determining the condition of a patient's teeth. Read on to learn how these machines can help you out on a daily basis.
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Having a mole removed isn't an uncommon procedure, but it can leave behind a scar that's distressing. Over-the-counter products designed to reduce the appearance of scars can be expensive. If you'd rather try an inexpensive product to reduce the appearance of your scar, read more.
Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter
Both shea butter and cocoa butter contain natural fats that soften skin and encourage the growth of collagen, which healthy skin needs.
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