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December 4th, 2007

Women’s Health Survey on Menopause

This came out in 2006, but it’s definitely interesting and worth a look.

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By Kristen King -- 1 comment

September 17th, 2007

Lively Women Q&A: High Testosterone and First Gyno Visit?

You ask…
I recently got my results back from the doctor after a blood check. He said my testosterone level was high, actually quite high. I am 17 years old will be turning 18 in January and the reason i got this checked in the first place is because i have not gotten […]

By Kristen King -- 6 comments

September 7th, 2007

Lively Women Q&A: Light Periods for 3 Months?

You ask…
My cycle has been short, light, and almost non-existant for the last three months.  A nurse told me that this was ok, as long as it was at least a drop, it was ok, but she said this without examining me or giving me any test.  Is this ok?  What’s going on?
Lively Women answers…
Well, […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

June 15th, 2007

Your Cycle, Demystified

A few weeks ago we talked about what happens to your eggs when you don’t ovulate.
About.com’s guide to women’s health, Tracee Conforth, takes it a step further with a great breakdown on your cycle and all the equipment that makes it happen.
Do you know how many hormones play a role each month in causing your […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

March 8th, 2007

Mortifying Menses: Women Confess Their Period Horror Stories

Have you ever, um, sprung a leak in an inconvenient situation? Had an embarassing intimate moment? Suffered a major tampon crisis?
You’re not alone.
Over at iVillage, they’ve collected someof the most cringe-worthy period horror stories I’ve ever read. Check it out…and just be glad it wasn’t you.

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February 15th, 2007

Painful Periods in More Ways Than One

A study by a London hospital suggests that changing hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle may affect muscles and ligaments, possibly leading to more injuries for women during certain parts of their cycle.
Lead researcher Dr Stephen Sandler, an experienced osteopath, said: “There was a clear link between hormone levels and laxity of joints, […]

By Kristen King -- 4 comments

September 18th, 2006

Mood Swings? Energy Ups and Downs? It May Be Your Hormones

Ever wondered why some days you feel up and motivated, surging with creativity — then other days, you’ve got the blues, the blahs, and need chocolate to make it through the hour? It may be related to your hormones — that monthly 28-or-so-day cycle that unites us all as women.
Thanks to a tip from Cotton-Pickin’ […]

By Heather -- 0 comments