RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY FOR CHANGING PADS TAMPONS AND MENSTRUAL CUP

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During a typical menstrual cycle, girls normally lose between 4 to 12 teaspoons of blood. Depending on the chosen method and flow during menses, the frequency of changing will vary. It’s therefore important for every woman to be informed and follow laid down recommendations in order to avoid overflows or infections associated with the methods available.

 

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VAGINAL DISCHARGES

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It's normal for a woman of age to have vaginal discharge. It plays an important housekeeping function by maintaining healthy vaginal tissue wall, providing lubrication and protection against infection.  Therefore, a sudden change in the discharge could be a sign of a problem.

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ARE PUBLIC TOILETS THE CAUSE OF UTI'S?

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The court is in session. What evidence does the public hold against toilets as the major cause of UTI's? Since time immemorial women have constantly blamed toilets for their woes. I hear this myth every day even from some male patients and I thought it's time to put this to rest. 

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Wrist swelling

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A ganglion cyst, a soft-to-firm, round growth, is the most common lump of the wrist hand. It may also form on the elbow, knee, foot, shoulder, toe, or finger. It's seen mostly on women, and among gymnasts, sports persons, who repeatedly apply stress to the wrist. 70% of these cysts afflicts people between the ages of 20-40.

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Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

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utiYou have been to the doctor countless times for treatment of urinary tract infection, each time hoping it'll be your last, but alas, it's back. Now you are worried something must be wrong with you. Why do I keep getting UTi's and what can I do to stop this from happening once and for all.

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No Time To Work Out?

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Let's face it. Even if you wanted to, were so committed to making sure you lived a healthy lifestyle and wanted to be in the best shape of your life, you are not going to get to the gym to lift weights, work with your personal trainer or sign up for boot camp.

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