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Most fibroids don’t affect fertility — but some can, depending on their size and location
Cravings are a natural response to hormonal changes, but giving into them may make you feel worse
It’s important to angle it toward your rectum or back, along the natural curve of your vaginal canal
To help manage symptoms, switch to more absorbent period products, make healthy lifestyle changes and explore treatment options
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Yes, you can pee with a tampon in; no, they won’t stretch out your vagina or make cramps worse!
Estrogen loss contributes to bone loss, which significantly raises your risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis
For large breasts, wearing a bra may provide support that helps alleviate back pain — but if you’re comfortable without one, go for it!
They have no proven benefits but can cause infection, damage your pelvic floor muscles and get stuck inside you
This chronic condition most commonly causes pelvic pain and severe cramping during periods, but it can bring other types of pain symptoms, too
Strong vaginal and groin odor is normal for many people — it can be the result of sweat, urine, infections and more
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