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Choose 100% cotton (the best material for underwear) and put on a fresh pair (at least) daily
Today’s birth control pills don’t usually cause depression — but hormones affect everyone differently
You can keep track of your menstrual cycle to help identify your most fertile days
Decreasing estrogen levels can cause brain fog, but symptoms of dementia are different and more pronounced
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They’re different versions of the same tool, all with the goal of early detection of breast cancer
Changes in kidney function and new pressure on your bladder may have you running to the restroom a lot more often
No, you can’t prevent pregnancy by douching after sex, having sex standing up or having sex only at the ‘safe’ time
Things like stress, heated styling and other health conditions may cause you to lose more hair than normal
Feelings of sadness or dread when your nipples are touched may be linked to dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER)
A second appointment is common, especially after your first mammogram and if you have dense breasts — but it doesn’t necessarily mean anything is wrong
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