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Managing Menopause

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:08:27 +0000

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 if it occurs in a woman before the age of 40 years and considered late if it occurs in a woman after the age of 55 years

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Coping With Infertility

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:05:41 +0000

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.

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STD

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:03:03 +0000

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.

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Sexual Dysfunction

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:59:06 +0000

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 your doctor.

Types of female sexual dysfunction

Women with sexual dysfunction typically have four types of sexual problems.

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Pelvic Prolapse

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:56:43 +0000

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 organs that can be involved when you have a pelvic organ prolapse.

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Vaginal Discharges

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:53:35 +0000

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 discharge is thicker. The thickness and color of the discharge may also vary depending on your Menstrual cycle.

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Uterine Fibroids

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:49:29 +0000

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 or surgery or a combination of both.

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Polycystic Ovaries

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:46:34 +0000

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.

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Endometriosis

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:41:00 +0000

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 outside your uterus, in other parts such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or your Pelvis.

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PID

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:35:11 +0000

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.

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