Womens Health

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Tampon or pad? The age-old question many young ladies ask themselves as they approach puberty. Many girls avoid using tampons because they don't know how to use them and are embarrassed to ask anyone the specific details. While making the choice ... more »
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Vaginal discharge is normal, but the amount may be altered by infection, hormonal changes, illness and stress. Some women naturally have heavier discharge, which may fluctuate around the menstrual cycle... more »
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Whether you are stuck in the house because of a snowstorm, or sick in a hospital bed, or too old to go out without assistance of some sort, or just carless, or locked up in a cell for a DUI or some drug offense or even just for protesting, the ... more »
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Weakened pelvic floor muscles can lead to incontinence, pelvic pressure or vaginal pro-lapse. You can strengthen these muscles with Kegal exercises. Follow these steps... more »
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Premenstrual syndrome, better known as PMS, is a group of symptoms that occur before the beginning of your menstrual period... more »
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Women take menstruation as a matter of course, although it's an unpleasant and usually painful part of life. Knowing the process your body goes through during this cycle may give you new respect for your body's ability and flexibility. At birth a ... more »
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Are you frustrated with your wife every night? Cannot get enough intimate moments? Well, if you are a husband who wants to have more favor in bedtime plays then you need to know the tricks. Some women are depressed and that's one reason to lower ... more »
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Conceiving a child can be a very difficult and frustrating thing for some. For others it can be very easy and even very unexpected. Here are a few tips to get things going... more »
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There is nothing wrong with caring about your personal appearance. We all have our “bad” days. So what about the days when you don’t feel good about yourself or the days when you are physically ill? The best way to look good when you don’t ... more »
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All breast feeding mom's know: clogged milk ducts can hurt! Here is a simple way to open the duct, in a few, easy steps... more »
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Keep track of how your body has acted previously to predict when your next period will come. Most women have 28 to 35 days in their cycle. To predict your next period, you must track your cycle... more »
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In order to prevent pregnancy naturally, a woman or couple must understand the female reproductive cycle and what days pregnancy is most likely to occur. There are several easy to understand methods, assuming that you are a woman who has a ... more »
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Vaginitis is a condition that affects women and causes intense itching, discharge with a strange odor, and burning or swelling of the vagina. Once you notice these symptoms and suspect you have vaginitis, seek medical attention so the doctor can ... more »
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Our hair is viewed by many humans as our crowning glory, quite literally. We lose, on average, 50-100 strands each day which are replaced by new hair follicles. However, age, genetics or illness can cause this new hair growth to slow and balding ... more »
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Water retention is a common problem, especially in women. It usually indicates weakness in the adrenal glands, heart or kidneys, possibly from stress. Medical doctors usually prescribe diuretics to treat water retention, but there are other ... more »
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Women have two primary options for personal protection during a menstrual cycle, sanitary napkins and tampons. Follow these steps to make the appropriate choice... more »
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Okay, you're pregnant. Face it: You can't live it up in exactly the same ways you used to. But there still are plenty of ways to have a good time... more »
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Miscarriage is a relatively common and unfortunate experience, but that fact of life does not make it any easier to accept if it happens to you or someone you love. Ending a pregnancy without a baby to hold in your arms is heartbreaking. The main ... more »
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Hot flashes are one of the most dreaded symptoms of women going through menopause. It involves a sudden sense of overheating and a flush that overtakes the body. A hot flash occurs due to the sudden fluctuation of hormones that occur during ... more »
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Your clothes don't fit right, and you've got an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach. It's one more thing you have to worry about the week before you get your period. Bloating caused by PMS is a pain, but you don't have to deal with it. Here's ... more »
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When you're in a pinch and need to purchase a tampon, vending machines in public restrooms are often your only option. While they might not be your usual brand or preference, they still do the job and will last until you have other options ... more »
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Breast fibroids are usually benign, movable, rubbery nodules that cause pain and swelling near the breast surface. They are common in women 30 years of age and older. Here is how to cope with breast fibroids and not worry that it could be ... more »
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A hysterectomy is surgical removal of the uterus. A hysterectomy may be partial which means just the uterus is removed. A full hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries. The surgery may be done to treat uterine ... more »
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Male Yeast Infection is usually the result of using antibiotics for a prolonged period. It is harder to detect yeast infection in men than women because of the physical different in built between both genders. Men will go for a longer period not ... more »
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Whether you have a serious health issue or not, you might want to pay attention to what your body is absorbing through your skin when you wear makeup. Most readily-available makeup is loaded with chemicals that are either untested for long-term ... more »