Lively Women

February 26th, 2007

The Vaccination Controversy Continues

I had no idea I was so controversial, but wow! Over at Weary Parent, we’ve been having an ongoing debate about whether the fast-spreading state mandates for the recently approved HPV vaccine Gardasil is a good idea. Responses have ranged from unmitigated support to moral outrage. Apparently I’m somewhere in the middle, […]

By Kristen King -- 7 comments

February 22nd, 2007

Texas Mandates HPV Vaccine

Earlier this month, Texas became the first state to mandate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, trade name Gardasil (manufactured by Merck). Reactions are mixed, ranging from praise to righteous indignation, including some folks arguing that it gives girls the idea that extramarital sex is a-okay.
The requirement will take effect in September of […]

By Kristen King -- 24 comments

January 21st, 2007

One Benefit of PMS

According to a study published in Psychology Today in December 2006, women who suffer from PMS symptoms may have better memories than those who don’t:
Depression, irritability, mood swings, anxiety–no one has ever had a nice thing to say about pre-menstrual syndrome. Until now, that is.
A decidedly positive feature has been added to the list: […]

By Kristen King -- 2 comments

January 19th, 2007

What You Always Wanted to Know About Your Period (but were afraid to ask)

Have you ever had any of these oh-so-mortifying period questions?

Why are my dreams so vivid during PMS?
Why is my blood brownish at the start and end of my period?
What’s up with those gross clots? Should I be worried?
Why do I tend to bleed on one side of the tampon?
Are mid-30s too early for perimenopause?
Why […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments

January 6th, 2007

Hate PMS? One More Great Reason to Exercise!

According to Tracee Conforth, the guide to Women’s Health at About.com, a great way to reduce PMS symptoms is to get moving:
One of the best ways to reduce PMS is through regular exercise. Not only does exercise reduce, or sometimes eliminate premenstrual syndrome, it also is an excellent way to reduce stress and lower […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments