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Long-Term Effects of Fertility Drugs
Taking fertility drugs can help you realize your dream of giving birth to your own child, but they are not necessarily risk-free, according to both the American Fertility Association and Baby Center. Whether the drugs actually work, hopeful moms who take prescription fertility aids might experience potential long-term problems, such as ovarian cancer or children with birth defects.
Long-Term Effects of Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills are one of the most effective, accessible and popular contraceptive choices. Many women begin using birth control pills as a teen or a young woman and may continue them for a number of years, sometimes through menopause. Fortunately, oral contraceptives, particularly modern low-dose pills, are quite safe, but you should be aware of their long-term effects.
Cause of Heath Ledger's Death Determined
Actor Heath Ledgers sudden death was determined as an accidental overdose, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York has concluded. “Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine,” said an announcement released Wednesday morning by office spokesperson Ellen Borakove.
Hay Fever in a Toddler
“Hay fever” is the term commonly used to describe an allergy to grasses and pollens, including tree pollen. Often, these allergies are seasonal. Some toddlers are more sensitive to spring allergens, while others suffer most in the fall. Most toddlers who develop hay fever do not show symptoms until they are 3 or even 4 years old, according to BabyCenter.
The Average Breast Size of a Woman
Breasts are significant features of the female anatomy. Girls may start to develop breasts as early as 8 years old, but breast development may not start until the early teens. Most women’s breasts are fully developed by the time they reach their early 20s, and breast size will remain fairly stable, though it may fluctuate due to overall weight gain or pregnancy. Breast size is unique to each woman and is generally dictated by genetics.