Sleep & NighttimeConversation script
Sexual Behavior During Sleep: Bringing a Witness Account to a Clinician
Discuss reported nighttime behavior, what you remember and the safety of those affected.
The library
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Odor & SweatField notes
Smell Changed After a New Medicine? Bring the Timeline
Use the sequence to guide a prescriber review, without deciding that the medicine caused the change.
Odor & SweatGuide
Smelly Scalp: Which Shampoos Help and When to See a Dermatologist
A scalp that smells even after washing is common, and the shampoo aisle offers clarifying, tea tree and medicated options. Here is what usually causes it and how to match the product to the problem.
Menopause & HormonesEvidence check
Soy Isoflavone Supplements for Hot Flashes: How Much Do They Help?
Soy isoflavone pills are a popular plant-based option for hot flashes. A review of trials found they cut hot flash frequency by about a fifth compared with placebo, but results vary, and soy foods and supplements aren't the same thing.
SkinMyth buster
SPF Is Not a Sun-Time Multiplier
Do not turn a sunscreen number into a personal allowance of hours outdoors.
SkinWhat to expect
Spider Vein Injections (Sclerotherapy): Results, Side Effects and What to Ask
Sclerotherapy injects a solution that makes small leg veins fade. Each session clears about half to most of the treated veins, but brown marks, bruising and new veins can follow. Here is what to expect before you book a series.
Breath & MouthChecklist
Sports Mouthguard Damaged or Not Fitting? Tell Your Dentist
Bring changes in your fitted contact-sports guard to your dental team.
SkinChecklist
Spray Sunscreen Near a Grill? Check the Flammability Warning
Plan around the label before applying or wearing a product near flames.
SkinConversation script
Before a Spray Tan: Ask About Exposure Protection
FDA advises asking a commercial spray-tan facility how it protects the entire eye area, mucous membranes and against inhaling or ingesting the product.
Menopause & HormonesEvidence check
Stellate Ganglion Block for Hot Flashes: What the Neck Injection Trials Show
A numbing injection beside the nerves in the neck is offered by some pain clinics as a nonhormone treatment for hot flashes. The Menopause Society lists it as an option based on limited evidence. Two small trials show what it can and can't do, and what to ask before you book.
SkinEvidence check
Burning Skin After Stopping Steroid Cream: Ask for a Review
Describe the reaction to your prescriber or pharmacist without deciding its cause from a label.
Intimate HealthConversation script
STI Result: Ask the Clinic for Partner-Contact Help
You can ask your sexual health team how they help with contacting partners.
