fertility and pregnancy tests, dietary supplements

what is the most critical aspect of testing kits

timing

when should you use an ovulation test

at the most fertile point or day 14 of cycle

what do FSH and LH do

stimulate folliculation and in follicular phase

what is shed during a period

regressing corpus luteum

what does FSH cause

the release of estrogen and progesterone

what does the C line on a pregnancy test show

control, that the test is working properly

what does the T line on a pregnancy test show

test, indicates a positive test

what are causes of a faint positive test

early pregnancy, dilution due to lots of water intake

when should a retest be done in pregnancy tests

time of the next period and a few days after missed period

What did the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 do?

caused manufacturer self regulation on dietary products, causes no proof of efficacy or safety data for products put on market before 1994

what is the most reliable certification for dietary supplements

U.S. pharmacopeia

when can pregnant or lactating patients be recommended dietary supplements

never

what are the 5 unsafe herbal therapies

kava, ephedra, yohimbe, red yeast rice, kratom

what does CBD claim to help

chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia

what adverse effects can CBD cause

drowsiness, dizziness

when should CBD be avoided

patients with multiple meds, pregnant or lactating patients

what interactions does CBD have

additive effects with CNS depressants, inhibits CYP450 and CYP3A4

what are the four G's

ginko, ginger, ginseng, garlic

what do the four G's do

increase anti-platelet, increase anti-coagulants, can cause GI bleeds

what two dietary supplements may be of some value if they are obtained from a reputable source

saw palmetto, black cohosh

What is garlic used for?

hyperlipidemia and hypertension

what is gingko used for

dementia

what is ginger used for

motion sickness

what is ginseng used for

cognitive and sexual function