… tests — the sticks you find at the drug store that measure hCG in your urine — are most women's first step to determining whether they’re pregnant. One study says they’re the go-to …
… those things don’t work on their own, and medication may help.”After you’ve given birthMost women’s blood sugar levels return to normal after delivery, but your doctor will likely check them during …
… happen as a result of drinking alcohol and not only by gaining weight. Drugs and alcohol affect women’s livers earlier and more rapidly than men, and at a lower dose, she says. Women are …
… for your baby or yourselfHow soon can you get pregnant after giving birth?The national Office on Women’s Health recommends spacing out pregnancies by at least 12 months. Some doctors recommend closer to 18 …
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… But low testosterone can share a lot of symptoms of depression.“We know a lot about how women’s hormones change during and after pregnancy. But men also experience changes in their hormone levels after …
… complicated by the fact that adenomyosis often occurs hand-in-hand with other factors that affect a women’s fertility, such as fibroids and endometriosis.Treatment approachesToday there are several ways doctors can treat adenomyosis …
You’re long past the awkward middle school or high school puberty stage — maybe really long past. So why hasn’t your face gotten the memo?“Acne is definitely normal for teenagers — more than 90 …
People come in all shapes, sizes and colors. It should come as no surprise that female genital anatomy is also highly variable.“The female anatomy can differ a lot from girl to girl or woman …
Do you sometimes find yourself in situations where you feel like you just can’t be yourself? It happens every day for some — and it can lead to a behavior known as “code-switching.”The …
If you're going through a high-risk pregnancy, you cherish every bit of positive feedback you can get. A non-stress test can tell you more about how your fetus is doing in the …
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