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Can’t Get Pregnant? New Reasons to Try Acupuncture
November 21, 2008
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Couples who don’t have any luck with in vitro fertilization may want to head straight to an acupuncturist. Research out of IVF centers in Colorado and New Mexico shows that combining in vitro with acupuncture may lead to 26 percent more pregnancies—if women undergo at least 11 acupuncture treatments.(Previous research showed that a smaller number of treatments could boost pregnancy rates, but not as much.) Read More
How This Mother of Three Lost Over 70 Pounds
October 19, 2008
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Hilary Andreas didn’t want to settle for her postpregnancy shape—so she dropped 70-plus pounds. Read More
What Should I Do if the Condom Breaks?
October 16, 2008
Try these morning-after solutions for STD exposure and pregnancy risk.
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By Nick Burns
Accidents happen: In moments of passion, a condom worn incorrectly (or past its expiration date) can break or slip off, putting you at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV and—if you’re a woman—pregnancy.
Morning-after HIV prevention
After such an accident, you and your partner should get tested for STDs, including HIV, as soon as possible. If you have been exposed to the HIV virus, ask for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), a morning-after treatment for HIV that may prevent infection. The treatment is a monthlong course of HIV (antiretroviral) medications that are most effective if you start them right away—but may still work up to 72 hours after exposure. Side effects can include extreme nausea and fatigue. Read More
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Birth Control Is Safer Than Ever (and Sometimes It’s Even Good for You)
October 16, 2008
All pills have risks, and some people shouldn’t take hormones.
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By Louise Sloan
Times have changed since women going on birth control risked the pelvic infections of the Dalkon Shield or hormones dosed perilously high. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have been redesigned to be very safe. The contraceptive sponge is almost risk free—though there are more effective ways to prevent pregnancy. Condoms are safe for everyone and are the only form of birth control that protects against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). And the Pill is so safe and effective these days that it is available over-the-counter in some countries. Read More
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Do C-Sections Lower Pelvic-Disorder Risks?
October 12, 2008
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Facts of life: Pregnancy itself ups your pelvic-disorder risks.
Pop-music diva Christina Aguilera says she chose to have a cesarean section because she didn’t want any vaginal tears (or other surprises). It’s true that a vaginal delivery doubles the chance of having a pelvic-floor disorder. But lots of women deliver vaginally and don’t have pelvic-floor problems. Read More
The Beauty of Make-Up Sex
October 3, 2008
From Health magazine
Fighting as foreplay? Surprise! Make-up sex can actually be good for your relationship. Read More
New Moms Shouldn’t Lose Weight Too Quickly
August 6, 2008
Just lifting your wee one can help you get in shape—gently.
Baby fat is so cute—when it’s on a baby. But new moms often yearn to shed their own post-pregnancy dimpled bottoms faster than they can scream, “Get me the epidural!” They shouldn’t. Carrying extra weight for several weeks after delivery is normal, and probably healthier than shedding that fat. Read More
How to Reach Your Healthiest Weight During Pregnancy and Beyond
August 6, 2008
Congrats! You’re expecting—or maybe you’ve just brought home your new bundle of joy. Either way, we know how you feel: Being a new mom is enough of a challenge without worrying about how, or even if, you’ll ever get your old body back. But gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy and slimming down safely afterward are important to your own health and the health of your baby. Follow the links below to learn what you can do to make this life transition easier, and meet two Health magazine readers who rose to the challenge. Read More
Most Embarrassing Questions
April 28, 2008
From Health magazine
Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa answers our most uncomfortable questions–providing straight talk about “outies,” vaginal odor, and more. Read More
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