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Both types of amenorrhea are symptoms rather than diseases. A teenage girl who has not started having periods past the age of fifteen is said to be experiencing primary amenorrhea.
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Published: May 13, 2008
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There was a point in the past, not too long ago, when my niece developed heavy menstrual bleeding, lasting up to twelve days. Upon her doctor's advice, she underwent a surgical procedure called dilat...
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Published: May 12, 2008
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A hernia, regardless of the type, is characterized by the bulging of a part (or even all) of an organ through a debilitated area in the muscle or other tissue in which it is contained.
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Published: May 09, 2008
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At age 79 last year, my mother had to undergo two separate cataract surgeries within a period of five months. Both operations were necessary as the cataract in each case already reached the stage whe...
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Not all women have the same capacity for enduring pain; some are more sensitive than others. This makes the use of any of the various methods for relieving labor pains inevitable.
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Published: May 05, 2008
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Now and then, each of us gets the blues or feels sad and down. But people who suffer from depression feel differently altogether.
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Published: May 05, 2008
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The methods for treating yeast infections differ; so are the kinds of medications available. The key is in finding the type of treatment that will deal with the very root cause of the infection and h...
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Published: May 01, 2008
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It is a common assumption among many parents that the process of mental development of a child proceeds spontaneously, and they believe that whatever they do will not influence this process. But this...
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Published: May 01, 2008
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My friend has some noticeable red patches on her face and neck. She did tell me in at least one occasion that she has spent a lot of time in the sun over the years and thought she has a skin cancer, ...
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Published: Apr 25, 2008
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Quite surprisingly, a lot of people - even in well-off countries - are not well-nourished. Certain habits cause this seemingly prevalent malnutrition, and among these so-called dietary sins, one stan...
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Published: Apr 22, 2008
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A pessary is a removable device inserted into the vagina for the purpose of supporting the uterus, remedying a malposition, or preventing conception. It may be inserted by hand or with the use of a s...
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Published: Apr 11, 2008
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Some types of air purifiers are effective in eliminating certain kinds of pollutants. It is therefore important that you first determine which pollutants you want to get rid of before buying a unit.
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Published: Apr 10, 2008
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Freezing food, as well as defrosting frozen food, requires that you observe certain safety measures. This article provides some of those measures.
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Published: Apr 08, 2008
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Tobacco addiction is an epidemic involving the entire world. Hence, the aim of World No Tobacco Day is to urge governments around the world to work towards stringent control of tobacco products.
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Published: Apr 07, 2008
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Have you ever experienced riding in a car under the low-hanging branches of a tree and then lowering your head quickly to avoid the boughs in spite of being safe inside the car? The reaction was a re...
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Published: Mar 31, 2008
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There is a particular hairbrush for every hair type and style that you want to attain. Pick the one that is best for you from among these choices.
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Published: Mar 18, 2008
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In a lot of cases, canned foods are equally as nutritious as fresh or frozen food; perhaps even more so. Here are nutritionists' tips to help us get the best out of canned foods and maximize the nutr...
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Published: Mar 18, 2008
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Some things can go wrong with the esophagus. Most of the disorders involve a condition in which the muscles in the esophagus are not coordinating satisfactorily, making the process of swallowing food...
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Published: Jan 24, 2008
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The year-end and year-opening holidays that just passed weren't particularly merry for my cousins. Their mom (my very loving aunt) was diagnosed to be suffering from myxedema, one of two extreme case...
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Published: Jan 18, 2008
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During early pregnancy, a woman is often doubtful as to whether conception has taken place. As a matter of fact, she may be unaware up to the time that the situation is made apparent by her enlarging...
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Published: Jan 10, 2008
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Is it possible for parents to choose the gender of the baby they want conceived? Before this question is answered, it is important that we understand how a child's gender is determined at the time of...
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Published: Jan 09, 2008
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As the realities of adulthood begin to set in, the teenagers' struggles come to the fore. During this period, certain mental health problems can occur, and parents have to watch for specific signs in...
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Published: Jan 08, 2008
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One of man's most common indications of the presence of physical disturbance or bodily disorder is headache. The usual types of headache include vascular, tension, allergy, hangover, and orgasmic.
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Published: Jan 04, 2008
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Depressions, or emotional disturbances, come in different forms and degrees that even experts have difficulty categorizing them into distinct classes. Each of the most common types of depression has ...
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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One of the most crucial decisions a woman has to make the moment she senses the onset of menopause is whether or not she should begin hormone-replacement therapy. This therapy can provide significant...
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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It isn't enough that a child is placed in a child car seat when traveling in a car. There are certain measures or steps parents must take to ensure that their young child traveling with them in a car...
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Published: Dec 31, 2007
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I still remember how a friend of mine came to me one day, indignant over her husband's excessive alcohol consumption which resulted to her husband suffering from pancreatitis. His condition was deeme...
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Published: Dec 21, 2007
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When my friend's daughter underwent the amniocentesis test, the results turned out normal. While her unborn child's chromosomal make-up does appear normal, amniocentesis does not necessarily rule out...
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Published: Dec 21, 2007
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There are different types of congenital heart defects, many of which - some even once considered implacable - can be corrected by surgical procedures.
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Published: Dec 20, 2007
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When is it necessary to deliver a baby by cesarean section? There are actually a number of answers to this question.
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Published: Dec 19, 2007
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Among the different places and rooms in the house, the kitchen is probably that one area where bacteria grow vigorously. And of the many things found and used in the kitchen, sponges and cutting boar...
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Published: Dec 19, 2007
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Chlorine has many uses and is added to so many things that we use everyday. But there are certain health hazards that are associated with it.
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Published: Dec 16, 2007
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It isn't enough that one is aware of what alpha hydroxy acids are, how they work, or what they can do. The more important thing to be aware of is that not all cosmetic products are made equal in term...
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Published: Dec 14, 2007
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I used to wear panty hose regularly; they make my legs look sleek. But I stopped wearing them upon the advice of my doctor when I visited her in her clinic one morning to have my toenails checked.
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Published: Dec 12, 2007
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Since my sister turned fifty last year, her doctor assured that it was all right for her to have annual mammogram tests, beginning that year.
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Published: Dec 12, 2007
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When doctors are asked what causes multiple sclerosis, and how this condition affects the body, they will almost always certainly address the second part of the question first.
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Published: Dec 06, 2007
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My husband and I are both prone to dizziness. His is a case of motion sickness, while mine is vertigo. Both conditions have a lot to do with the inner ear which, in part, controls the sense of balan...
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Published: Dec 05, 2007
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Gallstones are often associated with a level of cholesterol in the bile that is higher than normal. Keeping all fats low is the best dietary factor in preventing this condition.
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Published: Nov 30, 2007
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The menopause is a natural occurrence that happens to every normal woman who lives out an average lifetime. Yet it is a critical time as well that a woman, before reaching this condition, should take...
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Published: Nov 30, 2007
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Each week, millions of people suffer from cystitis. I am one, and I'm sure many of those who will read this do, too.
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Published: Nov 28, 2007
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Collagen injection was introduced to counteract the natural, though rather unsightly aspects of the aging process, such as wrinkles and creases. But while this face-saving method is considered safe a...
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Published: Nov 26, 2007
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I used to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, without much doubt the most common among gastrointestinal disorders. But contrary to some notions, this condition is not a disease in itself.
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Published: Nov 23, 2007
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I know of some people who sweat profusely and I'm sure they find their condition rather embarrassing. Even with simple movements, they experience excessive sweating. The medical field has a term for...
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Published: Nov 21, 2007
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When a friend of mine recently complained of experiencing agonizing pain in her jaw each time she opens her mouth, I thought it was a case of the TMJ syndrome caused by bruxism. A dentist my friend c...
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Published: Nov 19, 2007
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The term 'inflammatory bowel disease' is often used in describing chronic, inflammatory disorders that usually affect both the small and the large intestines. A prime example of this problem is Crohn...
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Published: Nov 15, 2007
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Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows in places outside the uterus. It carries overly painful symptoms and often results in infertility. Treatment for endometriosis varies f...
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Published: Nov 12, 2007
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Wanting to augment the size of her breasts, a friend of mine recently consulted separately two experts on breast implants, fully aware of certain controversies surrounding these cosmetic surgery proce...
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Published: Nov 09, 2007
