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How to Get Rid of a Milk Blister

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A milk blister, sometimes called a "bleb," is a nipple pore overgrown with skin. As a result, milk backs up behind the blocked pore. It is often white, clear or yellow and can be extremely painful for the breastfeeding mother. There are a variety ... more »

How to Prevent Ovarian Cancer

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It is difficult to prevent ovarian cancer, because the risk factors are not aspects of life that most people have control of. Ovarian cancer, the cancer in which tumors develop on or inside a woman's ovaries, does not have a known cause, but ... more »

How to Thicken the Uterine Lining

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The uterine lining, or endometrium, is composed of the cells that line the womb. This lining thickens each month in preparation for a possible pregnancy. But some women have a lining that is too thin, causing skipped menstrual cycles or ... more »

How to Use a Menstrual Cycle Calculator

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Using a menstrual cycle calculator will help you to learn more about your body and also to predict when you are most fertile. This information can help you to either avoid or encourage pregnancy. Additionally, knowing when to expect your next ... more »

How to Use Estrogen Cream

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Recent studies indicate that hormone replacement therapy may increase a women's risk of cancer. So women are seeking safer, gentler alternatives for treating the symptoms of menopause. One alternative is estrogen cream. It contains natural rather ... more »

How to Alleviate Breast Pain With Home Remedies

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Breast pain can be caused by any number of things, but the most common cause is hormone changes associated with the menstrual cycle. If you are experiencing breast pain, a remedy may be as close as your kitchen cupboard or bathroom closet... more »

How to Buy a Menstrual Cup

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Disposable feminine hygiene products fill landfills and often cause plumbing problems. An environment-friendly alternative is the popular menstrual cup. Usually guaranteed for years, a menstrual cup can help you save your pipes, your money and ... more »

How to Care for a Woman in Labor

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A woman in labor does not need her husband or significant other running around in a panic creating more stress for her. You need to keep your head on straight and concentrate. Here is how to properly help a woman in labor... more »

How to Control Your Weight

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Recently, research has shown that yo-yo dieting can be as bad as not dieting at all. I have come to the conclusion that before "dieting" the key is to learn to maintain your weight and changing the way you think about yourself and about ... more »

How to Cope With Menopause

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If you're a woman around age 50 or have had an ovariectomy, you're most likely facing menopause. Although some women breeze through menopause, others experience mood changes, hot flashes, sweats or vaginal dryness... more »

How to cure a bad hangover

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We all have had hangovers. Some more severe than others. After living three years with my alcoholic ex-husband, I can tell you this method of relieving hangovers worked every time... more »

How to Diagnose Thrush

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If you have experienced pain in your nipples or breasts after breastfeeding that can not be attributed to improper latch or positioning then you may have thrush. Thrush is a type of yeast infection that can affect the mucous membranes of the ... more »

How to Ease Menstruation with Ayurveda

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Ayurveda refers to menstruation as Raja Pravritti. According to Ayurvedic medicine, menstruation is a positive time as it provides the body with an the opportunity for purification and renewal. Women have found some relief from painful and heavy ... more »

How to Ease Morning Sickness

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So you're expecting a baby (or babies!)? You must be happy and glowing! Or in my experience as sick as a dog! For some people the nausea starts before they even know they are pregnant, while for others it starts a little later. It *usually* fades ... more »

How to Eat Right During Menopause

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Good nutrition will help ease the symptoms of menopause by supplying a changing body with the nutrients necessary for optimal health throughout this transitional phase... more »

How to Enjoy Sex After Vaginoplasty

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Vaginal surgery restores self-esteem, rejuvenates your love life and recreates sexual excitement. There's a 98% success rate. Both men and women benefit from the surgery. How soon you can have sex after surgery depends on the patient. ... more »

How to Feel Sexy After Menopause

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A woman's body goes through many changes during Menopause. However, this doesn't mean that she shouldn't feel sexy. The key to feeling sexy after menopause is to realize that although your body is changing, it can be sexy in a whole new way... more »

How to Find a Women's Shelter

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A women's shelter is a place for women to seek refuge when they have nowhere else to turn. Many women's shelters offer essential services to help residents get back on their feet quickly, such as occupational training, temporary housing and legal ... more »

How to Find the Right OB/GYN

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Choosing an OB/GYN that is right for you is one of the most important decisions you will make for your health. You want to choose the doctor that not only possesses a high level of experience, but also with whom you feel comfortable and can talk ... more »

How to Find Where to Get a Free Mammogram During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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This is one doctor's visit that many women dread. There are several reasons why. One is because we have heard that it is extremely painful and two because there is a chance that we can have a lump in our breasts that could be cancer. The month ... more »

How to Flatten Your Postpartum Stomach

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Most women will agree that there is no greater joy than having a baby. The growing belly of pregnancy is welcome evidence of the miracle of life. Once the baby arrives, it can be very challenging to get your stomach back to its pre-pregnancy ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Plugged Milk Duct

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Breast tenderness, hard lumps, a wedge-shaped red area and warmth and inflammation—and you thought breastfeeding was going to be a wonderful experience! Don't panic, breastfeeding is a wonderful experience. You could have plugged milk ducts. ... more »

How to How Women Can Stay Healthy Eating Super Foods

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Understanding the wealth of nutrition and diet advice out there, WebMD set out to find the healthiest foods that women can eat and I have outlined them here for you. Based on expert advice, what follows is a description of the six super foods ... more »

How to Improve Sex After Menopause

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Sex after menopause affects different women in different ways. Some say it's the best ever, while others struggle with diminished sex drive and physical problems. It's not an easy topic to discuss. Some women suffer in silence, but there are ... more »

How to Know if a Tampon has Caused an Infection

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Although tampons are usually safe to use, once in awhile they may be the cause of an infection. In rare cases, tampons may cause you to develop abnormal discharge or trigger the more serious toxic shock syndrome (TSS). To rule out any other ... more »

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