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Causes of a Decreased Sex Drive
If youre not as interested in sex as you used to be, chances are you have a lot of company. Decreased sex drive is a relatively common complaint of women. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 40 percent of women report diminished sexual interest at some point in their lives. A study by the Biobehavioral Health & Women’s Studies at Pennsylvania State University puts the range between 33 and 67 percent. The causes of lowered sex drive are varied, and if youre experiencing a diminished sex drive, its important that you schedule a check-up to eliminate life-threatening diseases.
What Are the Causes of Decreased Birth Control Pill Absorption?
Millions of women around the globe use birth control pills as their primary pregnancy prevention method. If used properly, birth control pills have a 92 to 97 percent effectiveness rate; however, there are certain things that can interfere with the absorption of the pill, thereby increasing the chance of an accidental pregnancy. Knowing what can cause your body to have a reduced ability to absorb the pill can help you plan for a back-up birth control method during those times.
What’s Budget Friendly For This Thanksgiving’s Meal
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and if you’re feeling a bit behind in your preparations, you’re not alone. I recently had to do a quick Google search to double-check the date for this year’s Thanksgiving, and it’s safe to say that many of us are in the same boat. As the TSA anticipates record numbers of travelers at airports, it’s clear that this year’s Thanksgiving will be a big one for many Americans. But amid the holiday hustle and bustle, there’s some good news for those planning to host a traditional turkey feast at home – the cost of the holiday centerpiece, the turkey, has seen a significant drop in prices this year, making home-cooked celebrations more budget-friendly.
Menopause: 5 Things To Know
Menopause. The word alone can bring on emotions of fear, sadness, and anxiety. That is understandable when the list of symptoms is long and can include things like hot flushes up to 50 times a day; erratic and unpredictable vaginal bleeding; weight gain; loss of muscle mass; anxiety and depression; acne; brain fog; difficulty sleeping;…
5 Tips For Surviving Cold & Flu Season
With flu season reaching its peak in January, my office will soon start filling up with parents and their children who are sick with a cold or the flu.