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A recent study of lap dancers conducted at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque may have found proof that women go into a state of estrus (a period of sexual excitement) each month.
From the Sexual Revolution to another Birth Control Solution — "The Pill" for Men
Will the male version cause men across the world to embrace dramatic changes in social thought, rise up and declare their right to sexual freedom and equality? Um, no, but it does give couples another option when it comes to birth control.
Could Gum Disease Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack or Cancer?
Most people know that periodontitis (or gum disease) can lead to tooth loss. However, recent studies indicate that gum disease may also be a precursor to more serious problems than just gaps in your smile.
New Drug Prevents Pregnancy, Stops Period
Women, including those who experience debilitating physical symptoms from their periods, now have a way to put their monthly cycles on hold indefinitely.
Designer Babies: A New Era Approaches
Selecting the hair color, eye color, height, and skin tone of your baby may sound like a scenario from the future, but PGD may ultimately pave the way for parents picking and choosing significant traits of their offspring.
From Pill to Pregnancy — Fast!
Millions of women use birth control pills to temporarily prevent pregnancy until they are ready to conceive. But does this short-term solution have a permanent impact on future fertility well after a woman decides to stop taking the Pill? A recent study finally puts this popular infertility myth to rest.
Having Healthy Babies Means Having Healthy Teeth
The first thing on a newly pregnant woman’s mind is not likely to be a visit to the dentist’s office. Scientists, however, are uncovering more and more evidence to suggest that good oral health in the mother may be vital.
Fertility Treatment: Why Wait? A New Generation of Women Take Reproductive Health into Their Own Hands
Recent government studies show that 23 percent of college-educated women in their twenties are seeking help from fertility specialists. A surprising statistic, considering that women are shown to be most fertile in their early-to-mid twenties.
The Basics of Baby-making: Five Ways to Improve the Pregnancy Odds
Due to the cautionary sex education most of us received in our youth, it can be startling to discover how long it can take to get pregnant. Experts estimate that there is only a 25 to 30 percent chance of conception and implantation in any given cycle, even if everything is functioning perfectly.
“Mommy Makeovers” – Changing the Shape of Motherhood
The term makeover has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years, with reality TV series, daytime talk shows, and tabloid photo spreads dedicated to the botched and the beautiful in the realm of plastic surgery. And the “mommy makeover” is topping the list of cosmetic “must-haves” for the modern matron.
Breast Implants and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Should Know
Most breast implants have a soft silicone shell filled with saline water. Many implanted medical devices are made from this same nonreactive material. Breast implants do not harm or pose a risk to normal pregnancy in any way.
Advances in Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic dermatology is an ever-evolving science, and safe new treatments are developed regularly. This article will update you on some of the most revolutionary treatments for skin rejuvenation, stretch marks, and hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration).
The Real Deal on Home Pregnancy Tests
Four days may not seem like a lot of time to some people, but to a woman who is wondering if she is pregnant or not, it can be an eternity. When a woman has been trying to conceive and wants to know if her efforts have paid off, the sooner the information is available, the better.
Acupuncture and Fertility: Not As Strange a Pair of Bedfellows As You Might Think
While there are many competing theories about how acupuncture works, most studies have concluded that, for whatever reason, it is effective in the treatment of a variety of ailments, one of which is infertility.