Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy’

The best way to predict a menstrual cycle is by noting the days of a menstrual period on a calendar, starting with the first day of the period. Look for a pattern in menstrual cycles over a period of several months with help from an OB/GYN in this free video on women’s health.
Expert: Raeph Laughingwell
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The treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome include birth control, which regulates the menstrual cycle and minimizes long-term risks of endometrial and breast cancer, as well as Metformin, a diabetic medication that helps metabolic syndrome. Find treatment options for this common disease with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women’s [...]

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Information about Midwifery. A Midwife owned practice in Albemarle, NC offering a wide range of services for women’s health. We deliver babies (in the hospital) as well as performing annual check-ups. Call to schedule a free appointment to learn about our services our number is in the video.
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The first line of therapy in the relief of menstrual cramps is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Discover how birth control bills can control a menstrual cycle, thus relieving menstrual cramps, with help from an OB/GYN in this free video on women’s health.
Expert: Raeph Laughingwell
Contact: www.womancareobgynma.com/
Bio: Dr. Raeph Laughingwell earned his medical [...]

Growing a healthy baby is one of the most important jobs of your life. Prenatal Health examines proper diet and nutrition to best ensure that you and your baby get all the vitamins, minerals and calories needed for a healthy pregnancy. Learn basic ways to maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy. How you feel emotionally [...]

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November 7, 2007 presentation by Ellie Williams for the Stanford School of Medicine Medcast lecture series.
Twice as many women as men suffer from depression and mood disorders – but only between puberty and menopause. This burden on women in the reproductive years suggests a powerful link between female hormones and brain function. Ellie Williams, [...]

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This was a promotional video made for Truman Medical Center in Kansas City to provide information about teen pregnancies and the care they provide.
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Cecile Richards on John McCain
“Hardball with Chris Matthews” 05:17pm
Interview
TRANSCRIPT:
CECILE RICHARDS: I think it was an incredibly telling moment. [] the law of the land under the Supreme Court, as you say. I think it showed a complete lack of regard for womens health, for mothers health, and it really followed on his entire [...]

Your menstrual cycle is related to your age, so at certain points in a woman’s life, her menstrual cycle will be shorter. Find out how some people take pills to manipulate hormones in order to stop having menstrual cycles with help from an OB/GYN in this free video on women’s health.
Expert: Raeph Laughingwell
Contact: www.womancareobgynma.com/
Bio: Dr. [...]

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A normal menstrual period should consist of 80 milliliters of blood, so using one tampon an hour would indicate heavy bleeding. Discover the importance of contacting a doctor if heavy bleeding is suspected with help from an OB/GYN in this free video on women’s health.
Expert: Raeph Laughingwell
Contact: www.womancareobgynma.com/
Bio: Dr. Raeph Laughingwell earned his medical degree [...]

A normal period should last anywhere between two and seven days, and spotting occurs in no particular pattern, producing a significantly lower amount of blood. Contact a doctor when spotting seems abnormal with help from an OB/GYN in this free video on women’s health.
Expert: Raeph Laughingwell
Contact: www.womancareobgynma.com/
Bio: Dr. Raeph Laughingwell earned his medical degree at [...]

A PAP smear is a screening test for cervical cancer that can be performed by a primary care physician, health professional or gynecologist. Learn about how often a woman should get a PAP smear with help from an OB/GYN in this free video on women’s health.
Expert: Raeph Laughingwell
Contact: www.womancareobgynma.com/
Bio: Dr. Raeph Laughingwell earned his medical [...]