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Studies: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Relieve Menstrual Pain
on Mar 19, 2008 in Acupuncture Chinese Herbs Menstrual Problems Pain Gynecology Menstrual Pain Australian researchers, conducting a study with nearly 3,500 women in several countries compared the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine to other therapies, and a placebo in relieving menstrual cramps. Menstrual pain effects half of all women,...
Should Pregnant Women Have a Thyroid Test?
on Apr 19, 2009 in General Gynecology Testing If you are pregnant and experiencing fatigue, dry skin, sleep loss, or weight loss, it may be worthwhile to find out whether you are a candidate for a thyroid test – these symptoms, while common in pregnant women, may be...
One for my baby
on Apr 27, 2009 in The nether lands home front babies birth gynecology By dawn’s first light we were speeding across the flatland, our dying Micra sideswiped by the wind and juddering to a near stall at each intersection. But nothing could stop us. Ninety minutes later, Sam was hoisted into the air, wailing and co...
New Study Shows Benefits of Keeping Ovaries
on Apr 27, 2009 in Cancer Gynecology Since the 1970’s, gynecologists would generally advise women who are hysterectomy candidates to also have their ovaries removed, along with the uterus. The idea was to prevent ovarian cancer, which is difficult to detect but often deadly. However,...
Nurse Practitioner Salaries
on Jul 2, 2009 in career careers compensation gynecology health job jobs nurse nurses nursing obstetrics pay practitioner practitioners salaries salary women women's After working with pregnant women for more than 20 years, Cheryl wanted to combine her passions for women's health and nursing, and take her career to the next level. As a nurse practitioner, Cheryl now educates women about women’s gynecological he...