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Typical Treatments for Abnormal Pap Smears
Having an annual pap smear is awkward but necessary for most women. A pap smear is a test used to detect abnormal cells on the cervix that can ultimately lead to cancer. Fortunately, cervical cancer is easily treated when it is discovered early. Most of the time, pap smears show no abnormal cells. But when a pap smear does indicate abnormal cells, it doesn’t mean you have cervical cancer. It simply indicates to your doctor that she should take a second look to determine what’s causing the abnormal cells.
How to Sterilize Baby Pacifiers
When your baby drops her pacifier, your first thought may be to apply the five-second rule or to give it a bit of a cleaning by rinsing it off in your mouth. Unfortunately, these methods come nowhere close to actually sterilizing the pacifier to kill germs. Doing that requires a bit more effort. While Parenting magazine suggests that it’s not necessary to keep your baby’s pacifier sterilized under normal circumstances, you will want to sterilize if your baby has developed an illness like thrush. Some pacifiers come with a sterilizing cap, but you can also sterilize at home.
Is Sex During Pregnancy Healthy?
Sex during pregnancy can be safe and healthy under normal circumstances. The fetus will not be disturbed when you have intercourse and having an orgasm will not cause you to go into labor. If you are experiencing certain complications with your pregnancy, you should avoid sex, though. Sex may also not be healthy if you are carrying more than one child. Talk with your doctor to determine if it is safe to have sex during your pregnancy.
What Are the Causes of Teenage Acne?
Acne is so prevalent in teenagers, it’s almost an expected rite of passage as your child transitions into adulthood. According to the KidsHealth website, around 8 of 10 tweens and teens get acne. Old wives’ tales and enduring myths claim that acne is caused by chocolate, poor hygiene and stress. However, acne starts with the brand-new hormones that flood your teen’s growing body.
Breaking the Cycle of Alcoholism
Have you ever had that moment when you stop and say, how did I get so lucky? Well, I wish I could say that the happiness I live today was all luck but it was a long journey of healing to get to a place of joy. When I was young I had a troubled…