Breast Calcifications: A Cause for Concern?Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI on September 27, 2018 — Written by Nancy L. Moyer, MDTypesDiagnosisTreatmentsOutlook What are breast calcifications? Breast calcifications may be seen on a mammogram. These white spots that appear are actually small pieces of calcium that have been deposited in your […]
WeiterlesenEndometriosis vs. Adenomyosis: Similarities and DifferencesMedically reviewed by Holly Ernst, PA-C on September 27, 2018 — Written by Marjorie HechtPrevalenceSymptomsCausesRisk factorsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Overview Adenomyosis and endometriosis are both disorders of the endometrial tissue that lines the cavity of the uterus. But they develop differently and have some different symptoms. In adenomyosis, endometrial cells grow within the […]
WeiterlesenNo Menstruation (Absent Menstruation)Medically reviewed by Michael Weber, MD on September 21, 2018 — Written by Mary Ellen EllisTypesCausesGetting helpDiagnosisTreatmentTake action What is absent menstruation? HighlightsAbsent menstruation, also known as amenorrhea, is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of absent menstruation. The type depends on whether menstruation hasn’t occurred by a certain […]
WeiterlesenCan You Get Pregnant from Unprotected Sex Around the Time of Your Period?Medically reviewed by Holly Ernst, PA-C on September 25, 2018 — Written by Jane ChertoffOvulation and pregnancyFertile windowEffectivenessOther methodsContraceptionTakeaway How soon after your period can you get pregnant? Sperm can live inside your uterus for up to five days after having sex, and […]
WeiterlesenNipple Thrush and BreastfeedingMedically reviewed by Alana Biggers, MD, MPH on September 17, 2018 — Written by Kathryn WatsonSymptomsTreatmentCausesOther considerationsTakeaway Thrush and yeast Nipple thrush and oral thrush go hand-in-hand when it comes to breastfeeding. The most common causes of these infections are types of Candida yeast that live naturally in and on our bodies. […]
WeiterlesenWhy Do Yeast Infections Return?Medically reviewed by Holly Ernst, PA-C on September 18, 2018 — Written by Kristeen CherneyCausesCausesGenital yeast infectionsOral thrushThroat yeast infectionManagementTakeaway Yeast overgrowth While yeast infections can happen to anyone at any age, there are certain factors that can increase your chances. Let’s look at causes of chronic yeast infections and the […]
WeiterlesenWhy Hair Loss Can Occur During or After Pregnancy and What You Can DoMedically reviewed by Holly Ernst, PA-C on September 17, 2018 — Written by Ashley MarcinCausesTreatmentPreventionTakeaway Overview You may have heard that hair becomes thick and lustrous during pregnancy. This may be true for some women, thanks to high levels of the hormone […]
WeiterlesenChlamydia Treatment and Prevention in PregnancyMedically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT on September 20, 2018 — Written by Janine Kelbach, RNC-OBRisk factorsSymptomsTreatmentPreventionOutlook Chlamydia and pregnancy Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can pose unique risks for someone who’s pregnant. Pregnant women should be especially careful to protect themselves against STDs during […]
WeiterlesenWhat's the Best Age to Get Pregnant?Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT on September 19, 2018 — Written by Stephanie Watson20s30s40sFertilityFreezing eggsMale fertilityGet helpTakeaway Overview Thanks to contraception and the widespread availability of reproductive technologies, couples today have more control over when they want to begin their family than […]
WeiterlesenHow Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant?Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT on September 20, 2018 — Written by Stephanie WatsonTime to pregnancyInfertilityFemale infertility causesMale infertility causesUnexplainedInfertility treatmentsTakeaway Overview For some people, getting pregnant can take longer than expected. For others, pregnancy happens with one mistake in birth […]
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