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From the ovaries, outward, all about female-focused health and medicine.
5 (Lesser Known) Tips For IUD Insertion
I was never comfortable with the idea of an implanted birth control option. I remember feeling my friend's Nexplanon implant and wanting to gag from the way it moved underneath her skin. Whenever I thought about an IUD (intrauterine device), I heard about all the horror stories of uterine perforation, or heavier, crampier periods (something I certainly didn't need).
By Alisan Keesee4 years ago in Viva
7 Methods for Improving or Preventing Diabetes
Diabetes & Blood Sugar Support Bruno Graizzaro weighed 298 pounds in 2017 and identified himself as a "big eater." He was on high doses of injectable insulin, used an oral diabetic medication, and was tormented by the ghosts of many family members who had fought with diabetes, including his father, who had lost a limb to the condition. "I was so buried in bad eating that I had no choice but to rely on the medications to keep my blood sugar in check," he adds.
By joshep kodithuwakku4 years ago in Viva
Your Double Mastectomy Recovery Comfort Checklist
July 15, 2020: Preventative double mastectomy. Long story as to how I got there, but I got there. Leading up to that date, here are some of the things I needed/wanted in my planning for comfort in my procedure.
By Tinka Boudit She/Her4 years ago in Viva
This Happens To The Women You Know During Their Menstrual Cycle
I have always avoided going out during my period. As much as I can help it, I hole up in my home. Not just because of the pelvic pain and mood swings. Not the bloating or excessive cramps. Not even the period poop.
By Oly Awamba4 years ago in Viva
Breaking Down of A Tampon
In her book Everything You Must Know About Tampons (1981), Nancy Friedman has written the following excerpt - “There is evidence of tampon use throughout history in a multitude of cultures. The oldest printed medical document, Papyrus Ebers, refers to the use of soft papyrus tampons by Egyptian women in the 15th century BCE. Roman women used wool tampons. Women in ancient Japan fashioned tampons out of paper, held them in place with a bandage, and changed them 10 to 12 times a day. Traditional Hawaiian women used the furry part of a native fern called hapu'u; and grasses, mosses and other plants are still used by women in parts of Asia.”
By mamta lemmebe4 years ago in Viva
8 Tips to Take Charge of Your PMDD
According to Florida Hospital, 85% of women suffer from PMS symptoms during their childbearing years. Most people, regardless of gender, are familiar with the most common symptoms of cramping, bloating, and irritability. There can be other symptoms as well, such as nervousness, anxiety, visual problems, heart palpitations, an inability to concentrate, and fatigue.
By Wendy Miller4 years ago in Viva
The Horrors of PMDD
When I first learned about PMDD, which stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, it was introduced to me in a pharmaceutical commercial. I honestly thought that they either created this as a made up disorder or a heightened version of PMS to sell their drugs. Als, when I first learned what PMS was, it was by a girlfriend at camp who told me it gives you cramps and lowers your mood right before you get your menstrual cycle. I honestly was not worried and I thought it would never affect me like it was some rare thing. What I didn’t know was that I would be rudely awakened by the strongest affects of PMDD symptoms.
By Amanda Babyatsky4 years ago in Viva
Big Boobs Aren’t All That Great
Sure, boobs are great. But did you ever think about all the problems that they cause? Funbags, breasts, bewbs, boobs, bangers, tits, titties, jabs… the list of names for these meat sacks are endless. They’re fun and functional at the same time. But have you ever thought about the serious side of having breasts?
By Caroline Egan4 years ago in Viva
