Question 1

I'm on day 13 after my IUI and have been taking progesterone. I've had headaches, leg and back pain, and sometimes my mouth waters or I feel aches like when my period is about to start. I havent taken a pregnancy test yet because my period isn't due for another four days. Can you advise me on what might be going on?

Accepted Answer

Chicken is a moderate-purine food, which means it can contribute to uric acid production in the body. However, the impact is relatively mild compared to high-purine foods like organ meats, seafood, and beer.

To put things into perspective:

- 3 ounces (85g) of cooked chicken contain about 150-200 mg of purines.
- The recommended daily purine intake for individuals with gout or high uric acid is around 100-150 mg.

If you're concerned about uric acid, consider these tips:

1. *Moderation is key*: Enjoy chicken in moderation (1-2 servings a week).
2. *Balance your diet*: Pair chicken with low-purine foods like vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
3. *Stay hydrated*: Drink plenty of water to help flush out uric acid.

You don't necessarily need to stop eating chicken entirely, Manas. Just be mindful of your overall diet and purine intake.

Question 2

How can eating sugar cubes lead to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Any food with added sugar can cause increase in sugar level, waist circumference, body fat and also effect insulin sensitivity / secretion.

Question 3

I'm a 27-year-old girl, and my height is around 5 inches. I'm really wondering if it's possible to increase my height at this point. Could you let me know if there are any options or methods available for someone my age to grow taller?

Accepted Answer

once you're done growing, that's pretty much it. Men grow height-wise until 21 years old, although depending on the person they may experience slight changes until 25.

For someone in their later twenties, you're already not producing the regul ar pulsatile bursts of growth hormone needed to stimulate longitudinal growth, but even if an exogenous source was provided, the growth region of the bone known as the epiphyseal plate has already shut down, so you'd only grow laterally.....

What is a good sugar number for diabetics?

Goal HBA1C is 6 - 7 % for Diabetics.

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