Low sex drive, premature ejaculation and inability to sustain an erection are not topics that men choose to discuss very often, even with their doctors. Not only are these subjects extremely personal, but to many men, a sign of their vitality and...
A missed or late period is the most common sign of pregnancy, and can be the first. This usually occurs around the fifth week post-conception, when a missed period is noticed or an abnormally late period is shorter and lighter than usual. But you...
L-arginine supplements are often used to build muscle, to boost sexual satisfaction and to ensure a healthy cardiovascular system. Such claims associated with L-arginine have led supplement manufacturers to promote their products as anti-aging...
A missed menstrual period accompanied with abdominal pain can be distressing for a woman. The menstrual cycle is a normal process in which the tissues of the uterus prepare for a possible pregnancy and then degenerate if fertilization does not...
The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is a safe method of birth control that lasts for up to five years without maintenance, remembering to take pills or getting a monthly shot. According to "USA Today," the IUD is the least used form of birth...
The signs that a teenage girl are pregnant are not really different than the signs of pregnancy in a grown woman. It is possible, although extremely rare, for a girl or woman to have a pregnancy with almost no symptoms at all. It is also possible...
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches somewhere other than the lining of the uterus. The Mayo Clinic explains that ectopic pregnancy nearly always occurs in one of the two fallopian tubes that deliver eggs from the ovaries...
Pregnancy is an exciting time for new moms-to-be. You may begin to experience some physical symptoms prior to or around the time of your missed period. All women experience different symptoms, and your symptoms may differ from previous...
Tamoxifen is a drug that is used to treat breast cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, tamoxifen halts the effects of estrogen on the breasts. During pregnancy, however, estrogen production increases. Tamoxifen use should be...
Found in capsules, teas, extracts and candy, licorice root may provide you with health benefits for some conditions. Studies on licorice for treating eczema, heartburn, ulcers and weight loss show promise. Not all the claims surrounding the...
