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When used consistently every day, birth control pills are a type of contraceptive that is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. The pill includes hormones that control menstruation, reduce the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer, cure acne, and prevent endometriosis. What is birth control? Birth control, also known as …
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 250,000 babies were born to teen mothers in 2014. Approximately 77% of these pregnancies were unplanned. Teen pregnancy can change the function of a young mother’s life. It places her in a position where she is responsible not only …
There is still some controversy about using a surrogate mother for pregnancy with your child. The legal process is also complicated because it ranges from state to state. Even then, whether it’s due to fertility issues or other causes, surrogacy is an option for you. Find out how it works …
Breast Cancer is not only a physical illness and one of the leading clinical manifestations in women. Its psychosocial issues are also prevalent. Psychosocial issues that breast cancer patients can have in the long term include: Anxiety Pain Sadness, helplessness, exhaustion Concentration impairment, sleep disturbances. Mental and cognitive attention Sexual …
A heart attack is a life-threatening incident caused by a blood supply interruption to the heart. Knowing the female-specific signs of a heart attack may help a person seek medical treatment earlier, saving their lives. Women are less likely than men to survive their first heart attack. This may be …
Birth control pills are a very common and effective form of contraception or in layman’s terms, we can say ‘prevent pregnancy’. However, certain causes, such as missing pill days, vomiting, and taking some drugs, may decrease the Pill’s effectiveness and may result in pregnancy while taking the Pill. This article …
If you’re looking at your birth control choices, one method you may like to think about is the IUD. They’re not for all, but today’s IUDs are known to be both successful and safe for most women. And they’re long-lasting, also. What’s the Intrauterine device? Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small …
Nowadays, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a household word. It wasn’t long ago that it was a mystery treatment for infertility known as “test-tube babies.” Louise Brown, born in England in 1978, was the first such child. In a simpler artificial insemination process, doctors insert sperm into the uterus, and …
Methods of hair removal have come a long way since cavemen used seashells to pluck their unnecessary follicles. Now, there are many more options for hair removal methods than ever before. But which of them is the best one for you? Not all skin types are the same. So, you …
Infertility in women is defined as not becoming pregnant with frequent intercourse for at least one year. Female infertility, male infertility, or a mixture of these two impact millions of couples. An estimated 10 to 18% of couples have problems getting pregnant or have a healthy delivery. Infertility due to …
