http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/women/ Latest NetWellness content for Women's Health en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:12:11 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/women/ <b>Question</b>: i use to menstrate 3 to 4 days before but now for about 5 month now i only menstrate for 1 and a half day.pls is this normal <p></p> <p><em></em>&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Linda Bernhard PhD, RN, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77311.htm Linda Bernhard PhD, RN Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77311.htm <b>Question</b>: I had a baby 5 months ago and I am breastfeeding. My husband and I are having unprotected sex. I bleed after intercourse only if he ejaculates in me. I usually spot for a day or two afterwards but only if he ejaculates in me. I had a regular period for the first 3 months after childbirth. I did howe . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Jonathan Schaffir MD, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77294.htm Jonathan Schaffir MD Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77294.htm <b>Question</b>: Dear expert, <p>how long should one wait after delivery before they can have sex again? How long will it be safe from pregnancy after delivery? Should one start taking birth control pill right away after delivery or how long should one wait? </p><p></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: You should see a health care provider before engaging in sex. It is important to make sure that the vagina has healed before having intercourse. Oral contraceptives are generally started no sooner than two weeks after delivery. This assumes that they are estrogen- and progestin-containing pills a . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Lisa Keder MD, MPH, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77290.htm Lisa Keder MD, MPH Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77290.htm <b>Question</b>: what precautions should i take if my grandaughter has hpv i am very worried about this how contaiges is this what should i do please help me so i can stay safe i have never delth with this before thanks <p></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: Great question. If your granddaughter has a confirmed diagnosis of HPV, it is important to know what type it is. It is also important to know how old she is and if she is sexually active. This virus is usually spread by sexual contact. Given that I don't have many details of your granddaughter's . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Elizabeth Barker PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP,CHE, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77286.htm Elizabeth Barker PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP,CHE Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77286.htm <b>Question</b>: Whenever I have my period, my urine turns into a color similar to apple juice and gives off a strong, sweet smell. I am really concerned. This problem only happens when I have my period. What does this mean? Does this mean that I have to have my hormones checked? Could this indicate diabetes? What d . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Interesting question. This is difficult to evaluate given the information you've provided and without examining the urine. Diabetes is usually manifested by frequent urination, weight loss, extreme thirst and increased appetite. If you are concerned, it is important for you to ask your health car . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Elizabeth Barker PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP,CHE, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77293.htm Elizabeth Barker PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP,CHE Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77293.htm <b>Question</b>: Sir, I am 29 years old, I just married after intercourse with my husband bleeding start from vagina it not stop around two liter blood clouts gone from my vagina,I taken treatment in hospital 20 days past but blood is still going. I have problem of blood, if cut some where blood is not going to stop . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: William Hurd MD, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77260.htm William Hurd MD Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77260.htm <b>Question</b>: I am 52 and two years ago I had a complete hysterectomy due to a prolapsed uterus and two months of heavy bleeding. The surgery went well and I recovered great. My question is can the vaginal wall prolapse again? I feel that it is and am very nervous about it. Thank you for any information. <p><b>Answer</b>: This is certainly a possibility. I would suggest you seek the input of the physician who performed the hysterectomy. <br /><p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Shalva Kakabadze MD, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77197.htm Shalva Kakabadze MD Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77197.htm <b>Question</b>: what to do if i have a missed period for more then 1month and i have dull pain on my right side? <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Esa Davis MD, MPH, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77125.htm Esa Davis MD, MPH Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77125.htm <b>Question</b>: Explain polycystic ovarian syndrome? <p><b>Answer</b>: Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition in which the ovaries do not ovulate regularly, so that there are often months that go by without a period, followed by heavy irregular bleeding caused by the tissue that builds up within the uterus. Despite the name, cysts do not have to be presen . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Jonathan Schaffir MD, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77108.htm Jonathan Schaffir MD Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77108.htm <b>Question</b>: Dear expert, <p>Why old women are at higher risk of developing stroke or embolism when they take birth control pill compared to young women? <p><b>Answer</b>: The risk of blood clots with oral contraceptives is mainly related to the estrogen dose. Today's OCs have very low levels of estrogen (20-35mcg), so the risk of blood clots is very low. However, as women age they are more prone to blood clots. Women 45 years and older have a greater risk of blood cl . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Debra Gardner PhamD, Women's Health http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77056.htm Debra Gardner PhamD Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77056.htm