Sexual and Reproductive Health

Overview Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly known for their heart-healthy benefits. If you would like to incorporate more Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, try consuming low mercury fish, like wild caught salmon or light canned tuna, into your diet…
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Kegel exercises, or “Kegels,” are exercises in which you contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles. Your pelvic floor muscles can weaken due to pregnancy, childbirth, aging, being overweight or obese and certain abdominal surgeries. Named after Dr. Arnold Kegel,…
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Overview Paternity tests are used most frequently to determine the biological father of a child. A child inherits his DNA equally from his biological parents. When you remove the genetic contribution of the mother from a child’s DNA, the remaining…
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Overview Hiccups are annoying, occasionally embarrassing and sometimes difficult to cure. They are also common, especially in infants and children. Except in rare cases, hiccups are temporary and harmless. The most effective treatment is waiting until the hiccups disappear on…
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Labor and delivery is a three-step process, however according to the Mayo Clinic, stage one can be divided into two stages—early and active labor—making it a four step process. While it can be overwhelming, and a bit frightening for first-time…
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Maybe it’s intuition, maybe you are simply hoping it’s true. Whatever the case may be, you need to know what some of the earliest signs of pregnancy are so you can confirm your suspicions and decorate the nursery. Once you…
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Currently, over 20 different types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have been identified and affect at least 13 million people in the United States annually, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. The first symptoms of STDs…
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Overview You may invoke your legal right to a paternity test in several situations. You may be a mother seeking child support from your child’s biological father, a father who wants assurance that a child you’re being asked to support…
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Overview You have one night left to see the city in all its glittering diversity. With so many directions to choose and types of nights to have, it’s easy to get distracted, or redirected, to other parts of the city….
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Overview Male enhancement products are a large industry, offering products such as herbal remedies, prescription medications, penis pumps and a multitude of other items designed to help males perform better sexually. Before you spend money and invest time trying out…
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According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) urinary tract infections are very common during pregnancy. Merck explains that the urinary infection can ascend from the genitals to the bladder, up the ureters and into the kidneys causing pyelonephritis…
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1. Genital Warts Can Infect You Know the facts concerning genital warts to protect yourself and your partners from this sexually transmitted disease. Sexual contact, including oral or anal sex, with an individual infected with the human papilloma virus caused…
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Overview Both men and women desire satisfying sex lives. Part of a successful sexual relationship is stamina. Partners want to please each other fully and this involves lasting long enough so that both are fulfilled. Being a strong sexual partner…
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1. The Earliest Signs Pregnancy symptoms are different for everyone and they’re even different with each pregnancy. However, most women have one or more of these symptoms. The first pregnancy symptom most women notice is fatigue. Swollen and tender breasts…
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1. Babies Become Less Likely the Older You Get It is true that age and fertility are closely connected. Fertility declines with age. In fact, not only does fertility decline, but your chances of having a miscarriage increase as well….
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1. It Takes Less Than 45 Minutes A Caesarean section, also known as a c-section, can be completed in as little as 30 minutes and rarely takes longer than 45 minutes. Regional anesthesia, usually in the form of an epidural,…
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Sarsaparilla is a climbing, evergreen vine found in Australia, Southeast Asia, Jamaica and the rain forests of South and Central America. If you’ve ever sampled old-fashioned root beer, then you’re familiar with the unique aroma and flavor of the plant’s…
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According to the March of Dimes, 30% of young women younger than 20 years of age become pregnant at least once. Because of the wide-ranging effects to the individual mothers and children as well as society as a whole, programs…
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Each cell within the human body contains DNA, made up of a sequence of billions of chemicals called base pairs. The sequence of specific base pair codes for thousands of genes are found on two sets of 23 chromosomes–large pieces…
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Sexual FAQs Q. What is human sperm made up of? A. I’ll assume you are asking about sperm plus the seminal fluid (a.k.a. semen) that contains the sperm. Each sperm or spermatozoon (spermatozoa is the plural) is actually made up…
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Sexual FAQs As of June 2007, there are 26 pages of questions and answers. For some reason, the sex FAQ index doesn’t work with old versions of Netscape; sorry, I don’t know why that is. BTW, there are a lot…
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Sexual FAQs – V Q. Are vaginal secretions normal? A. Yes. It’s normal to have secretions at times of the month other than your period. These secretions keep the vagina clean, help prevent infection and provide lubrication during sexual arousal…
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Coconut oil is considered a saturated fat that can raise cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. It can be especially bad if it’s been hydrogenated, a chemical process that fats undergo in food processing. However, there’s some debate on…
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Demulen 1/50, known generically as ethinyl estradiol and ethynodiol diacetate, is an oral contraceptive. This medication works to prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation and altering the lining of the uterus and cervical mucous. According to Planned Parenthood, taking the pill…
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Depo-Estradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen. According to Drugs.com, doctors prescribe estradiol injection to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, burning and irritation. Estradiol can also treat a lack of estrogen that is caused by…
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Overview One of New York City’s nicknames is “The City that Never Sleeps.” The city buzzes all night long with fun things to do, from outdoor adventures to Broadway plays. While spring and summer nights are temperate, New York can…
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Squalene is a naturally occurring organic substance found in vegetable oils, bran and wheat germ. It is also produced in animals and humans to synthesize cholesterol, vitamin D and certain hormones. Commercial sources of squalene oil include shark liver. However,…
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The cervical cap is a birth control device that functions similarly to a diaphragm, except that it is smaller and fits tightly over the cervix. Made of latex, the cervical cap stays in place through suction and acts as a…
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Overview New York City is a great place to explore. There is something here for every interest and every budget. The variety of activities available in New York make it a a wonderful place to go on a double date….
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Overview Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS, has affected African-Americans more than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. The disparity is due to unique issues…
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