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September 16, 2021
At the end of their maternity leave, many mums return to the workforce. For many working mothers, returning to work poses new challenges above the usual workload. Breastfeeding mothers may not find it as convenient as before, and new strategies may have to come into play.
Breastfeeding ...
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September 28, 2020
Have you heard of natural flora? These are naturally-occurring micro-organisms or germs living inside us or on our skin. They are usually very helpful with our bodily functions and do not cause harm, unless they multiply too much.
Vaginal Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects ...
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June 05, 2020 The vaginal wall is covered by a thin lubricating layer of moisture. This coat provides an alkaline environment that sperm can endure in and move in for sexual reproduction. Normal vaginal secretions also lubricate the vaginal wall, decreasing friction during intercourse. With age, changes in ...
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March 19, 2019 Menorrhagia: Heavy menstrual bleeding.
Heavy menstrual bleeding, medically known as menorrhagia can be alarming and can have a negative effect on a woman’s everyday life.
With heavy menstrual bleeding, it can be difficult to keep up with usual activities because of constant bleeding and ...
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November 06, 2018
What is the vulva?
The vulva is the external part of the female genitals. It protects a woman’s sexual organs, urinary opening, vestibule, and vagina and is the center of much of a woman’s sexual response. The outer and inner ‘lips’ of the vulva are called ...
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November 06, 2018
What is PMS?
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, refers to the range of physical and emotional symptoms that many women experience in the lead up to a period (menstruation). Symptoms generally resolve during the woman’s period and there is usually at least one symptom-free week ...
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January 31, 2017 Mirena IUCD Contraception Pros and Cons
When it comes to birth control, there a several options available. In this blog I will be discussing the Mirena and its pro’s and con’s.
The Mirena IUCD is a form of birth control that is otherwise known as a hormonal intrauterine ...
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April 20, 2016 Primary Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea is the medical term referring to painful periods. When a woman suffers from significantly painful periods from the time of her first period, that is referred to as primary dysmenorrhoea.
What causes dysmenorrhoea?
There main source of pain during periods ...
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February 23, 2014
Smoking is no respecter of gender. Recent research has confirmed that the devastating effects of smoking (lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, stroke) occur at identical rates in women and men.
(http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1211127)
Women actually have worse ...
