What Should I Expect From Menopause?

 

If you are a women and are in your late forties or early fifties, you may be wondering what to expect from the next phase in your life:  Menopause. You have survived puberty, made it through the hormonally-charged teenage years, muddled through countless menstrual cycles and handled multiple pregnancies… so what is next? While Menopause can present …

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Health Issues Specific To Women

 

Let’s face it, women are different from men! And, while there are a number of heath issues that affect both women and men equally, there are also some health issues that are specific to women. Here are some interesting facts from the National Institutes of Health regarding women’s health issues: Women are more likely to …

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Can I Still Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

 

If you are like many women considering breast augmentation surgery, you may be concerned about whether or not you will be able to breastfeed in the future, if you decide to go through with the surgery. Can you breastfeed after breast augmentation? The answer is that you most likely can, however, it depends on the …

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Should I Get Tested for STDs?

 

Are you wondering if you should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? It is an important question as more than 1/2 of all Americans get a sexually transmitted disease or infection at some time in their lives. Many times, STDs do not cause symptoms and many people never know they have one. This makes …

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