Breast pain: Pain in or near the breasts (mastodynia). See free access online books about Breast pain below. See detailed information below for a list of 76 causes of Breast pain, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional change. Personal history, symptoms and attitudes about becoming a parent influence the feelings that a woman has about her body and about making love during pregnancy. The pregnancy may alter how a woman and her partner feel about making love, and differences in sexual need may arise. […]
One of the best tips for making breasts look bigger, but only on days when you won’t be with some dude who will discover your secret, is to wear dual bras. When you do this, the job of the bottom bra is to push them together, so make it a padded push-up. Then you buy […]
Most people who are trying to get pregnant know that the best time to get pregnant is around when they are ovulating but there is more to it than that. The harder part is knowing just when that ovulation takes place so that you don’t miss the very narrow window of opportunity each month. It […]
Constipation during pregnancy is commonplace, affecting at least half of all pregnant women. Fortunately, there are things you can do to avoid constipation. There are several things that can cause constipation during pregnancy. Your body will produce hormones that relax the muscles surrounding the gastrointestinal tract. This causes food to pass more slowly through your […]
If you want to have breast reconstruction it is best to discuss this with your doctor as soon as you realise you need a mastectomy, although, breast reconstruction can be done months to years after a mastectomy or immediately after mastectomy as part of the same operation.
There are two main types, one in which muscle […]
Teen pregnancy is a concern to many people throughout the world. Many efforts have been made to educate youth about sexual activity and birth control. The slowly falling teen pregnancy rates in the western industrialized world have shown that these efforts have been of some use, although the numbers are far from perfect. Even though […]
Augmentation of the breast consists of insertion of a silicone bag (prosthesis) under the breast (submammary) or under the breast and chest muscle (subpectoral) and then filling the bag with saline (salt water). This prosthesis expands the breast area to give a fuller breast (increased cup size), give a better contour, and give more cleavage.
Breast size is determined by genes, hormones, body frame and weight. For the majority of women, their breast size is proportionate to their body frame. However, some women have particularly large breasts and this can cause psychological distress and physical discomfort. A female breast reduction, also called a reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure in […]
Dryness of the vagina. This condition can result in the vagina feeling itchy and irritated and sex may become difficult and painful. The condition is most prevalent amongst menopausal women. A variety of other conditions can cause vaginal dryness as well: immune disorders, smoking, childbirth and cancer therapy.