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Odd facts about ovarian cysts

Women ovulate monthly, unless they are on a hormonal contraception or have a hormonal imbalance, from the time they go through puberty until age of menopause: so about 400 times. Each month that ovulation may produce a cyst, or a cyst can form from ovarian tissue that is not directly caused by ovulation. This picture shows a cyst of endometriosis with some blood flow around it. 1. Ovarian Cysts are much more likely to be non-cancerous than cancerous, even in the population th

Red Meat Tonight? Here’s Some thoughts

Primarily plant based diets are the healthiest, but many nutritionists argue that we do need meat, and, well, many of us just love it! Eating red meat increases iron levels, important for fighting fatigue. Meat is a source of protein. You should have between 10-35% of total calories each day in protein. There are some studies of both sex and athletic performances showing those who eat red meat perform better On the wary side however there are reasons that red meat, particula

Do you really know what you should weigh?

You want to weigh a specific number on the scale. But healthy weight and actual weight are NOT the same. Healthiest to be lean, and measuring lean body weight is not possible on the scale. How lean you should be to be healthy is also determined by your genetic make up Healthy weight, healthy specifically lean, both chance relative to weight changes; and weight maintenance. Health relative to waist (under 35 for women, and under 31 for men, possibly more accurate than standing

Real Reason You are Going to Want to Eat the Mediterranean Diet

There's lots of talk about things that don't work to improve your sex life, but guess what, eating a Mediterranean diet does! This can fix your sex life especially if you have metabolic syndrome or any of these important factors! Waist over 35 inches, or over 31 inches in an Asian Triglycerides greater than 150 Fasting Blood sugar of over 100 Blood pressure of over 130/85 HDL cholesterol of greater than 150 (Apolipoprotein B under 90 is abnormal as well but most don't use thi

Both mom and dad should quit smoking to help become pregnant

In the 1920s it was thought that 'normal' fertility for couples was 100%. Whether it is labeled 'normal' or 'common' we now know that infertility is actually present in about 10% of couples. and there are some simple fixes that can help couples conceive. Quitting smoking, both of you, is important. 1. Smoking is the least recognized contribution to infertility. Smokers have at least double the rate of infertility based on getting pregnant within one year. About 1/3 of the po

Why did Freud say this?

When we imagine those who are against the use of contraception, including condoms, our minds typically drift towards some churches. However, it wasn’t just the strict teachings in some churches, nor just the fact that condoms weren’t legalized in the US until the 1930s that disapproved of the use of condoms. For, condoms use had what some might consider an unlikely foe: Sigmund Freud! Freud is most known as the founder of the Oedipus complex, libido itself, free association d

Erection problems that no one discussed with you

Many men either have or worry about having erectile dysfunction (ED). Although some women might believe that popping a pill of Viagra will fix all the problems, having ED can mean other serious conditions that can’t be so easily fixed. It can also be caused by certain disorders that you might not have thought about. Here are some potential diseases and disorders that can cause or be caused by ED: Stroke and/or Heart Attack – Experiencing ED translates not enough blood reachin

Condom Sense

We at Women's Health Practice advocate always practice safe sex, and for most people, that means using a condom during intercourse. But, what’s frightening is that only 5% of men around the world actually use a condom, which is really low, considering the goal is 100%. Not wearing a condom can put you at risk for not only getting pregnant, but also a slew of STDs. It’s better to protect again these STDs during intercourse, instead of relying on treatment after the fact. Even

This is legal?

Since 1971, Nevada has been the only state that allows licensed brothels to operate and employ around 300 licensed prostitutes. As of 1986, the sex workers in each brothel must undergo mandatory medical examinations for gonorrhea, herpes, and genital warts, as well as monthly blood tests for syphilis. Additionally, in order to be a licensed prostitute, state laws require monthly negative HIV tests. However, not until 1988 did Nevada pass a law that condom use during oral sex

Embarrassing Anal Questions Answered!

Most often health care providers say they never get their patients to come right out and ask their embarrassing questions right off at the start of an appointment, so lets just air these topics right now, and if you still have questions: you know the right answer: get to your gyno for an actual check up, and a discussion based on your personal concerns. We answer some of your questions, but really these topics are much more involved than these answers would let you believe. 1

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