Q: My husband and I are getting ready to have another baby. We already have a beautiful baby girl and would like a boy this time. I have heard that there are ways to determine your childs sex. Is this true? I have heard that it has something to do with the acidity in my system. Could you please tell me if the is even a possibility.
A: There is no known way to fool nature. Best of luck.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Vaginal Dryness
Q: I am 51 years old and for about a year now I have suffered from vaginal
dryness. Sex is painful and I don't enjoy it anymore. I tried K-Y jelly
last week, it helped but afterwards I felt a burning that took about 30
minutes to relieve. If I use the ky jelly everytime will that start to
help? Do you have any other suggestions or help?
A: There are prescriptions creams made for vaginal dryness. Some have estrogen and some do not. You should discuss these options with your physician. Good luck.
dryness. Sex is painful and I don't enjoy it anymore. I tried K-Y jelly
last week, it helped but afterwards I felt a burning that took about 30
minutes to relieve. If I use the ky jelly everytime will that start to
help? Do you have any other suggestions or help?
A: There are prescriptions creams made for vaginal dryness. Some have estrogen and some do not. You should discuss these options with your physician. Good luck.
Infertility Specialist
Q: which doctor should we go if we both want to have check up if we can still have a baby? i am 41 years old and my husband is 33..thank you for the help.
A: A fertility specialist is a type of physician who is a physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has done extra training in the Sub-Specialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Basically, an OB/GYN doctor who specializes in infertility.
A: A fertility specialist is a type of physician who is a physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has done extra training in the Sub-Specialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Basically, an OB/GYN doctor who specializes in infertility.
Birth Control
Q: I was wondering if you know anything about birth control. I am currently
taking Yasmine though I have been getting really bad mood swings and I
would like to go on something else that is not water/weight gaining
though would not make me so grumpy.
A: Yasmin is actually one of the birth control pills that has less water/weight gain which makes it very popular. However, regarding mood everyone can be affected differently. Choosing the right birth control is an individual decision for you to make after you discuss the pros and cons of the various types of birth control. The FDA published a birth control guide that you can use for comparison of the different types.
taking Yasmine though I have been getting really bad mood swings and I
would like to go on something else that is not water/weight gaining
though would not make me so grumpy.
A: Yasmin is actually one of the birth control pills that has less water/weight gain which makes it very popular. However, regarding mood everyone can be affected differently. Choosing the right birth control is an individual decision for you to make after you discuss the pros and cons of the various types of birth control. The FDA published a birth control guide that you can use for comparison of the different types.
'My Mom's An Alcoholic'
Q: Would you be able to send me info on what alchoholism does to the female body. my mom's an alchoholic.
A: Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system depressant. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes, however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. I see patients in the hospital everyday who have alcohol related issues. The most common severe illnesses related to alcohol that I see are end stage liver disease, alcholic cardiomyopathy (heart failure from changes in the heart due to too much alcohol consumption), pancreatitis, stomache bleeds in which people can bleed to death, and injuries related to car accidents while drinking. Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, including but not limited to:
1. Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells)and an increased risk of liver cancer especially if a person has hepatitis C
When a person's liver is not working properly (as what can happen in liver cirrhosis after years of heavy drinking) they can appear yellow, confused, have belly infections, stomache and esophagus bleeds so they vomit up blood and then have trouble stopping the bleeding because they're clotting factors are not working.
2. pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
3. various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus, high blood pressure, and psychological disorders.
4. Unintentional injuries such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries.
5. Violence such as child maltreatment, homicide and suicide increase.
6. Remember about fetal alcohol syndrome- alcohol while pregnant can cause harm to a developing fetus.
7. Alcohol abuse or dependence.
8. Seizures related to alcohol withdrawal. These can be life threatening.
This is a summary but the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has an excellent web site to get more information. Best of luck. I hope you can convey the message how serious alcoholism really is.
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/handout.htm
A: Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system depressant. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes, however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. I see patients in the hospital everyday who have alcohol related issues. The most common severe illnesses related to alcohol that I see are end stage liver disease, alcholic cardiomyopathy (heart failure from changes in the heart due to too much alcohol consumption), pancreatitis, stomache bleeds in which people can bleed to death, and injuries related to car accidents while drinking. Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, including but not limited to:
1. Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells)and an increased risk of liver cancer especially if a person has hepatitis C
When a person's liver is not working properly (as what can happen in liver cirrhosis after years of heavy drinking) they can appear yellow, confused, have belly infections, stomache and esophagus bleeds so they vomit up blood and then have trouble stopping the bleeding because they're clotting factors are not working.
2. pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
3. various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus, high blood pressure, and psychological disorders.
4. Unintentional injuries such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries.
5. Violence such as child maltreatment, homicide and suicide increase.
6. Remember about fetal alcohol syndrome- alcohol while pregnant can cause harm to a developing fetus.
7. Alcohol abuse or dependence.
8. Seizures related to alcohol withdrawal. These can be life threatening.
This is a summary but the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has an excellent web site to get more information. Best of luck. I hope you can convey the message how serious alcoholism really is.
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/handout.htm
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