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Not getting a period
Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. Primary amenorrhea is the term used when you have never had a period. Secondary amenorrhea is a term used when you have had […] Read more
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How do I strengthen my pelvic floor muscles?
It is recommended that all women exercise their pelvic floor muscles every day throughout life, to prevent weakness or improve strength. Exercising weak muscles regularly, over a period of time can strengthen them and make them work effectively again. Regular gentle exercise, such as walking, Pilates, yoga can also help to strengthen your pelvic floor […] Read more
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Pelvic Floor
“The pelvic floor” refers to a group of muscles in the pelvis which support the bladder, bowel and uterus. These muscles are important in helping bladder and bowel control, and also play a role in sexual function. Pelvic floor muscles can become weakened through pregnancy and childbirth, constipation, heavy lifting, and being overweight. If these […] Read more
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New medication for bladder problems
Mirabegron is a medication recently released for urinary urgency. It helps people who have an uncontrolled urge to pass urine and may help women who are troubled with an increased need to empty their bladders at night. It doesn’t have the side effects that many of the older medications have such as blurred vision, dry […] Read more
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after the baby is born. The placenta produces hormones that support the baby to grow and develop during pregnancy. These hormones also block the action of the mother’s insulin. This is called insulin resistance. The need for insulin in pregnancy may be 2 or 3 times higher […] Read more