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Effects of Marijuana-on Pregnancy

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARIJUANA USE AND PREGNANCY? What are the possible health effects of marijuana use during pregnancy? We’ll see Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to the health of your baby. The chemicals in marijuana (specifically, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC) pass through your system to your baby and can harm your developing baby. Research suggests that marijuana use during pregnancy can cause health problems in newborns, including low birth weight and abnormal neurological development. Marijuana inhalation can also be harmful to you and your baby. Secondhand smoke from marijuana contains many of the same toxic and carcinogenic chemicals found in tobacco smoke. 5 THC, the mind-altering or psychoactive compound in marijuana, can also be passed to babies through secondhand smoke. Can using marijuana during my pregnancy affect my baby’s development after birth? Although scientists are still learning about the effects of marijuana on the developing brain, studies s...

Women Should Know How To Keep A Healthy Vagina

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Genital care is important especially for women, not only for their personal hygiene but also for their overall health. With proper genital care, infections, foul odor and other genital problems may be avoided. There are certain measures to be observed to keep a healthy vagina. Below mentioned are some useful tips to keep a healthy vagina. The vaginal area is a sensitive area so it is important to practice good vaginal hygiene to keep a healthy vagina. Make it a habit to wipe from front to back after bowel movement to avoid rubbing dirt on the vaginal area. Frequently change sanitary pads when you have monthly period. Always wear clean underwear to keep the vagina clean and fresh. Plain unscented soap and water are enough to clean the vagina regularly because the vagina has an ability to clean itself. To keep a healthy vagina, its normal pH should be maintained. The natural acidic environment of the vagina and the presence of beneficial bacteria should not be disturbed to keep its natur...

Vaginal Dryness

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Vaginal dryness may happen to any woman. It is very usual problem in women after menopause. Mostly women or more than half women whose ages are in between 50 years to 60 years and have undergone to menopause, are affected by this problem. Women may feel vaginal itching, feel uncomfortable during sex etc, are the symptoms that are felt because of menopause or use of contraceptives. Certain methods are there for its treatment like, lubricants, hormone replacement therapy, estrogen etc. In this article, we are going to draw a conclusion on the problem of vaginal dryness. Natural lubricant that is produced by the glands on the cervix retains vagina soft and moist. It keeps vagina clean and remove from dead cells because its nature is slightly acidic which helps to keep the place healthy along with its prevention from infection. Mostly women experience white discharge or discharge from vagina which is completely normal. During sexual stimulation, two glands on the face of vagina also known ...

White Discharge- Its Symptoms And Causes

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All women usually experience white discharge or vaginal discharge and are very common in women. White discharge is also known as Leucorrhoea and every woman gets upset at some point of time. This problem mostly happens a few days prior or after periods. Leucorrhoea is in the form of white water, coming out of the vagina. Too much of white discharge is being constant may make a woman physically weak. This problem may also caused by physical weakness, lack of nutrients and sometimes not cleaning the vagina as well. White discharge or leucorrhoea is a natural physiological process that results in vaginal discharge. Usually, it is thin and lightly sticky. Mostly, women become irritate and stressed prior to periods or when periods are irregular. Besides this, few changes related to their way of life may be seen and they start living under stress regarding their sex life. Along with this, their hormones become imbalanced too and as a consequence, women start having white discharge problem. I...

Metabolic syndrome associated with sexual dysfunction in older women

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Metabolic syndrome (a group of factors that increase the likelihood of heart problems and diabetes) is one of the main factors causal to decreased sex coerce in postmenopausal women, as cardiovascular disease plays an main role in women’s sexual health. There have been several studies in India that show that it is not only metabolic syndrome and heart disease that play such a role in women’s sexual desire. Psychosocial factors such as marital status and depression also lead to sexual dysfunction. Some studies in India have shown that women with metabolic syndrome reported very low sexual desire and concurrent satisfaction. It has also been reported that many women with metabolic syndrome said they needed less sexual contact or activity. Another interesting point is that the same women said that their body/waist size, diabetes, and even high blood pressure were associated with decreased desire for sexual activity. The scientists also found that angina pectoris and even a heart attack we...

What you need to know about sex during pregnancy

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When it comes to sex during pregnancy, there are many misconceptions about the couple. Many are concerned about the effect sex will have on the baby, but the truth is that having sex during pregnancy does not have the potential to harm the fetus at any part of the pregnancy. Another popular myth is that sexual pregnancy can induce labor, but medical study after medical study has shown that this is absolutely not the case. Maintaining a healthy sex life during pregnancy is safe and completely natural. Basic Breakaways – It actually increases during certain periods of your pregnancy. Research studies do not indicate that vaginal sex in any way causes preterm labor or premature birth of the baby. During intercourse, the baby is protected by well-developed uterine muscles, amniotic fluid, and the natural mucous plug that develops around the cervix. It is possible that an orgasm or sexual penetration can induce Braxton Hicks contractions in late pregnancy. Braxton Hicks contractions are mil...

5 things you should know about sex during and after pregnancy

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1-First things first, are sex safe for pregnant women? As always, it is quite safe to have sex during a normal or low-risk pregnancy. For women who are at risk of premature labor or have complications such as placenta previa during pregnancy, they should avoid sex. If in doubt you should consult your gynecologist. 2- What precautions should pregnant women and their partners take while breastfeeding, during sexual activity during pregnancy? o Avoid orogenital intercourse during pregnancy. o Avoid the use of lubricating creams and gels as they can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions. o Try different sex positions to make sex as happy as possible for a pregnant woman. This is especially important in the later part of the pregnancy, as the woman can feel very uncomfortable and painful during this time. 3- What is the safe period to have sex for pregnant women? As long as your pregnancy was normal, it is safe to have intercourse until the last trimester. Do not have sex if your w...

Vaginal dryness: one of the most common female sexual health problems

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One of the most common sexual health problems for women in India is vaginal dryness. The condition is more prevalent in postmenopausal women who are miserable, of whom about 55% to 65% are affected, and now younger women are more and more experiencing it as well. This problem is very frustrating for women, as the dryness and related pain during intercourse (Sex) cause many of these women to abstain from having intercourse (Sex) and the resulting loss of libido (destroy of sexual desire) can also strain relationships. Or strong and long-term marriages. Most of the women who are suffering from this situation do so silently because they are too embarrassed to talk about it with their doctor (sexologist) or their life partner. One more basis for not treating vaginal dryness is the lack of awareness about the treatments obtainable to get rid of this difficulty. Treatments for vaginal dryness range from over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers and other lubricants to low-dose estrogen preparati...

Do girls’ breasts increase in size once pressed? – How

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This is one amongst the foremost common myths associated with sex that folks assume that pressing on a girl’s or partner’s breasts can increase their size. Girls typically doubt whether or not pressing girls’ breasts build their breasts larger. Is it true? No, whereas several women’s breasts are stirred by compression and compression within them, there’s no excellent or correct information to counsel that they’ll be enlarged by compression or compression. Normally, once a lady is aroused, there’s some blood flow to her breasts that briefly makes them slightly larger. If any girl gains weight or are pregnant or breastfeeding, her breast size might also increase. Exercise may also improve your body posture and build your breasts look a lot of enticing, however it will not increase their size. Any ointment, oil, or cream that claims to try to therefore is invalid. She ought to avoid shopping for any such product and albeit she desires to require it, she ought to take it terribly fastidiou...

Female Infertility And Its Causes Male Enhancement

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  Every woman has a dream to become a mother and to experience those 9 months of pregnancy and weave dreams every day for the baby. Also, to become a mother is considered to be the greatest happiness in a woman’s life. But infertility shatters this dream. Not only one or two women but also a major part of female society is struggling with this serious problem. Because of which, becoming a mother’s dream becomes very difficult. Infertility has no single cause but it is said that a disease related to women with periods cycle and getting pain during sex may cause of infertility. For a couple, it is the greatest happiness of the world that they should have a happy family. But many couples are bereaved from this happiness due to infertility. Infertility can be defined as a problem of not having children. Also, it refers to a condition in which a woman is unable to conceive. It may occur in both men and women but the problem of not having children is often considered to female infertilit...

Increase Female Libido Naturally With Foods And Herbal Supplements Hashmi Dawakhana

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Proper diet, healthy lifestyle and suitable herbs are three ways to increase female libido without any side effects on overall health. With these three measures, women facing menopausal symptoms may also continue to enjoy their love life. Improper care, untimely and undernourished diet, poor lifestyle, lack of exercises, stress and lack of relaxation are few silent but very harmful causes of lack of libido in females. Use of oral contraceptives medical conditions such as problems related to uterus, irregular periods, scanty periods, poor thyroid gland functioning etc. are other causes which may wipe away a woman’s desire to love and get loved. Inclusion of certain food items in the diet and herbs may calm ill-effects of all of these conditions on reproductive system to increase female libido effectively. There are certain herbs that are very potent and have been used since ancient times to increase female libido. These herb may be used as a part of regular diet and supplements the body...