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Hormone Replacement Therapy
The amount of reproductive hormones in a woman’s body decreases with age, some women chose to use hormone replacement therapy or HRT. Here are some of the positive and negative aspects to consider if you are thinking about using HRT: + As hormone levels drop, many women experience symptoms of…
Fertility and Fibroids
During pregnancy, fibroids can cause problems in some patients, depending on the size and location of the fibroids. As these benign tumors are dependent on estrogen to grow, the high levels of estrogen during pregnancy can, in some cases, lead to rapid growth. If the fibroid is on the outer…
Endometriosis Defined
en·do·me·tri·o·sis /ˌendōˌmētrēˈōsis/ Noun A condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of cells (endometrial cells) similar to those that form the inside of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial…
Basics of Pregnancy
You will know you are pregnant when You miss your period. You feel sick to your stomach or throw up. Your breasts are big and sore. The areas around your nipples gets darker. You crave certain foods or dislike certain foods. You feel tired all the time. A home pregnancy…