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[pulsepoint @pulsepointexpl]

Had a patient ask me last week: "Doc, but I don't have cysts on my ovaries, so how can I have PCOS?"
Real question. And honestly most people believe this.
PCOS isn't about cysts. It's about your hormones and insulin working against you.

[pulsepoint @pulsepointexpl]

Ever wondered how ARVs actually work not just "they treat HIV" but how? This breaks it down in 3 simple steps using stickmen: fake bricks that jam viral construction, a padlock on the cell's DNA library, and the result ,undetectable viral load. Simple science, real impact. #ARV #HIVawareness #MedEd #PulsePoint

[Medicoz Fatima @MedicozFatima]

@pulsepointexpl Clear, useful breakdown. Intrapartum remains the biggest window, which is why ART + good delivery planning have cut transmission so dramatically.

[pulsepoint @pulsepointexpl]

HIV Vertical (Mother-to-Child) Transmission
Timing of transmission:
Intrauterine -transplacental
Intrapartum - largest contributor, exposure to maternal blood/secretions during delivery
Postpartum via breastfeeding , cumulative with duration of breastfeeding

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@ChainChaserVN Let's go

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@CteaAminah Yeah it's

[pulsepoint @pulsepointexpl]

HIV Vertical (Mother-to-Child) Transmission
Timing of transmission:
Intrauterine -transplacental
Intrapartum - largest contributor, exposure to maternal blood/secretions during delivery
Postpartum via breastfeeding , cumulative with duration of breastfeeding

[Keith Siau @drkeithsiau]

Diagnosis of gallstones - a quick look at the different diagnostic modalities available ☢️🎯

[pulsepoint @pulsepointexpl]

"Endo belly," period pain that stops you cold, pain during sex and doctors calling it "just bad periods" for years.
Endometriosis takes an average of 7-10 years to diagnose.
Here's what your body might be telling you 🧵👇
#PeriodPain #ReproductiveHealth #KnowYourBody

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@Mr57814170 @DUU4 Done

[pulsepoint @pulsepointexpl]

"Endo belly," period pain that stops you cold, pain during sex and doctors calling it "just bad periods" for years.
Endometriosis takes an average of 7-10 years to diagnose.
Here's what your body might be telling you 🧵👇
#PeriodPain #ReproductiveHealth #KnowYourBody