Friday, August 27, 2010

About Women's Health: New Pill Works Up To 5 Days After Unprotected Sex

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From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health
This week we're talking about a new oral contraceptive that works up to 5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse, as well as some other things you should know about birth control. We also have 3 new opportunities for you to share your health stories! Have a healthy week! Tracee

New Pill Protects Against Unplanned Pregnancy
The FDA has approved a new oral contraceptive for use after unprotected sexual intercourse. The new pill called ella requires a prescription and can be used up to 120 hours or 5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse.

10 Contraceptive Myths You Should Know
During the last hundred years, women were led to believe much about reproductive health that was simply untrue. Young girls were taught that menstruation was unmentionable -- a curse. Pregnant women in labor were often told to put a knife under their bed to "cut the pain."

How To Use The Male Condom
Even if you're use The Pill, or another contraceptive method, you should know how to properly use the male condom. Other contraceptives work to prevent pregnancy, but they do not offer protection against STDs, so always use a condom unless you are in a long term monogamous relationship.

The Other Benefits Of The Pill
While we usually think of The Pill as a method of birth control, there's more The Pill can do for your health. Discover the non-contraceptive benefits of The Pill.

 


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Friday, August 20, 2010

About Women's Health: Urinary Tract Infections

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From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health
This week we take a look at everything you want to know about urinary tract infections. Tracee

Urinary Tract Infections
Nearly half of all women has at least one urinary tract infection, or UTI, during their lifetimes. In fact, recurrent UTI is a common sexual health issue for many women. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of UTI.

10 Ways To Prevent UTI
Nine million doctor's office visits each year are due to urinary tract infections, or UTIs. The only thing patients visit the doctor for more often are respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold.

Treatments For UTI
Learn about traditional and alternative treatments for UTI.

UTI and Personal Hygiene
If you are serious about preventing urinary tract infections or UTI, the first thing you need to do is always practice good personal hygiene. Find out what this means.

 


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Friday, August 13, 2010

About Women's Health: Female Sexual Dysfunction

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From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health
This week we look at various types of female sexual dysfunction. We also learn about the causes of sexual pain, and other sexual disorders. Have a healthy week! Tracee

Why Is Sexual Intercourse Painful?
A number of things can cause pain during sexual intercourse. We explore everything from vaginal infections to pelvic disorders that may cause painful sexual intercourse.

Causes Of Female Sexual Dysfunction
To explore the topic of female sexual dysfunction, I spoke with Robert Taylor Segraves, M.D, Ph.D., and his wife Kathleen Blindt Segraves, Ph.D. Find out what they have to say about common sexual disorders in women, including loss of libido.

Is There Sex After Menopause?
Does menopause mean that sex is no longer an important or desired part of life? No! In fact, sex after menopause is often as enjoyable, and sometimes even more enjoyable, than before menopause. Learn more about sex after menopause.

When Hysterectomy Is Necessary
Having a hysterectomy is a serious decision and one that should be carefully considered. Your physician may recommend a hysterectomy for a variety of reasons, however, in most cases it's optional and you'll need to make an informed decision based on your medical history. Learn more about hysterectomy, including the truth about sex after hysterectomy.

 


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