What is a mammogram? A mammogram is simply an X-ray photo of the breast that doctors use to look for early signs of breast cancer. After the mammogram is done, a radiologist will read it and give the results to you and your doctor. How often should you get a mammogram? Different ...
But there is also a long term benefits to it that is there is a lower risk of ovary cancer, colon cancer and uterine cancer. Post-menopausal hormones shouldn’t be taken long term to prevent chronic diseases, like osteoporosis and heart disease. They in fact have a mixed effect on ...
Right now, if you were to ask Dr. Google, for example, how long your menstrual cycle should be or when you should get your first mammogram, it would give you an answer based on the assumption that you are, in fact, tracking like an average person. But the reality for you might be ...
Our argument here is that it can’t—that as long as medicine remains trapped within the “dichotomous twosome” of objective and subjective forms of knowledge, it will be ill-equipped to understand the increase in CPM use. Thus our goal is to make a case for the shift in self-understandi...
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“Lack of motivation can often be the result of doing too much too fast," she says. "While it can feel good to just hit the ground running, keeping obtainable goals in reach can set you up for long-term success.” She finds that writing out wellness intentions in a tangible, visual ...
Thanks to theAffordable Care Act, mostpreventive caremust be covered by your health insurance without requiring coinsurance, copayments, or even a deductible, as long as your health plan isn't grandfathered. This means you won’t have to pay coinsurance on things like your yearly physical exam...
Mammograms may be more difficult to read in a lactating mother, but women who are breastfeeding can continue to do so even if they need a mammogram. In the case of X-rays used with contrast media, it is safe to breastfeed as long as there is no radioactive isotope used in the ...
It was like, “I just talked to you like a month ago. What is going on here? It’s amazing.” And so, I’m proud and impressed and, just like that, I mean, he had the idea bouncing around his head for a long time, and then a few scary situations with family members’ health...
it’s such a horrible thing to experience! hope things get better soon x reply cassandra on december 13, 2017 at 6:05 am this post is what i needed. i have been suffering for a long time with health anxiety and i always feel like a fool when i talk to my doctor about my fears....