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Acupressure Panties and You

Written by Jennifer Austin on November 8, 2009 - 6:05pm

It's eastern medicine at its finest: acupressure, or the relieving of ailments through direct pressure on the skin.

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The Endometriosis Fix: Contraception?

Written by Jennifer Austin on October 31, 2009 - 3:16pm

If you were sexually active in the 1970’s, you might remember the Dalkon Shield. A real lemon of contraceptive methods, the poorly designed T-shaped device allowed bacteria from the vagina to ascend into sterile uterine ground. The Shield was a VIP invitation for pelvic disease.

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Endometriosis General Discussion

ASKED by EmpowHer on February 9, 2008 - 4:48pm

Endometriosis is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. Share your stories with other women.

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Recovering From Your Laparoscopy

Written by Shaina Gaul on September 25, 2009 - 2:54pm

When approaching any type of surgery, you usually gloss over the details of recovery – I know I did. It’s kind of like the list of side effects on pharmacy inserts; we don’t think about them until they actually happen to us. But after I underwent my first laparoscopy, I was surprised by my recovery period and what all it entailed. I therefore want to share my story with others, so that they won’t be shocked like I was.

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What to Expect During Your Laparoscopy: Part II

Written by Shaina Gaul on September 20, 2009 - 6:13pm

As I looked around the operating room, I was struck by the technicality of it all. The room itself was rather large, and I could see a bevy of machines, lights, and tools.

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What to Expect During Your Laparoscopy: Part I

Written by Shaina Gaul on September 20, 2009 - 6:00pm

A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure done to either diagnose endometriosis or treat its symptoms (go here to

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Recognizing Endometriosis

Written by Shaina Gaul on September 8, 2009 - 12:24pm

Endometriosis is a fairly common condition among women, and can occur at any point in life. It currently has no cure, but can be managed and treated through the use of contraceptives and surgery.

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Surgery for Endometriosis: Pros and Cons

Written by National Women ... on March 6, 2009 - 2:56pm

At some point in your treatment for endometriosis, your doctor will likely recommend surgery. What type of surgery, how the surgery is performed and, most importantly, the reason for the surgery should all be part of your decision as to whether or not to undergo any operation.

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