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Helping Your Autistic Daughter Overcome Frequent UTIs
Although the disorder is rarely diagnosed in young girls, autism spectrum disorder can be especially difficult and complicated for young women, particularly because much of the research on the subject focuses on boys. If you have a daughter with autism who suffers from frequent urinary tract infections, for example, you may find yourself without many resources to turn to. But besides understanding a possible biological explanation for excessive UTIs, there are steps you can take to control other factors that may contribute to the problem.
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3 Health Changes Women Should Be Aware Of After Age 40
Reaching your 40s is not only a milestone, but it can sometimes usher in new changes to your overall health. As a woman, not preparing for those changes could put you at risk of developing a serious health condition later. If you are turning 40 or already in your 40s, here are some changes to look for and what you can do to prepare for them. Your Metabolism Will Slow
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Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common complaint among women of varying ages. Although many women have days during their period that have a heavier flow than others, truly heavy bleeding is a sustained flow, often for over a week, that makes managing your period difficult. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make this condition manageable. Period Routine For those women with a heavy period that is not caused by a medical condition, following a healthy routine during your period can minimize your discomfort.
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Embarrassing Things You Need To Tell Your Gynecologist
Your gynecologist is there to help you with all types of issues relating to your female anatomy. You should not only be seeing the gynecologist to get a pap smear or when you think there is something seriously wrong, but also for some issues that might be a little embarrassing. Unusual Discharge This is one of the things that women often overlook or don't assume is anything serious. While it might not be, it is not something you should attempt to hide from your gynecologist.
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First Time Gynecologist Visits: 5 Preparation Tips For All Women
Your very first obstetrics and gynecology visit can be a little scary. After all, it's a new doctor with new procedures--and that in itself can be quite nerve-wracking. While you might be feeling a little anxious about your first appointment, it's nothing to be scared about. These doctors are professionals and are extremely kind. But if you are still feeling a little anxious, have no fear. These five preparation tips will help you handle your appointment with ease.
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Do you know when your daughter needs to be introduced to the OBGYN? Discussions such as this can be difficult for both parent and daughter, but it can be ever so more difficult for the single father. A single father raising a teenage daughter comes with many complications. Teenage girls can be a little less likely to discuss woman problems with their father, so they need to have someone that they can talk freely with. My website is full if advice to help single fathers get through these difficult discussions with their teenage daughters and find an OBGYN that their daughters are comfortable with.