Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, have been used by women for birth control for decades. Although there are many other types of contraceptives available, many can have serious side effects and are often inconvenient for those who are not planning a pregnancy in the near future. These devices are inserted into the uterus, and offer many…
Highlighting the beauty of the eyes is one of the primary reasons why people wear makeup every day. For those with light colored eyelashes or eyebrows, there’s a dramatic difference once they apply mascara or brow liner, emphasizing the look of their eyes. However, makeup wears off throughout the day and doesn’t tend to stay…
Women who had a cesarean section with their first delivery often wonder if they are able to have a vaginal delivery when they become pregnant again. A VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean, is a common option for many women. Not all women are candidates for VBAC, but for those who are there are advantages…
All women need to establish a relationship with a reputable gynecologist. Many women make the mistake of thinking that they only need to see their OB/GYN during child bearing years. This is a misguided thought that can lead to serious medical problems throughout a woman’s lifespan. Many women are unsure of what they will experience…
A lump found in the breast can be a worrisome finding for any woman. A breast cyst aspiration can help doctors to determine what the mass or lump found in the breast is for an accurate diagnosis. Many women choose not to have their breast cyst aspiration done at a hospital. There are often significant…
Many people in the United States suffer from headaches. A headache is pain in any region of the head. It can occur on one side of the head, both sides, around the eyes, or at the bottom of the skull. Headaches can be dull, have a throbbing sensation, or be associated with very sharp pain.…
Phantom limb pain is pain that is felt from a body part that is no longer there. For many years doctors believed this post-amputation phenomenon was a psychological problem. However, it has now been determined that there is actual pain associated with real sensations that originate in the spinal cord and brain and travel to…
Peri-Menopause is defined as “around menopause” and relates to the time period during which a woman’s body is reaching its point of becoming permanently infertile. Many women begin to undergo changes in their bodies that can be very bothersome and begin to negatively affect their quality of life. While many physicians will readily prescribe medicines…
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral infection of the skin that typically affects children between the ages of 1 and 8. This viral infection causes small bumps on the skin that are raised, pink or skin colored, and highly contagious. Molluscum contagiosum can spread from person to person with direct contact and contaminated objects (e.g.…
As temperatures begin to change here in late September and the humidity begins to lessen, the skin can suffer from major effects of these changes. As the days and nights begin to get cooler, the skin needs moisture added back into it to combat the dryness of the air. Eczema flares become very common during…
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