After you have a baby, it’s perfectly normal to want to get back into shape, and we have tips that can help you do that! Just keep in mind that taking care of your health is more important than what you look like, so don’t start exercising until your doctor says you’re ready. Part1 Exercising …
Estrogen is a natural hormone found in both sexes. Keeping estrogen at a healthy level is important for everyone, but cisgender women need more estrogen to maintain fertility and menstrual cycles. Estrogen naturally fluctuates in your child-bearing years and decreases during menopause, which can negatively affect your mood, sexual desire, bone health, and more. In …
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Menstruation is a normal bodily function that occurs every month for women once they reach puberty until they go through menopause. Many women experience fatigue during menstruation — the level of fatigue varies from woman to woman. While there is a tendency to blame fatigue on hormones, there is no data to support this claim, …
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A uterine, or fundal, massage isn’t something you hear a whole lot about, but it’s actually a pretty common treatment after birth. If you have trouble delivering your placenta, if your uterus is slow to contract, or if your doctor is worried about hemorrhaging, they might recommend a uterine massage. Typically, this treatment is combined …
People assigned female at birth typically experience monthly menstrual periods beginning at an average age of 12. There are many reasons why menstrual periods temporarily stop, and they permanently stop once an individual reaches menopause. In order to understand if or why your periods have stopped, you must consider a variety of factors from medical …
Being pregnant is an exciting time in your life! In order to have a safe pregnancy, you want to be as healthy as possible. Staying healthy while pregnant is important not only for your physical and mental well being, but also for your growing baby’s. Focus on eating a healthy diet, being physically active, and …
Breast self-exams are an optional screening tool to check for early signs of breast cancer. Performing these exams monthly can help you familiarize yourself with the look and feel of your breasts so that you can more easily detect changes. Though breast self-exams were once thought to be essential to screening for breast cancer, they …
Gender dysphoria: the horrible thing that happens when your sense of identity doesn’t match what you were told at birth. For people with gender dysphoria and periods, that time of the month can be an especially trying time, especially because of the overwhelming femininity that society associates with having one. Are there any ways to …
Studies show that when you’re on your period, you may experience bloating, cramps, fatigue, bowel pain, and headaches. If you have ovaries and a uterus, you will most likely get your period every 21 to 35 days, unless you are pregnant or have underlying health conditions that affect your cycle. While you may experience some …
While there’s nothing wrong with aging or having saggy breasts, many young people worry about losing their youthful appearance. You can prevent aging from happening early by taking care of your body. When it comes to sagging breasts, you can easily avoid many issues by protecting your skin, exercising, and eating well. Method1 Retaining your …
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