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Managing Menopause

Managing Menopause...

Menopause is a time in a woman’s life when her periods stop permanently. It marks the end of the reproductive period and it is usually confirmed when you have missed your periods for a consecutive of 12 months. Menopause is not a disorder but a natural biological process. Most women reaches Menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, although both early and late Menopause are not unusual. Menopause is considered premature...
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Coping With Infertility

Coping With Infertility...

Infertility is defined as a condition where couples fail to conceive despite more than a year of unprotected, well timed sexual intercourse. The good news is that most couples, who are unsuccessful in having a baby, eventually do conceive, with or without treatment. Read More On IWH
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STD

STD...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are the infections that you might get when you have sex with a person who is already infected. These infections can pass on to you through vaginal and/or anal intercourse, oral sex and even skin contact. STDs can affect both men and women but the complications in women are more severe than in men. Read More On IWH
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Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Dysfunction...

Sexual problems affect both men and women. If you do not want to have sex or it never feels good, you might have a sexual problem. The condition is medically called “female sexual dysfunction”. You may feel diminished sexual desire or even pain while having sex. If you feel your sexual dysfunction is upsetting your relationship with your partner or you feel frequently bothered about it, its time for you to inform...
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Pelvic Prolapse

Pelvic Prolapse...

Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which one or more of the organs that make up your pelvic anatomy—such as your bladder—drop from its natural position onto your lower abdomen, placing pressure against the walls of the Vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse can be of many types (view animation) and more than one pelvic organ can prolapse simultaneously. Your bladder, urethra, vagina, uterus, Rectum and small bowel are...
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Vaginal Discharges

Vaginal Discharges...

Vaginal discharge is your body’s way of keeping the Vagina clean and healthy. It is a normal, healthy phenomenon that occurs when glands in your Vagina and Cervix release small amounts of fluids that flow out of your Vagina everyday. This clear, milky fluid that is discharged is not foul smelling and contains old Cells that may have stuck on to your vaginal lining. During breastfeeding and sexual stimulation, vaginal...
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Uterine Fibroids

Uterine Fibroids...

Uterine fibroids are the benign tumors that develop from the muscles of the uterine wall. Fibroids are a common problem among many women, but you may hardly realize it since they often produce no symptoms. Fibroids are not a major health hazard. They often need no treatment and the presence of fibroids does not pose a risk of cancer. If your symptoms are worrisome, consult your gynecologist. Treatment may be with medicines...
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Polycystic Ovaries

Polycystic Ovaries...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), also known as Polycystic Ovary Disease is a disorder that occurs due to imbalances or abnormalities in the hormones. Hormonal abnormalities can make the ovaries produce more eggs. These eggs turn into Cysts and the ovaries become large and studded with numerous Cysts (polycystic). It may begin in the teenage years and mostly affects women of childbearing age. Read More On IWH
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Endometriosis

Endometriosis...

Endometriosis is a painful disorder of the female reproductive system. It is a condition in which bits of the tissue similar to the lining of the Uterus (endometrium) grow in other parts of the body. When you menstruate, the endometrial lining, also called endometrial tissue is discharged out of your body along with the menstrual flow. If you have endometriosis, the tissue from the lining of the Uterus also gets lodged...
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PID

PID...

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the infection of the female reproductive organs especially the fallopian tubes, Uterus and ovaries. It is a common complication that occurs as a result of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Read More On IWH
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