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How to Safely End Your Menstrual Period, Cramps and PMS With a Birth Control Pill

Cheryl's Story This is a true story about a woman who endured 20 years of terrible menstrual periods. She had painful cramps, PMS symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, and the resulting disruption they caused...

"Is It Safe to Stop My Period?" The Facts About Menstrual Suppression and Lybrel

My mother (and maybe yours too) still insists that women shouldn't meddle with their menstrual periods. They think it's somehow unnatural and therefore unhealthy and just, well... wrong. They fear that...

Female Viagra: A Progress Report - Viagra for Women Still on the Horizon

Ever since the arrival of Viagra and its explosive growth as a blockbuster drug to treat erectile dysfunction in men, there has been growing interest in a "female Viagra". After all, it's estimated...

The Coming-Of-Age of The Birth Control Pill

Women of a "certain" age will remember when it was not easy to obtain birth control pills. Doctors were reluctant to prescribe them, especially to young women. Society was reluctant to even talk...

How To Treat PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) With Lybrel

For many women who suffer from PMS, the standard treatments simply don't work. Their doctors have prescribed pain relievers for cramps, diuretics for bloating, and anti-anxiety drugs for the emotional...

Are You Plagued by a Recurring Yeast Infection? Learn What It Is and How to Get Rid Of It

While probably not a hot topic for dinner table conversation, yeast infections are a very common problem that affects most women at some point. Experimenting between the numerous over the counter and prescription...

Can Birth Control Pills Relieve Painful Endometriosis Symptoms?

For women of child bearing age, endometriosis can be a nightmare. This chronic, incurable condition affects millions of women, causing them a great deal of pain and discomfort. Although there is no known...

Birth Control Pills Do More Than Prevent Pregnancy: Relief for Your Irregular Periods

While it's no secret birth control pills are one of the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy, did you know that using birth control for an extended time has many other benefits? Do You Suffer From...

Birth Control for Women Over 35

Birth Control Pills for Mature Women - Special Considerations When a woman reaches thirty-five, her chances of becoming pregnant are not as likely as before. Many mistakenly think they no longer need to...

Diflucan FAQs: Common Questions and Answers

Q: What is Diflucan? A: Diflucan is an antifungal antibiotic medication used to treat the following conditions: Vaginal yeast infections. Yeast infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus. Urinary tract...





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