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Oral contraceptive pill

The Oral Contraceptive Pill contains the female sex hormones oestrogen and progestogen. It…

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Ovulation

Ovulation refers to the release of the female’s egg from its…

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Mini pill

The Mini Pill is a contraceptive (birth control) pill which contains only the…

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Menstrual cycle

The menstrual cycle refers to the cycle of changes a woman’s reproductive tract…

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Depo Provera

Depo Provera is a birth control injection. It consists of a progestogen hormone…

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Refludan (lepirudin)

Refludan (lepirudin) is an anti-coagulant drug used to treat a complication of…

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Thrombocytopenia (Thrombocytopaenia)

Thrombocytopenia refers to an abnormally low number of platelets in the…

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Chronic Heart Failure

Chronic Heart Failure a disease in which the heart is…

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Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

A myocardial infarction (commonly called a heart attack) occurs when an…