Losing weight can benefit people who are currently overweight. It can lower your blood pressure, reduce joint strain, and lower your cholesterol naturally. If you need help getting into shape, your OB-GYN doctor can be a helpful resource. Here are some things you can do under the guidance and care of a physician:
1. Implement dietary changes and portion control.
Cleaning up your diet can help you shed excess weight. Reducing junk food in your diet, such as chips, cookies, and other processed foods, can help you consume fewer empty calories.
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Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow inside the uterus. They can appear due to a number of reasons. They can cause pain in the uterus, they can cause pain during sexual intercourse, and they can cause painful periods as well, including severe bleeding when you have your period. If you have uterine fibroids, they are usually found when you have an ultrasound of your uterus. A consult with your gynecologist can help to determine if you have uterine fibroids and what can be done to treat them.
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It is important for women of all ages to schedule regular visits with their gynecologist. Gynecologists can diagnose and treat a wide range of women's health issues, from painful periods to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and can help women stay in good health. If you are visiting a gynecologist soon, here are a few tips to get prepared.
Avoid Douching
If you are self-conscious about vaginal odors, you are definitely not alone.
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Whether this is your first pregnancy or you have had many successful births, each pregnancy is a unique and exciting experience. In many cases, a pregnancy is deemed high risk by a woman's obstetrician, which can be confusing and a little scary, if you do not understand what makes a pregnancy high risk. Here are the answers to a few questions you might have about high-risk pregnancies.
What Is Considered a High-Risk Pregnancy?
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People who discover that they are pregnant have different reactions. For some, it is a time of joy. Others may have feelings of fear, sadness, and insecurity. It is important to get pregnancy care as soon as possible even when the decision to go through with the pregnancy is undetermined. Proper care is beneficial for pregnant people and their unborn children. People who do not get the proper care could face devastating consequences and harm their own bodies.
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