Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection known to cause cervical cancer and genital warts in women. However, the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) prevents infection caused by various strains of the HPV virus (HPV 33, HPV 58, HPV 31, HPV 45, and HPV 52), which reduces a woman’s risk of developing such health conditions. The CDC recommends HPV vaccination for all girls before teenage (between 9 and 12 years) and women under 26 years of age.
...Continue readingHormones are natural substances produced in the body to communicate between organs and cells. Hormonal imbalance in women occurs when they have too much or too little hormones, such as progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. This affects many bodily functions, including weight, mood, energy level, metabolism, pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause.
...Continue readingPrenatal vitamins are critical to supporting your baby’s growth and development and your own body’s changes. However, some prenatal vitamins can cause side effects, such as nausea and constipation. You should always consult your obstetrician/gynecologist before taking prenatal vitamins. They can suggest the best prenatal vitamins with the right dosage limits based on your nutritional needs.
...Continue readingBreastfeeding is one of the easiest ways to ensure the all-round development of your baby and provides mulitple health benefits both for the mother and the child. Babies who are breastfed for at least six months are less likely to develop gastrointestinal infections (such as diarrhea and vomiting), leukemia, and other chronic diseases.
...Continue readingThough pregnancy is the most exciting and memorable experience for a woman, it can trigger multiple changes including, mood swings, weight gain, morning sickness, and especially Increased body temperature. It is quite normal to experience a rise in body temperature during pregnancy, but being aware of the factors causing it will help you stay prepared and avoid them to prevent overheating.
...Continue readingThe importance of eating healthy while you are pregnant can never be overstated. Maintaining a nutritious diet through all trimesters is essential for your baby's brain development and healthy birth weight. A well-balanced pregnancy diet helps reduce the risks of many congenital disabilities while keeping unpleasant pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness and fatigue away.
...Continue readingDetecting cervical cancer at an early stage with a Pap smear or Pap test increases your chances of recovery and survival. Doctors generally recommend women ages 21 to 65 to have a Pap smear test regularly.
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