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Is Bacterial Vaginosis a Sexually Transmitted Infection?

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Can you catch Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) from having sexual activity?


Honey Mustard Salmon

Honey Mustard Salmon

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Honey mustard with a bit of spice glaze over salmon makes a delicious flavor for gourmet-on-the-go! This recipe is gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and freezer-friendly.


French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

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Start your evening off special. Sophisticated presentation with simple preparation.


Dr. Silvia Perez-Protto Inspired to Lead End of Life Care

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Silvia Perez Protto, MD, is the director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for End of Life Care. The role fulfills her passion to provide patients comfort in their final days — something she learned from her father, whose end-of-life wishes were unknown to his family. Dr. Perez-Protto praises the collaboration and support from her fellow caregivers at Cleveland Clinic as she leads this important work.


Kakadu Plums Fight Cancer Cells and Brighten Skin. Here’s How to Reap the Benefits

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Every few years a new superfood emerges, promising health benefits beyond your wildest dreams. Right now, kakadu plums are having a moment. In fact, with the highest levels of vitamin C of any fruit — in the entire world — and more antioxidants than the blueberry, kakadu plums are the stuff superfood lore is made of. So what are kakadu plums, and what can they do for you? Kakadu plums are a small light green fruit native to Australia, that’s also called the billygoat plum, bush plum, or salty…


What Does An Unusually Heavy Period Mean?

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I am 26 years old and my period has always been regular, lasting 3 to 4 days. I am married and sexually active, only using a pull out method. My cycle was late by 4 days last month and lasted 8 days. It was very heavy and painful, not my usual cycle.

I have taken a pregnancy test and it was negative, but now my worry is that implantation happened the same time as my period days. If it did, when will I be able to tell with a home pregnancy test? I want to say I miscarried last month, but I have no other symptoms so far. I am worried because I do drink alcohol regularly.


Rift Valley fever: A Virus Even More Dangerous Than Zika to Pregnant Woman

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The mosquito-borne virus that causes Rift Valley fever may severely injure human fetuses if contracted by mothers during pregnancy, according to new research. Rift Valley fever primarily occurs in livestock in sub-Saharan Africa, where outbreaks cause 90 to 100 percent of pregnant cows in a herd to miscarry or deliver stillborn calves, often a significant economic loss. But hundreds of cases also occur in humans each year, causing flu-like symptoms and severe liver problems. The outbreaks…


Advance Directives: Express Your End of Life Care Wishes

Advance Directives: Express Your End of Life Care Wishes

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Guest columnist and End-of-Life Care expert Dr. Silvia Perez-Protto discusses the very important topic of Advance Directives (AD) that all people over the age of 18 need to address.


Does Magnesium Help Treat Migraine?

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Does magnesium help treat migraine?


What is Causing My Hip and Back Pain?

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I am age 66 and I hurt on my right hip and lower back. I can hardly get out of bed at times! I am sexually active, have had my tubes tied and have not had any periods for several years. Could this be a tubal pregnancy? Could this be a bladder infection? I do drink water, but how much should I drink?


How Do I Treat Bacterial Vaginosis?

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What is the best thing that I can do to ignore the pain and itching of Bacterial Vaginosis?


What is the price of Solosec®/Secnidazole?

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What is the price of Solosec®/Secnidazole? My insurance does not cover it.


The Connection Between Headaches and Hormones

The Connection Between Headaches and Hormones

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Read guest columnist Dr. Pelin Batur, fellowship trained women’s health specialist who sees women at the Center for Specialized Women’s Health and in regional Gynecology, column on what women can do about hormonal headaches.


Dr. Thacker's Health Tips For A Healthy New Year

Dr. Thacker's Health Tips For A Healthy New Year

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Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares 12 important health tips for women for a healthy new year.


Can it hurt a woman to have multiple orgasms?

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Is there any harm in women achieving multiple orgasms in a short window of time?


What can I do about a retroverted uterus?

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I have an introverted uterus. I was having sexual intercourse 3-4 weeks ago and I experienced an un-painful locking or sticking pressure on my rectum like something got caught between my uterus and rectum. Can you offer any suggestions?


Speaking of Women's Health Past Donors

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Sunflower Donor Club Members ($1,000+) 2022 Sunflower Donor ClubBuilding Healthy Lives Foundation - $60,000Rosebrough Family Donation Fund - $10,000Eileen Burkhart and Co LLC - $5,000Carol Rosebrough - $1,0002021 Sunflower Donor Club Dr. Jeanette Grasselli Brown - $1,000Building Healthy Lives Foundation - $60,000Eileen Burkhart and Co LLC - $2,000Carol Rosebrough - $5,000Janet Rosel Smith and Mark Smith - $25,000 2020 Sunflower Donor Club Building Healthy Lives Foundation - $30,000Janet…


Kotex Tampons Recalled After Reports They Unraveled in People's Bodies

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Stores across the United States and Canada are pulling some Kotex Tampons off their shelves after the manufacturer issued a recall due to a "quality-related defect" that saw the tampon unravel and leave pieces inside consumers' bodies. The recall was issued by Kimberly-Clark, after several customers reported the tampons unraveled or come apart during removal. Others reported needing medical attention to remove tampon pieces that remained in their body while some people reported infection,…


What are the chances that I'm pregnant?

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I have a question concerning my chances of pregnancy. I was taking regular birth control, but stopped taking them when I was on antibiotics for a throat infection. After a day from my last antibiotic, I restarted my birth control, and I understand I need to wait seven days for it to kick it.

However, the fourth day I had intercourse with my partner and used condoms. We made sure nothing slipped and no condom broke to my knowledge. But he accidentally touched the outside of my private with possible seminal fluid. I had emergency contraception from a previous experience and decided to take it after 28 hours of the incident. The next day, I woke up with an increased amount of white discharge, breast tenderness, clumpy pale yellow cervical mucus (sticky and somewhat stretchy) and I became highly concerned if I ovulated.


Am I in menopause if I'm still getting a period?

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When menopause starts, isn’t the period supposed to lessen? I turned 47 and I’m getting my period every 2 weeks like clockwork. (It has been 14 weeks now.) Could something be wrong with me?