Article: Healthy women have vaginal discharge, which can vary in color, amount, and consistency over the course of the menstrual cycle. Abnormal discharge, however, can indicate cervicitis or another problem, so make an appointment with your doctor. Because vaginal discharge can vary so much, "abnormal" can mean a variety of things and can be defined differently by different women. That said, pay particular attention to any vaginal discharge with an unusual odor, color, or appearance. Bleeding between your menstrual periods, or after sexual intercourse, could be a sign of cervicitis. Because the tissue is more delicate, an inflamed cervix bleeds more easily than a normal cervix. Call your doctor if you notice this symptom. You may notice, in particular, that you have spotting after sexual intercourse. This can also be a symptom of cervicitis. Spotting during sexual intercourse can be a symptom of other issues besides cervicitis so you should get it checked regardless. Pain during intercourse, also known as dyspareunia, is a common symptom and can indicate a variety of problems, including cervicitis. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss the issue (along with any other symptoms you may have). There's no reason to assume that pain during intercourse is normal or unavoidable. Some women with cervicitis experience an uncomfortable feeling of bloating, pressure, or heaviness in the lower abdomen. Make an appointment with your doctor if you have this problem. Heaviness in your lower abdomen can be a symptom of other medical issues. You should get it checked out whether or not you suspect you may have cervicitis. Women with cervicitis sometimes experience related inflammation in the vagina (causing vaginal itching, dryness, and discomfort during intercourse) or urinary tract (causing frequent urination, painful urination, and, sometimes, blood in the urine). These symptoms are not technically signs of cervicitis itself, but they do suggest co-infections, so see your doctor regardless. In addition to the symptoms above, there are some signs of cervicitis that occur very rarely, usually only in those few cases in which an infection starts as cervicitis as then spreads to the rest of the body. These symptoms include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea A general feeling of sickness
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check for abnormal vaginal discharge. Watch for spotting between menstrual periods and after sex. Check for pain during sexual intercourse. Look for a feeling of heaviness in your lower abdomen. Know the common symptoms of co-infections. Be aware of the less common symptoms of cervicitis.
Article: If you are able to use exercise equipment in a gym or workout facility, an adductor machine is great for working your inner thighs. Adductor machines can add a bit of variety into your workout routine. Sit in the seat of the machine, and place your inner thighs on the outside paddings. Your legs will be starting in an open position. Adjust the machine settings to set your starting degree of opening, and add any weight. Tighten your abs and make sure your back is flush against the seat back as you flex your legs and thighs to bring your knees together in the center. Once you reach both legs to the center, slowly open your legs back up to the starting position. Beginners should begin with small amounts of weight. As you gain muscle, you can add more weight. Consider doing about 3 sets of 810. Cable machines are readily available at workout facilities or gyms. However, if you don't have a gym membership, the same resistance results can be found using a fitness band to carry out the identical mechanics. If you're using a cable machine, attach the cable around your innermost ankle (closest to the machine) and adjust the added weight settings. If you're using a fitness band, wrap the band around something immobile (like the leg of a table) and then attach the band around your innermost leg (closest to the table leg). Put all of your weight on the foot furthest from the table or machine. Flex your foot up that the cable or band is attached to, and pull your leg across the midline of your body, past your weight bearing foot. Let the cable or band travel in front of your weight bearing foot. Then slowly bring your foot back into your starting position. Each time you come back to your starting position, is one rep. Do this on both legs to complete this exercise. Keep the center of your body straight and your core muscles tightened as you pull your leg past your body's midline. If you feel pain in your knees, try wrapping the band higher up on your leg. Complete approximately 3 sets of 10 reps on both of your legs. Stand on one leg and fully extend your other leg to prop the side of your foot on top of the exercise ball. Keep your body facing forward as you find balance on the ball. With the foot that is on top of the ball, push and roll the ball away from your body. As you push, your other weight bearing leg will have to bend at the knee to accommodate the movement. Do this movement on both legs to complete the workout. As you do this exercise, do not lead with a squat. Rather, have your other leg that is propped up on the ball lead the roll, and your squatting leg will follow. This will ensure that you are working your intended thigh muscles. Do approximately 2 sets of 1015 on both legs. Start in a plank position on a smooth floor surface. For this plank position, your hands will be on the ground rather than your elbows, and your feet will be starting together. Make sure your shoulders are over your hands. Place each of your feet underneath a gliding disc. Keep your upper body steady and slide your feet outward and apart from each other. Open up your legs as wide as you can. Hold your legs in their open position, then slide your legs back together by squeezing your thigh muscles. Complete 2 sets of 15 reps, making sure to rest in between the sets as you need. Alternatively, you could use dishrags, washcloths, or paper plates to serve as gliding discs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use an adductor machine. Use a fitness band or cable. Use an exercise ball. Do scissor planks.