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Question: How does a menstrual cup work?
Answer: The small, flexible cup is made of silicone or latex rubber. Instead of absorbing your flow, like a tampon or pad, it catches and collects it. Just before your period begins, tightly fold the menstrual cup and insert it like a tampon without an applicator. Used correctly, you shouldn't feel it. It's similar to putting a diaphragm or birth control ring in place. Your cup will spring open (you may need to rotate it first) and rest against the walls of your vagina. It forms a seal to prevent leaks. The blood then simply drips into the cup. Some types are disposable, but most are reusable. To remove it, you pull the stem sticking out the bottom and pinch the base to release the seal. Then you just empty, wash with soap and water, and replace. At the end of your cycle, you can sterilize your cup in boiling water. Like any other product for your period, you can buy them online or over the counter at grocery and drugstores.
Question: Are menstrual cups new to the feminine care aisle?
Answer: Menstrual cups have actually been around since the 1930s, but America was slow to catch on. The first menstrual cup for U. S. use was manufactured in 1987. Since then, there have been several others produced, manufactured from different substances ranging from rubber to silicone. Your partner can't feel them, and there's no blood to worry about.
Question: What are the disadvantages of using a menstrual cup?
Answer: Some types are disposable, but most are reusable. It holds more. It can be tough to find the right fit. Cups come in different sizes depending on your age, flow, and whether you've had a child. Still, finding the perfect fit can be a challenge, more so if you have a tilted uterus or low cervix. It can take some trial and error, and you could have leaks in the meantime. Removal can get messy -- or embarrassing. Even if you find it easy to insert the cup, removing it can be tricky. In a sit or squat, you need to use your pelvic floor muscles to push the cup down, then reach up and grab the stem. Pinch the base to break the seal and angle the cup slightly back to keep it from spilling. And if you're in public, keep in mind you'll need to wash out the cup in the restroom sink. ( As an alternative, one manufacturer suggests bringing a bottle of water with you into the stall and rinsing it out, then wiping clean with toilet paper.) It could interfere with an IUD. Some manufacturers don't recommend using a menstrual cup if you have an intrauterine device ( IUD) inserted, as there's a chance the cup could pull on the string or dislodge it. But a 2012 study found no evidence of this. Still, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor before combining the two.
Question: What is LDL apheresis for treating heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)?
Answer: LDL apheresis is a safe and effective way to remove all the LDL from your blood by filtering it. You'll be asked to relax in a hospital bed while your blood is slowly drawn through a machine and back into your body. Some people feel light-headed, flushed, or nauseous while it's going on. To have the most benefit, you'll likely have to repeat the procedure every few weeks to continue removing LDL from your blood.
Question: What triggers shy bladder?
Answer: Many people say a few key things keep them from being able to go in public: Lack of privacy: Public restrooms rarely offer it.
Question: What is a shy bladder?
Answer: That's because being near other people causes your sphincter muscles to lock up. Those muscles control the flow of urine from your bladder. Once they freeze up, you simply can't pee. It can happen in a public restroom, a bathroom in someone else's home, and even in your own place if other folks are nearby. Your doctor may call it by its official name, paruresis. Talk to your doctor before you try any type of treatment just to be sure nothing's wrong with your urinary system.
Question: What questions should I ask my doctor during my first prenatal visit?
Answer: What is my due date? Do I need prenatal vitamins? Are the symptoms I'm experiencing normal? Is it normal not to experience certain symptoms? Is there anything I can take for morning sickness? What are the specific recommendations regarding weight gain, exercise and nutrition? What activities, foods, substances (for example, medicine, caffeine and alternative sweeteners like Equal) should I avoid? Can I have sex while I am pregnant?
Question: Why is prenatal care important?
Answer: Regular appointments with your health care provider throughout your pregnancy are important to ensure the health of you and your baby. In addition to medical care, prenatal care includes education on pregnancy and childbirth, plus counseling and support.
Question: What will happen during my first prenatal appointment with my doctor?
Answer: The purpose of the prenatal visit is to: Determine your due date Find out your health history Explore the medical history of family members Determine if you have any pregnancy risk factors based on your age, health and/or personal and family history You will be asked about previous pregnancies and surgeries, medical conditions and exposure to any contagious diseases.
Question: How does chronic illness affect sleep?
Answer: The pain and fatigue that people with chronic illness experience has a large impact on their daily lives, including sleep. Because of their illness, these patients often have trouble sleeping at night, and are sleepy during the day. This is especially the case for people who have neurological (nervous system) diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Insomnia and other sleep disorders can make the person's pain and quality of life worse. In addition, some drugs used to treat chronic illnesses can cause sleep problems. People who have a chronic illness may also suffer from depression or anxiety, which can also cause sleep problems.
Question: What chronic illness can cause sleep problems?
Answer: Sleep problems can be due to a chronic illness, such as diabetes, arthritis, HIV/ AIDS, lupus, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Question: What kinds of brain exercises should I do?
Answer: But the main idea seems to be keeping your brain active and challenged. You could start with something as simple as eating with the hand you usually don't use from time to time. You can also: Learn something new, such as a second language or a musical instrument. Play board games with your kids or grandkids. Or get your friends together for a weekly game of cards. Mix it up by trying new games. The extra bonus of activities like these? Social connections also help your brain. Work on crossword, number, or other kinds of puzzles. Play online memory games or video games. Read, write, or sign up for local adult education classes.
Question: What can delay the symptoms of dementia?
Answer: Neither education nor brain exercises are a sure way to prevent Alzheimer's. But they may help delay symptoms and keep the mind working better for longer.
Question: How can brain exercises help delay memory loss or dementia?
Answer: So games, puzzles, and other types of brain training may help slow memory loss and other mental problems. People who regularly challenge their minds may spend a shorter part of their lives in a state of decline, even if they do get Alzheimer's.
Question: How can how I sit make chewing and swallowing easier if I have Parkinson's disease?
Answer: The way you sit, the foods you eat, and how you eat can affect your ability to swallow. To use your posture to make chewing and swallowing easier, you can: Sit upright at a 90-degree angle. Tilt your head slightly forward. Stay seated or standing for 15-20 minutes after you eat a meal.
Question: How should I change how I eat to make swallowing easier?
Answer: When you eat: Lessen distractions. Stay focused on eating and drinking. Don't talk with food in your mouth. Eat slowly. Cut your food into small pieces, and chew it thoroughly. Don't try to eat more than 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Keep in mind that you may need to swallow two or three times per bite or sip. If food or liquid catches in your throat, cough gently or clear your throat, and swallow again before you take a breath. Do it over, if you need to. Concentrate on swallowing frequently.
Question: How can I make eating easier if chewing is difficult and tiring?
Answer: If chewing is difficult or tiring: Cut back on or stop eating foods you have to chew, and eat more soft things. Puree your food in a blender. If thin liquids make you cough, thicken them with a liquid thickener. ( Your speech pathologist can recommend one.) You can also use thicker liquids instead of thin ones, like nectars instead of juices and cream soups instead of plain broths.
Question: How can you take medicine for Parkinson's disease if swallowing is difficult?
Answer: But crushing some drugs, like Sinemet CR, can affect how the drugs work. Ask your pharmacist which meds you can crush and which you can get as a liquid.
Question: What can cause you to drool if you have Parkinson's disease?
Answer: That'll help you swallow more often. If it's happening to you, talk with your doctor. She can suggest therapies or medicines that can help make things better.
Question: How are Parkinson's disease and swallowing related?
Answer: As a result, chewing and managing solid foods can be difficult. If you have Parkinson's disease and have trouble swallowing, talk with your doctor.
Question: What changes occur in people with keratoconus?
Answer: The changes in the shape of the cornea can happen quickly or may occur over several years. The changes can result in blurred vision, glare and halos at night, and the streaking of lights. The changes can stop at any time, or they can continue for decades. There is no way to predict how it will progress. In most people who have keratoconus, both eyes are eventually affected, although not always to the same extent. It usually develops in one eye first and then later in the other eye.
Question: How is keratoconus diagnosed?
Answer: These include: A sudden change of vision in one eye Double vision when looking with just one eye Objects both near and far looking distorted Bright lights looking like they have halos around them Lights streaking Seeing double or triple ghost images Being uncomfortable driving due to blurry vision, especially at night To be sure you have keratoconus, your doctor needs to measure the shape of the cornea. There are several different ways this can be done. The most common way is called âcorneal topography,' which snaps a photo of the cornea and analyzes it in seconds. Children of parents with keratoconus should have a cornea topography done every year starting at age 10 to monitor the cornea.
Question: What can occur with severe keratoconus?
Answer: With severe keratoconus, the stretched collagen fibers can lead to severe scarring. If the back of the cornea tears, it can swell and take many months for the swelling to go away. This often causes a large corneal scar.
Question: Do you need surgery to treat keratoconus?
Answer: If eyeglasses and contact lenses no longer provide stable and comfortable good quality vision, a cornea transplant can be performed. This involves removing the center of the cornea and replacing it with a donor cornea that is stitched into place.
Question: How does keratoconus change your vision?
Answer: Keratoconus changes vision in two ways: As the cornea changes from a ball shape to a cone shape, the smooth surface becomes distorted. This is called irregular astigmatism. As the front of the cornea expands, vision becomes more nearsighted. That is only up close objects can be seen clearly. Anything too far away will look like a blur.
Question: Can I get laser vision correction surgery if I have keratoconus?
Answer: Laser vision correction surgery -- LASIK - is dangerous for people with keratoconus or a strong family history of keratoconus, because it can further weaken the cornea and make vision worse. Anyone with even a small degree of keratoconus should not have LASIK surgery.
Question: Can you inherit keratoconus?
Answer: Keratoconus is genetic, so it can run in families. If you have it and have children, it's a good idea to have their eyes checked for it starting at age 10. The condition progresses more rapidly in people with certain medical problems, including certain allergic conditions. It could be related to chronic eye rubbing.
Question: When should you get a cornea transplant for keratoconus?
Answer: If eyeglasses and contact lenses no longer provide stable and comfortable good quality vision, a cornea transplant can be performed. This involves removing the center of the cornea and replacing it with a donor cornea that is stitched into place.
Question: Who is more likely to get keratoconus?
Answer: Keratoconus is genetic, so it can run in families. If you have it and have children, it's a good idea to have their eyes checked for it starting at age 10. The condition progresses more rapidly in people with certain medical problems, including certain allergic conditions. It could be related to chronic eye rubbing.
Question: How can a doctor detect keratoconus?
Answer: Keratoconus is caused by a decrease in protective antioxidants in the cornea. It usually develops in one eye first and then later in the other eye.
Question: What happens to the cornea during keratoconus?
Answer: The changes can result in blurred vision, glare and halos at night, and the streaking of lights. The changes can stop at any time, or they can continue for decades. There is no way to predict how it will progress. In most people who have keratoconus, both eyes are eventually affected, although not always to the same extent. It usually develops in one eye first and then later in the other eye. Keratoconus changes vision in two ways: As the cornea changes from a ball shape to a cone shape, the smooth surface becomes distorted.
Question: What causes premature and inhibited ejaculation?
Answer: In some cases, premature and inhibited ejaculation are caused by a lack of attraction for a partner, past traumatic events, and even psychological factors, including a strict religious background that causes the person to view sex as sinful. Premature ejaculation, the most common form of sexual dysfunction in men, often is due to nervousness over how well he will perform during sex. Certain drugs, including some antidepressants, may affect ejaculation.
Question: What are most common sexual problems in men?
Answer: The most common sexual problems in men are ejaculation disorders, erectile dysfunction, and inhibited sexual desire.
Question: What are the types of ejaculation disorders in men?
Answer: Inhibited or retarded ejaculation -- This is when ejaculation is slow to occur. Retrograde ejaculation -- This occurs when, at orgasm, the ejaculate is forced back into the bladder rather than through the urethra and out the end of the penis. In other men, retrograde ejaculation occurs after operations on the bladder neck or prostate, or after certain abdominal operations.
Question: How can you tell if you have heartburn or a heart attack?
Answer: Chest pain is one of the most common reasons to go to the emergency room. While many of these people are having a heart attack, some folks may have severe heartburn. Often, the pain from a heart attack and a severe heartburn episode is so hard to tell apart that doctors need sophisticated tests to figure out what's going on. To complicate things even more, heartburn and heart attacks have many of the same symptoms and happen in similar types of people, such as those who are older or overweight.
Question: How is heartburn diagnosed?
Answer: But they may ask you to take special tests to find out how severe the problem is or to keep an eye on your treatment.
Question: What is the future goal for treating metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer?
Answer: As medical therapies improve, experts hope someday to treat this form of cancer like diabetes and other ongoing, "chronic" conditions, which doctors can manage for several years or even decades.
Question: What are my treatment options if I have metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer?
Answer: The options your doctor recommends for you will depend on: Where the cancer is in your body The kind of cancer cells you have Your symptoms Breast cancer treatments you've had in the past Your health and age Your preferences It's your decision.
Question: If I have metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer, what are some ways to feel better in body and mind?
Answer: These mean the same thing from the standpoint of where the cancer is, and we mean that it has left the breast and the lymph nodes in the underarm and found its way to another part of the body. The treatment options that are available that are the most effective depend on the type of the breast cancer. If the time comes when there aren't other options or the side effects are too much, let your doctor know how you feel and that you want your treatment to focus on comfort. See how many of these are helpful to you now: Eat well and stay active. This may help you handle treatment better. Exercise relaxes muscles and keeps you strong. Easy stretches and yoga can make you feel less tired and stressed and help you sleep better. Lean on loved ones. Your friends and family can support you when you need it the most. Share a meal or watch a movie together to help remind you that life is more than just about cancer. Get emotional support. Consider joining a support group for people with metastatic breast cancer. Talking to others who are in the same situation, whether it's online or in person, can help you feel more connected. A religious leader you know and trust, a spiritual counselor, or your small group can help you process what's happening and stay connected with your community and core beliefs. Be present. Mindfulness meditation uses deep breathing and relaxation to lessen stress. You can learn it in a class or simply take a few minutes each day to quietly focus on something, such as your breath or a calming word or phrase, letting other thoughts and feelings come and go. It may help you stay in the moment. Paint a picture. Dance to your favorite tunes. Drink in that beautiful sunrise. If it puts a smile on your face, it's worth doing.
Question: Do I have a choice in the treatment option for my metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer?
Answer: Doctors will offer choices tailored for your condition. Learn as much as you can about your options, and find out about possible side effects before you decide. Talk to your doctor about it if an important occasion is coming up, like a wedding or a milestone birthday.
Question: What will happen if my treatment no longer works for my metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer?
Answer: With stage IV breast cancer, the goal of treatment is to slow the disease's growth for as long as possible, with the least amount of side effects or pain. Learn as much as you can about your options, and find out about possible side effects before you decide. They work differently from chemotherapy in that they only attack the cancer and have different side effects. Sometimes cancer can no longer be seen on scans. When it doesn't, you'll move on to another one. Lean on loved ones.
Question: How does medication help treat dissociative amnesia?
Answer: Medication: There is no medication to treat the dissociative disorders themselves. However, a person with a dissociative disorder who also suffers from depression or anxiety might sometimes benefit from treatment with a medication such as an antidepressant or anti-anxiety drug.
Question: Is dissociative amnesia different from simple amnesia?
Answer: Dissociative amnesia is not the same as simple amnesia, which involves a loss of information from memory, usually as the result of disease or injury to the brain. With dissociative amnesia, the memories still exist but are deeply buried within the person's mind and cannot be recalled. However, the memories might resurface on their own or after being triggered by something in the person's surroundings.
Question: When does dissociative amnesia occur?
Answer: Dissociative amnesia occurs when a person blocks out certain information, usually associated with a stressful or traumatic event, leaving him or her unable to remember important personal information. With this disorder, the degree of memory loss goes beyond normal forgetfulness and includes gaps in memory for long periods of time or of memories involving the traumatic event.
Question: How can you lower the risk of dissociative amnesia?
Answer: Although it may not be possible to prevent dissociative amnesia, it might be helpful to begin treatment in people as soon as they begin to have symptoms. Immediate intervention after a traumatic event or emotionally distressing experience can help to reduce the likelihood of dissociative disorders.
Question: What are the symptoms of dissociative amnesia?
Answer: The primary symptom of dissociative amnesia is the sudden inability to remember past experiences or personal information. Some people with this disorder also might appear confused and suffer from depression and/or anxiety.
Question: What is dissociative amnesia?
Answer: Dissociative amnesia is one of a group of conditions called dissociative disorders. There also might be a genetic link to the development of dissociative disorders, including dissociative amnesia, because people with these disorders sometimes have close relatives who have had similar conditions. If no physical illness is found, the person might be referred to a psychiatrist or psychologist, health care professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Treatment then aims to help the person safely express and process painful memories, develop new coping and life skills, restore functioning, and improve relationships.
Question: What causes dissociative amnesia?
Answer: Dissociative amnesia is not the same as simple amnesia, which involves a loss of information from memory, usually as the result of disease or injury to the brain. There also might be a genetic link to the development of dissociative disorders, including dissociative amnesia, because people with these disorders sometimes have close relatives who have had similar conditions.
Question: Who's most likely to get dissociative amnesia?
Answer: When one or more of these functions is disrupted, symptoms can result. Dissociative amnesia has been linked to overwhelming stress, which might be the result of traumatic events -- such as war, abuse, accidents, or disasters -- that the person has experienced or witnessed.
Question: What's the goal of treatment for dissociative amnesia?
Answer: These symptoms can interfere with a person's general functioning, including social and work activities, and relationships. The best treatment approach depends on the individual and the severity of his or her symptoms. The outlook for people with dissociative amnesia depends on several factors, including the person's life situation, the availability of support systems, and the individual's response to treatment.
Question: What is the outlook for people with dissociative amnesia?
Answer: With dissociative amnesia, the memories still exist but are deeply buried within the person's mind and cannot be recalled. The outlook for people with dissociative amnesia depends on several factors, including the person's life situation, the availability of support systems, and the individual's response to treatment. For most people with dissociative amnesia, memory returns with time, making the overall outlook very good.
Question: How big should my toothbrush be?
Answer: The best toothbrush head for you should allow you easy access to all surfaces of your teeth. For most adults, a toothbrush head a half-inch wide and one-inch tall will be the easiest to use and the most effective. Though there are larger toothbrush heads available, you may find that it is difficult to maneuver them to clean certain hard-to-reach areas, such as the sides and backs of your molars. The toothbrush should have a long enough handle so you can comfortably hold it in your hand.