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Be aware of birth control side effects of pills before using
by James Pendergraft | April 02, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
The invention of the birth control pill heralded a new era for women as now they could have a say in family planning or avoid unwanted pregnancies. It is the most widely accepted form of birth control.
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The abortion pill- which is safer, oral or vaginal?
by James Pendergraft | April 02, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Amongst the many controversies surrounding the methods of doing abortion, another issue raises its head, that of the safer choice of an abortion pill. Abortion pill can be administered in two ways, oral or/and vaginal and the debate here is of which is the safer option.
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Is your birth control pill effective in controlling pregnancy?
by James Pendergraft | April 02, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Birth control pills are the most popular and widely accepted form of contraception. These pills are synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and they stop the ovaries from releasing eggs thus stopping ovulation and fertilization is avoided.
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Does Abortion pill successfully terminate pregnancy? Know the facts of abortion pill
by James Pendergraft | March 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Take an informed decision- the facts of abortion pill
Abortion pill or medical abortion is induced by the ingestion of a combination of two medicines, mifepristone (RU 486) and misoprostol. Medical abortion can be resorted to by women who are less than 9 weeks pregnant as it is safe and effective
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Is it possible to take the abortion pill while breastfeeding?
by James Pendergraft | March 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
At times, a woman may find herself pregnant while still nursing a small baby and is thoroughly confused as to what to do. She may not have the support or the strength to carry a second pregnancy to term while the first child is still nursing. In such a case, she may wish to terminate the pregnancy
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The Abortion pill: how effective it is and how will it impact the child when it does not work?
by James Pendergraft | March 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Failure of the abortion pill and how it will affect the surviving child
Unplanned pregnancies may not be feasible for everyone to carry to its full term and many compulsions may require the woman to ask for an abortion. Firstly, it should be very clear that abortion, in whatever form should.
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PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABORTION PILL
by James Pendergraft | March 25, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol are given to induce abortion if the pregnancy is within the permissible time frame of 9 weeks. The pill works to contract the uterine and expel the pregnancy tissue. It is not recommended if the patient has medical conditions like heart disease, asthma,
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SAFETY OF THE ABORTION PILL
by James Pendergraft | March 25, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Unplanned or unwanted pregnancies do happen and not every woman is capable of seeing it to the last term or caring for the baby afterwards for a variety of reasons. Abortion pills under medical supervision are a comparatively safer way to end pregnancies and a better option over surgical abortion,
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Cancerous Ovarian Growths: An Overview
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
If a woman experiences difficulty eating, abdominal pains, and bloating for more than a few weeks, she needs to see her doctor. Women should also watch out for abnormal menstrual periods, constipation, vaginal bleeding, and nausea and vomiting, swelling of the abdomen, unexplained back pain, increa
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Diagnosing Gynecologic Disorders in Women
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Diagnosing gynecologic disorders starts with obtaining a gynecologic history through interview. This then may be followed by performing one or more of the different methods of diagnosing.
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Endometriomas of the Vulva
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Endometriomas of the vulva is endometriosis that occurs in the vulva. Endometriosis is a kind of cyst in the reproductive system also called gynecologic cysts. Gynecologic cysts can grow in any part of the woman’s reproductive system such as the uterus, cervix, and vagina. Cysts are closed sacs con
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Non-cancerous Gynecologic Abnormalities in Women
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Non-cancerous gynecologic abnormalities are defects in the reproductive system of women. These defects in the vagina, cervix, uterus, or ovaries are benign or not virulent. They are the following conditions:
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Symptoms of Gynecologic Disorders in Women
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Gynecologic disorders are abnormalities in the vagina, uterus, cervix, and other parts of the women’s reproductive system. Although symptoms of these disorders vary according to the specific condition, there are general signs that may tell a woman she has gynecologic disorder. These symptoms are hi
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The Psychological Side of Cancer in Women
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Probably one of the most devastating news an average woman will ever hear in her entire lifetime is that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Women, for example, who have been diagnosed with breast cancer will have an overwhelming mixture of feelings. She will feel frustrated, depressed, fearful, an
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Understanding Skene's Duct Cysts in Women
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Understanding an illness is the first step towards conquering it. A woman needs to know the symptoms, effects, and treatment of an illness she’s afflicted with. Cysts in the reproductive system of women are one of the rare illnesses of which they should be aware.
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Why Women Get Polyps of the Cervix
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Polyp is the medical and technical term used to describe a benign growth protruding from any mucus membrane in the human body. Polyps can emerge from one’s nose and sinuses (called as the nasal polyps), in the colon, on the stomach, in the ear. When they grow from the nose, they are often brought a
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Women Suffering from Adnexal Torsion
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Adnexal torsion is an uncommon condition in the reproductive system of women characterized by abrupt, sharp, and severe pain due to the twisting of the ovary and sometimes also the fallopian tube on the tissues around them. Adnexal torsion oftentimes occurs in women of reproductive age. Ovarian abn
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Women with Epidermal and Inclusion Cysts
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
All women are exposed to the risk of having illnesses that do not develop in men. An example of these illnesses are gynecologic abnormalities. A woman who has a gynecologic disorder like epidermal and inclusion cysts goes into a realm of painful suffering that a man will not really know.
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Cancerous Gynecologic Abnormalities in Women
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Cancerous gynecologic abnormalities are life-threatening illnesses characterized by uncontrollable enlargement and rapid spread of malignant cells developing in an organ or a part of a women’s reproductive system.
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Cervical Myomas
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Cervical myomas are non-cancerous tumors in the cervix or lower part of the uterus. Myomas are tumors made of muscle tissue. Often, cervical myomas are also seen with myomas in the upper part of the uterus also called fibroids. Myomas have many sizes; the large ones may be seen protruding into the
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Cervical Stenosis
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
There are many illnesses that happen only to women. One of these illnesses is cervical stenosis. Cervical stenosis is a gynecologic disorder of a woman’s reproductive system, a condition where the duct of the cervix is narrow or closed. One unfortunate effect of this condition is that a woman can n
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Coping with Bartholin’s Gland Cyst
by James Pendergraft | February 17, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Found on every labia of the vagina or on the vaginal lips, the Bartholin’s gland are tiny invisible organs that are responsible for making the fluid that lubricates the woman’s vaginal lips. This lubricating fluid comes out from two tiny tubes that are located at the opening of the vagina. These ti
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Newborn Problems: What Mothers Need to Look Out For
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Expectant mothers who regularly go to their doctors for their checkups will know that still their unborn babies will be prone to a lot of problems during the course of labor and delivery.
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Postpartum Depression: Making Sure You Don't Get the Blues
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Postpartum depression is likewise known as postnatal depression. This is a condition encountered by women after giving birth. Studies show a rate of 5 percent to 20 percent of women affected by this condition.
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Pregnancy Complications: Things Every Pregnant Woman Worries About
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Pregnancy is not an easy condition. A woman is affected emotionally, psychologically and of course, physically. The first pregnancy is even more difficult and without close and proper monitoring, a pregnant woman may run the risk of having complications.
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Sterilization: Are You Ready?
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Sterilization is a surgical procedure that leaves either male or female unable to reproduce. It is a method of birth control. Like any other birth control procedures, this too considers factors of why one should get into it.
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Choosing the Best Contraceptive Method for You
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Contraception is the method or techniques used to prevent pregnancy and protect the male and female from sexually transmitted diseases. There have been a lot of contraceptive methods that has helped women around the world to protect themselves.
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The Complications of Abortion in Women
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Abortion is the technical term used to refer to the “termination of pregnancy by loss or destruction of fetus before birth.” Abortion can be done in two ways: spontaneous and induced. Spontaneous abortion is more popularly known as miscarriage, and it occurs when the embryo fails to develop when th
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Thrombophlebitis: Are You Susceptible?
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
Thrombophlebitis is a condition wherein the wall of the veins swells. This inflammation of the vein walls are usually found in the arms but more commonly on the legs. When you have thrombophlebitis, this basically means that there may be blood clots on your veins and your veins are inflamed.
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What to Look Out for in the Postdelivery Period
by James Pendergraft | January 30, 2010
Category: Home and Family / Pregnancy
After delivery of the baby, a mother will go through a certain period known as the postdelivery or postpartum. This is the six-week period after delivery wherein your body will normally go through physical and biological conditions.
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