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From the ovaries, outward, all about female-focused health and medicine.
Why is the gallbladder inflamed in women more often? Where do new stones come from after removing it? What medications can provoke cholecystitis?
Female cholecystitis Why is the gallbladder inflamed in women more often? Where do new stones come from after removing it? What medications can provoke cholecystitis?
By ROBINSON JAMES HERBERT5 years ago in Viva
Dr. Jen Gunter, a Modern Women's Health Hero
One of the best things to happen on social media is finding someone entirely worth befriending or following. For me, this happened on a typically boring internet day when I saw an article by a woman named Dr. Jennifer Gunter (also referred to as Dr. Jen, but Dr. Gunter if you're not on her good side).
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Viva
Who Doesn't Have HPV
“Of course I have HPV,” goes the line from Broad City. Like, who doesn’t? HPV or human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the USA. It is spread through vaginal, oral or anal sex. You can develop symptoms years after being infected, making it really hard to stop the spreading.
By Julie Moon5 years ago in Viva
Everything You Want to Know about Fallopian Tube Blockage
Everything You Want to Know about Fallopian Tube Blockage Fallopian Tube Blockage Treatment Yoga As many women who are suffering from infertility understand, one of the best, fallopian tube blockage treatment options is to use one of several medications. Among these are a woman's birth control pills and also intrauterine devices (IUDs). Since one of the most common methods of fallopian tube blockage treatment can be blocked by your IUD, it would be wise to consult with your doctor about your options for a procedure for your IUD removal if you want to become pregnant.
By Mustafa Rangoonwala5 years ago in Viva
10 Weighty Reasons to Visit a Gynecologist You Should Know About
1. You have had unprotected sex If you have had unprotected sex with a new partner, it is better to make an appointment with your gynecologist as soon as possible. The truth is that unprotected sex can result not only in pregnancy but also in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In any case, it is better to undergo a thorough examination.
By Amelia Grant5 years ago in Viva
To douche or not to douche, that is the question.
Douching ... Yay or nay? There is an estimated that roughly 20% to 40% of women from 15 years old to 44 years old that have said they use some form of douche. Some reasons given when asked are to make themselves feel fresher, to get rid of any unpleasant odor that may be present, washes away any left over menstrual blood after their period, to avoid the chances of getting STD's and a pregnancy prevention after sexual intercourse. Experts have been saying that douching is not an effective way to handle any of the reasons stated above. Experts actually tell women not to do it because it may actually bring on infections, complications during the pregnancy process and some more health issues.
By Andrea Ross5 years ago in Viva
How Long Does It Take For Vitamin C To Cause A Miscarriage?
Women who use vitamin C early on as one of their natural abortion methods should consume one 500 mg tablet per hour, for a period of 4 to 10 days. Sometimes women are asked to get up several times in the middle of the night to take the required number of pills during the night.
By Mustafa Rangoonwala5 years ago in Viva
Meno-Power
Hi Tribe, beautiful souls! I want to always be raw and honest with you and share my truth. I share my challenges and healing tools so that maybe, just maybe, it will help someone through tough times. I feel the more I can share my challenges, the more you might be able to see past illusions & go deeper for your self-healing.
By Aleta Mackey5 years ago in Viva
Fetal Heartbeats in 2821
Content Warning: This fiction contains details regarding sexual assault and abortion. Raven had never liked shaving her legs. Or any other part of her body for that matter. Today though, she found herself digging through her boxes of unused makeup and half-empty lotion bottles in search of the electric razor she had stashed away. She turned it on, listening to the electric hum for a moment before taking off her pants. As the fine hairs from her legs drifted to the floor her tears followed suit until Taffy, her large dog, bumped his snout under her arm.
By Kelsey Reich5 years ago in Viva
