Most women can tell a story or two about having miserable PMS. Times where it sent them home from work or woke them up every few hours for nights every month. Miserable cramps. It’s common for a woman’s monthly cycle, including pre-menstruation, to cause some discomfort. And having problems that are “worse than normal” is …
Everyone is unique, and so is every phase of a person’s life. During the times when you do not want to become pregnant, birth control is an essential tool in your life-management toolbox. While most people think of oral contraceptives as the default family planning option, this is far from the case. When you want …
While it’s one of the least invasive routine procedures during pregnancy, the glucose screening test tends to also be one of the most dreaded. Women who have given birth before often describe it in less than glowing terms, and women who are carrying their first child have usually heard friends or family members do just …
Perhaps you have concluded that menopausal treatment is what you need. However, because there are so many menopausal symptoms, no two women will have the same transition. Therefore, doctors must offer different ways to deal with the condition. Also, because each woman goes through menopause differently, she needs to have a relationship with her doctor …
Many women suffer from menstrual disorders without ever complaining. Although our society has come a long way, openly discussing periods is still considered taboo. This often leads to women having no way of identifying potentially serious health problems associated with menstruation. In the past, women had to rely on memory to monitor the cycle and …
If you are experiencing discomfort in the area between your hips and below your belly button that has lasted for half a year or more, you may be dealing with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). It could be caused by various conditions (urinary, reproductive or digestive), or it could be caused by nothing. Common Causes of …
“High-risk pregnancy” is one of the scariest phrases you can hear. No parent wants to battle the inherent dangers of a high-risk pregnancy. Unfortunately, for some mothers-to-be, this is real life for various reasons. Having an OB/GYN you can trust and who is experienced in high-risk pregnancy care can make an enormous difference in how …
Any itching on your body can be annoying; but when it happens “down there,” not only is it annoying, it can also be very uncomfortable and embarrassing. Most vaginal itching is not serious and if it does not go away on its own after a day or so, it usually responds to simple treatment. When …
Although a perfectly natural part of living, periods are an unpleasant and often painful experience for many. If you have a very heavy menstrual flow, your time of the month poses additional challenges. Producing a higher amount of blood than average during your menses requires planning and organization. As you may have to change your …
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