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Dear Exam: What Other Organ, Besides Our Lady Business, Is Self-Cleaning?

Nov 24, 2008 - I learned something new on Friday while watching Oprah's second installment of sex therapy with Dr. Berman. While I knew that our lady business is a self-cleaning organ, I learned that there is only one other organ that has that same ability. - 19 Comments

The Biology of Your Lady Business

Oct 16, 2008 - I really wish I'd paid more attention in my sex ed class when the teacher taught us all the science-y facts about our lady business. There's so much to know, and being that it's such an important part of your body, take this quiz for a little brush-up. Source Take the quiz - 40 Comments

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Do Tell: Have You Assigned an Animal a Gender?

Nov 20, 2009 - Hi, Mary . . . - 4 Comments

Infertility in women

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Introduction
The Reproductive System
Risk Factors
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Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle Changes
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Assisted Reproductive Techn...
Complications of Assisted R...
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New At-Home Fertility Test for Couples Fertell is a new at-home fertility test kit for couples. It screens for sperm motility concentrations and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. Fertell may be helpful as an initial test for infertility, but for a definitive diagnosis it is important to consult a doctor. - 0 Comments

Infertility in men

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Introduction
Male Reproductive System...
Sperm Abnormalities
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Assisted Reproductive Techn...
Complications of Assisted R...
Other Treatments
Resources
References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New At-Home Fertility Test Kit Fertell, the first at-home fertility test kit, became commercially available in June 2007. The Fertell kit contains tests to screen for both male and female infertility. Men can test their semen for concentrations of motile sperm, while women can test their urine for levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (a marker for egg quality). - 0 Comments

Endometriosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Introduction
Causes
Symptoms
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle Changes
Medications
Conservative Surgery
Hysterectomy
Resources
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval Women with menstrual pain due to endometriosis have a new treatment option. In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, a continuous-dose oral contraceptive that completely eliminates menstrual periods. Lybrel, which contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol, is taken 365 days a year with active pills. - 0 Comments

Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Introduction
Causes
Symptoms
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Lifestyle Changes
Medications
Surgery
Other Procedures
Hysterectomy
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Uterine Artery Embolization Versus Standard Surgery Many women with fibroids are considering a procedure called uterine artery embolization (UAE) as an alternative to standard surgery such as hysterectomy or myomectomy. A study published in 2007 in the New England Journal of Medicine compared these treatment approaches. The study suggested that UAE results in shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time, but a small percentage of women may later need repeat embolization or a hysterectomy. - 0 Comments

You Asked: Are Chlorine-Free Tampons Healthier?

Aug 07, 2009 - Dear Fit, I was at the health-food store and noticed chlorine-free tampons made with organic cotton. They cost $5.99 for a box of 20, and the ones I buy at the grocery store cost $6.99 for 40. Are they worth paying almost twice as much? - 32 Comments

Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

Definition
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Signs and tests
Treatment
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Complications
Calling your health care provider
Prevention
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract are problems in a baby girl's reproductive organs that occur while she is growing in her mother's body. Female reproductive organs include the vagina, ovaries, uterus, and cervix. Causes, incidence, and risk factors A baby starts to develop its reproductive organs between weeks 4 and 5 of pregnancy. - 0 Comments

Menstrual disorders

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Introduction
Menstrual Disorders
Causes
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Medications
Surgery
Resources
References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights “No-Period” Pill Approved In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year -- with no inactive pill breaks. - 0 Comments

Dear Exam: What Other Organ, Besides Our Lady Business, Is Self-Cleaning?

The Biology of Your Lady Business

Do Tell: Have You Assigned an Animal a Gender?

Infertility in women

Infertility in men

Endometriosis

Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy

You Asked: Are Chlorine-Free Tampons Healthier?

Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract

Menstrual disorders

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