When to reach out to your Care Team: If constipation lasts more than three days If it is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain Seek immediate medical care if you experience severe pain, bloating with an inability to pass gas, or ongoing nausea and vomiting
The conversation should not start with "which medication has fewer side effects." It should start with "What does the evidence actually show about both efficacy and tolerability?" For most high-risk primary prevention patients, statins remain first-line for good reason
However, that change might not be reflected in the patient's chart, making it an important occurrence worth further understanding
In general: Estrogen therapy may reduce milk supply Some hormones can pass into breast milk Safety depends on dosage, timing, and type of therapy Because of these factors, traditional hormone replacement therapy is often postponed unless medically necessary