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If you’re a woman who’s gone through menopause, you have another reason to keep having sex. Without regular intercourse, yourvaginacan tighten and its tissues can get thinner and be more likely to get injured, tear, or even bleed during sex. This can be so uncomfortable that women with...
Women get an estrogen boost that helps even more. The reverse is true, too: If you decide you want to start having sex again, a good night’s sleep is just the thing to keep you feeling frisky. 9/11 Aches and Pains Hang Around Sex can be a good way to take your mind off of ...
Implantation bleeding is a normal part of early pregnancy and often occurs as slight bleeding after conception. This light spotting happens when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus, where it can begin growing. The lining of the uterus contains a rich network of blood vessels, ...
A heart attack happens when the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart are blocked. This can damage your heart or lead to an abnormal heart rhythm or heart failure. A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction.What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any medications or supplements before the test. Do not discontinue any medications unless your healthcare provider tells you to. What Happens During the Test? The ALP test involves a simple blood draw performed by a nurse, heal...
Lightheadedness or a sudden cold sweatWhen should I seek immediate care?You have chest pain that happens often. You have chest pain at rest.When should I call my doctor?You feel depressed or anxious. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.Care...
Menopause also puts women at risk, due to a swift decline in estrogen. When estrogen diminishes, bone mass tends to ebb as well. It’s estimated that women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in the first five to seven years after menopause. That means if you start menopause with ...
As estrogen production ramps up, darkened nipples and areolas are very common during pregnancy, says Dr. Minkin. This change typically happens in the first trimester and lasts throughout the pregnancy, according to theCleveland Clinic. Some moms-to-be also develop a dark stripe, known as alinea...
If a guy likes you for the right reasons, he's not going to want you to suddenly undergo an extreme makeover. He knew who you were when you met, and he won't want you to reinvent yourself in an attempt to win him over. TakeBilly Joel's advicewhen he says, "Don't go changing...