Using a diaphragm is a form of birth control. It prevents pregnancy by creating a barrier between a woman's uterus and a man's sperm. The diaphragm is a reusable dome cup. It is suitable for opening the cervix. People often use diaphragms with spermicide. This...
Read moreEating for two is not the free, guilt-free eating we often see in movies. In fact, eating healthy is more important than ever during pregnancy. It means you're making healthy choices for both of you. Your food should reflect that. Taking early steps to provide...
Read moreWhat is alcohol withdrawal syndrome? Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a collection of symptoms that people can experience when they stop drinking. Often it occurs in people who have had an alcohol abuse problem for weeks, months, or years. Those who drank only once rarely had...
Read moreThey say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. However, women (as well as men) continue to struggle with weight and other health problems as they enter their 40s. Both your nutritional needs (food and water) and your metabolism (the rate at which...
Read moreSome women choose to express and store breast milk. You may decide to do this when you return to work from maternity leave. Or you may want to express milk so your husband can breastfeed the baby. Whatever the reason, expressing milk allows you to...
Read moreWhat is high blood pressure during pregnancy? A small percentage of pregnant women in the United States have high blood pressure at some point in their pregnancy. Some cases are mild; Other cases are serious. Treatments vary depending on the type you have and how...
Read moreWhat is chronic pain? There are two types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain tells you that your body is injured. It usually doesn't last long. It will go away as your body heals. Chronic pain lasts much longer. Chronic pain can last for...
Read moreWhat is infertility? Infertility means that a couple cannot get pregnant after 1 year of regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women and men. A woman is considered infertile if she has been trying to get pregnant for 1 year and has not used...
Read moreWhat is cervical dysplasia? Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal or precancerous cells in and around a woman's cervix. The vagina opens into the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus. It is detected with a pap smear. It is diagnosed by...
Read moreWhen it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When will the exam start? How often does it come? Can certain foods affect how you feel? In your search for insights, you may have found information that you consider factual. But...
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