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Recent Portia Side Effects

Posted by kimngo about 1 year ago
only took for 3 weeks, experienced EXTREME irritability, hypersensitivity, paranoia, crying spells; no effect on skin (same a...

Portia in the News

Zimbabwe: Govt Extends Malaria Spraying Programme - AllAfrica.com
In an interview, head of malaria programme in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare Dr Portia Manangazira said the programme, which usually ends in ...
Fri Mar 07 05:16:44 -0500 2008

Stars Come Out Against Gay Hate - Bgay.com
... celebrities such as Janet Jackson, TR Knight, Andre 3000, Ashanti, and Portia de Rossi, have gathered together to raise awareness about anti-gay hate ...
Mon Mar 10 16:59:53 -0400 2008

Portia says abortion debates, narrow and without context - Jamaica Observer
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Sat Mar 08 01:24:58 -0500 2008

Portia Chemical Information

ethinyl estradiol - A semisynthetic estrogen. Ethinyl estradiol binds to the estrogen receptor complex and enters the nucleus, activating DNA transcription of genes involved in estrogenic cellular responses. This agent also inhibits 5-alpha reductase in epididymal tissue, which lowers testosterone levels and may delay progression of prostatic cancer. In addition to its antineoplastic effects, ethinyl estradiol protects against osteoporosis. In animal models, short-term therapy with this agent has been shown to provide long-term protection against breast cancer, mimicking the antitumor effects of pregnancy. (NCI04)

levonorgestrel - The levorotatory form of norgestrel and synthetic progestogen with progestational and androgenic activity. Levonorgestrel binds to the progesterone receptor in the nucleus of target cells, thereby stimulating the resulting hormone-receptor complex, initiating transcription, and increasing the synthesis of certain proteins. This results in a suppression of luteinizing hormone (LH) activity and an inhibition of ovulation, as well as an alteration in the cervical mucus and endometrium.