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Being Married Can Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack

Marriage can be good for your heart. Studies show that the risk of ever getting a heart attack is lower among married couples and that married couples do better when heart problems do occur. There are...

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Feminine Odor Problems? What Every Woman Needs to Know

Many women claim that douching makes them feel cleaner, eliminates embarrassing odor and protects them against infection. But they may be doing harm to themselves along the way. I advise my patients...

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Why Does It Hurt Down There? How to Relieve Your Pelvic Pain

If you’re frustrated with chronic pelvic pain that hasn’t responded to treatment, you’re not alone. Many women suffer from chronic pelvic pain, and it is often difficult to diagnose because there are...

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6 Intimate Health Facts That Every Man Should Know

Let’s face it, men: It’s tough keeping on top of all the health and medical advice out there. And it seems like there’s something new every day, doesn’t it? Well, we’ve put together a list of timeless...

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Why You Should Come Out to Your Doctor

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), does your doctor know? If you are like most members of the LGBT community, it’s likely you haven’t told your physician. Surveys consistently...

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Surprising Benefit of Hip Replacement: A Better Sex Life

If you’ve been putting off a hip replacement, a surprising benefit may make it a little more attractive: this procedure can significantly improve your sex life. “Hip replacement is one of the most...

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You Don’t Have to Give Up on Motherhood after a Miscarriage

A miscarriage can feel so discouraging, and some couples might be afraid to try again. The good news is that most women who have miscarriages – even multiple miscarriages – go on to have successful...

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Ladies: Is the ‘Little Pink Pill’ for You? Know the Facts

The first prescription drug aimed at restoring a woman’s sexual desire has cleared regulatory approval. But is the little pink pill for you? If you’re merely looking for something to put you in the...

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10 Questions Every Man Is Afraid to Ask His Doctor

As a urologist, Ryan Berglund, MD, regularly fields difficult — and often embarrassing — questions from his patients and from callers on a local radio show on Friday evenings. Here are the 10 most...

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Can a Laser Treatment Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Pain?

When a woman’s estrogen declines, it can lead to vaginal atrophy — drying and irritation that cause pain during intercourse and other symptoms. These symptoms aren’t just uncomfortable. In some cases,...

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You Can — and Should — Talk to Your Doctor About Domestic Abuse

It is routine in my practice to ask female patients if they are feeling any pain. Sometimes this question serves a purpose beyond what you might expect — it can unveil cases of domestic abuse. If...

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3 Common Myths About HIV, AIDS: Do You Have the Facts?

While about 1.1 million people age 13 and older are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), misconceptions still abound about the virus and...

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3 Common Myths About HIV, AIDS: Do You Have the Facts?

While about 1.1 million people age 13 and older are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), misconceptions still abound about the virus and...

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Transgender Care: 3 Things You Should Understand

Transgender issues have the U.S. talking. Whether due to recent legal or political discussions or more visibility in the media, Americans are becoming more aware of gender identity. Physicians are...

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Condom Quiz: How Smart Are You?

Still carrying around that condom you stuck into your wallet six months ago? And do you believe that condoms can be used over and over again as long as they don’t break? If your answer to either of...

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Men Over 50: 7 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life

Are problems with your erections or low libido limiting your sex life? For many men, these are inevitable issues of aging. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to address them. Erection problems...

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How to Get Your Sex Drive Revved Up as You Age

If you feel like you’ve lost your libido, there’s a lot to consider. Sex drive and the things that affect it are complicated, says women’s health expert Holly Thacker, MD.It is also dependent on...

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Why Do I Pass Gas During Sex?

Q: Why do I pass gas during sex? Is this normal? A: During intercourse, the sliding motion of the penis causes pressure on the anus, which lies next to the vaginal wall. The back and forth action can...

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What’s Best for Vaginal Dryness — Including Natural Options?

Q: What’s Best for Vaginal Dryness — Including Natural Options? A. To address vaginal dryness, it is important to see your health care provider for a complete pelvic exam and to review risks and...

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Fibroids: Are They Making Sex Painful for You?

If you are a woman reading this, the odds are that you have or have had uterine fibroids but didn’t even know it. These benign growths of muscle and connective tissue of the uterus are a common...

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