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From the ovaries, outward, all about female-focused health and medicine.

The Curvacious Path to Health Hell
Years ago, like most young adults, I dealt with a plethora of insecurities. Also, like most females, every part of my body from puberty on was subject to judgment and sexualization. By most standards, I have all of the things that are deemed “desirable”: I am tall with most of my height coming from my long legs. I have symmetrical facial features that include a slender nose, full lips, and well-defined cheekbones and jawline. I am athletic and slender, proof of my many years as a dancer. The only thing I lacked was boobs.
By Cece T5 years ago in Viva
Your Double Mastectomy Recovery Comfort Checklist
July 15, 2020: Preventative double mastectomy. Long story as to how I got there, but I got there. Leading up to that date, here are some of the things I needed/wanted in my planning for comfort in my procedure.
By Tinka Boudit She/Her5 years ago in Viva
Top thing to eat and avoid for a happy & healthy periods
Simple steps like a nutritious diet can help to ease the pain during menstruation. Women with severe PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) have been reported to have high body temperatures, as well as chills and sweats. Some foods may lessen these symptoms, while others may make them worse. These symptoms include:
By Saathi5 years ago in Viva
This Happens To The Women You Know During Their Menstrual Cycle
I have always avoided going out during my period. As much as I can help it, I hole up in my home. Not just because of the pelvic pain and mood swings. Not the bloating or excessive cramps. Not even the period poop.
By Oly Awamba5 years ago in Viva
Breaking Down of A Tampon
In her book Everything You Must Know About Tampons (1981), Nancy Friedman has written the following excerpt - “There is evidence of tampon use throughout history in a multitude of cultures. The oldest printed medical document, Papyrus Ebers, refers to the use of soft papyrus tampons by Egyptian women in the 15th century BCE. Roman women used wool tampons. Women in ancient Japan fashioned tampons out of paper, held them in place with a bandage, and changed them 10 to 12 times a day. Traditional Hawaiian women used the furry part of a native fern called hapu'u; and grasses, mosses and other plants are still used by women in parts of Asia.”
By mamta lemmebe5 years ago in Viva
8 Tips to Take Charge of Your PMDD
According to Florida Hospital, 85% of women suffer from PMS symptoms during their childbearing years. Most people, regardless of gender, are familiar with the most common symptoms of cramping, bloating, and irritability. There can be other symptoms as well, such as nervousness, anxiety, visual problems, heart palpitations, an inability to concentrate, and fatigue.
By Wendy Miller5 years ago in Viva
The Horrors of PMDD
When I first learned about PMDD, which stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, it was introduced to me in a pharmaceutical commercial. I honestly thought that they either created this as a made up disorder or a heightened version of PMS to sell their drugs. Als, when I first learned what PMS was, it was by a girlfriend at camp who told me it gives you cramps and lowers your mood right before you get your menstrual cycle. I honestly was not worried and I thought it would never affect me like it was some rare thing. What I didn’t know was that I would be rudely awakened by the strongest affects of PMDD symptoms.
By Amanda Babyatsky5 years ago in Viva
Aunt Flo has lost her mind
My gaze flicked from the previous month on the calendar showing the normalcy of a five day row of x'es to the current month with x'es marking almost eighteen days. I sighed and thought " what the hell."
By Kia T Cooper-Erbst5 years ago in Viva
Big Boobs Aren’t All That Great
Sure, boobs are great. But did you ever think about all the problems that they cause? Funbags, breasts, bewbs, boobs, bangers, tits, titties, jabs… the list of names for these meat sacks are endless. They’re fun and functional at the same time. But have you ever thought about the serious side of having breasts?
By Caroline Egan5 years ago in Viva
How I Coped with Menopause
Every woman handles menopause differently because it affects us all in different ways. Hot flushes and night sweats I only ever got hot flushes at night and although uncomfortable, I didn’t wake up in a pool of perspiration, as a good friend of mine had happen to her. She regularly had to change the bed sheets because of her night sweats. Mine felt like not getting enough air and having to flap the duvet up and down to create a light breeze (not ideal for the person trying to sleep next to you!)
By Rosy Gee5 years ago in Viva
Menstrual Cups: A Better Alternative To Pads and Tampons
Menstrual cups are a reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s small and flexible and is to be slid into the vagina. Instead of absorbing blood, like a pad or tampon, it collects the blood.
By Dacey5 years ago in Viva
Nutrients for Your Period
The menstrual cycle is an incredible process – some humans can make other humans, how wild! We can quite easily understand how much work and effort (and community resources, but that’s a conversation for another time) is needed to build a human body from a clump of cells, but I would almost bank on many people not knowing how much energy and nutrients are required for a simple period!
By Emily the Period RD5 years ago in Viva