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From the ovaries, outward, all about female-focused health and medicine.
PME vs PMDD vs PMDD with PME
I started writing about PMDD about two years ago. I always write from my own personal experience and interest based on what I’ve researched for my own well-being. I’m not a scientist nor trying to present “medical” articles. I’m really just sharing my story, perspective, and tools that have helped me cope.
By Cheeky Minx5 years ago in Viva
What Is the Morning After Pill?
The morning-after pill is a form of emergency contraception. It is used after any unprotected sex takes place. Someone may consider using this to prevent pregnancy if there was a problem with the primary form of birth control, such as the condom breaking, or if a person is forced into unprotected sex.
By Teela Hudak5 years ago in Viva
Are Birth Control Pills a Good Fit for You?
Birth control pills are a form of contraception that involve the use of hormones. The pills can vary in their make up but the majority of brands are a combination pill of different hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. They come in a pack and one is taken every day until the pack is empty.
By Teela Hudak5 years ago in Viva
What Is Birth Control?
Birth control is any number of methods that work to prevent human sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg inside of the vulva. The basic goal is to prevent pregnancy. There are a number of different types of birth control and each varies in effectiveness, expense, and method.
By Teela Hudak5 years ago in Viva
What Is Abortion?
An abortion is a termination of a pregnancy. It stops the baby from continuing to grow and develop. In many cases, this is done through by medical professionals and the majority of abortions are completed in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. When someone is considering this decision, counseling is often an important part of the process. The decision can be made for a number of reasons and often not made lightly. The decision and counseling process is best explored in greater depth at another time.
By Teela Hudak5 years ago in Viva
What Is a PAP Test?
A PAP test, also called a PAP smear or Papanicolaou test, is a medical exam that takes a small sample of cells from the cervix. These cells are then examined under a microscope and determined to be abnormal or normal. PAP tests are useful for screening for potential problems, like cancer, and diagnose any infections or inflammations. These medical exams are for anyone who has a vulva and the attached internal reproductive organs.
By Teela Hudak5 years ago in Viva
PMDD: Out from Under the Magnifying Glass
Living with PMDD is like being placed under a powerful magnifying glass. Beneath the glass, one can see how our thoughts betray us, drawing the thick veils of illusion across our eyes. We don’t see anything quite as it really is, but through a darkened lens of paranoia, self-hatred, and confusion. Beneath the glass, we can see the closing of the heart that would otherwise allow us to both give and receive love, not just from those closest to us, but from all sources. Beneath the glass, we can see quite clearly the burning fires of our attachments and aversions. We become anxious and afraid of what we could normally be able to regulate. When we are in the throes of PMDD, all the ways in which every human being struggles and suffers, regardless of sex, age, race, or culture is exaggerated through us. In essence, PMDD magnifies the human condition, for us and all the world to see.
By Cheeky Minx5 years ago in Viva
Self-Care Tips for the Busy Women
No matter who you are, man or woman, we all need to find time to take care of ourselves properly. Men and women need completely different things in order to maintain their health, and it happens to be women who need to pay a lot more attention as opposed to men. This article will help you understand where you need to begin and what you should focus on in your life.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Viva