Reproductive Health

I have recently been diagnosed with genital warts. I have never cheated on my wife (we have been together for ten years). My wife tells me she has never had an … [Read more...] about Can You Get Genital Warts Any Other Way Besides Having Sex?

I have been taking 50 milligrams (mg) of Zoloft for about four years. I am suddenly realizing that I may be suffering from one of the more common side effects: … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Sexual Side Effects Of Antidepressants

Viagra, the drug for erectile dysfunction (impotence), has generated an enormous amount of publicity and hype in the papers and other media. In the years since … [Read more...] about Will Viagra Work For Men Who Have Had Their Prostates Removed?

I'm 60 years old and getting married soon. I would like to try some Viagra. How would I go about getting some? I have perfect health, but just want to make sure … [Read more...] about How Can I Get Over-The-Counter Viagra Without A Prescription?

Is it possible to get pregnant after having your tubes tied? Are there complications? Tubal ligation, tubectomy, and female sterilization are other names for … [Read more...] about Can You Get Pregnant After Having Your Tubes Tied?

I am 18 years old and had a baby two months ago. Because I don't want to get pregnant again I have used a spermicidal insert, but for the past three days, I've … [Read more...] about What Birth Control Method Is The Most Effective?

I take 80 mgs of Prozac a day. I understand that one of its side effects is a lack of interest in sex. Is there anything that can counteract this effect, as I … [Read more...] about What Are The Sexual Side Effects Of Taking Prozac?

I was recently diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. My doctor said that I have a fairly minor case, and he put me on birth control pills and a form of … [Read more...] about Concerns About Being Diagnosised With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

My partner and I have been exclusive for over two and a half years. A year into our relationship, he developed genital warts from a previous partner. Since I … [Read more...] about What Are The Symptoms Of Genital Warts And Is There A Cure?

My husband and I would like to have a baby but my husband had a vasectomy about 11 years ago. Is there anything we can do about this? Advances in microsurgery … [Read more...] about Can A Vasectomy Be Reversed And What Are The Success Rates?

Is the birth control pill Loestrin a combination pill? Also, is the effectiveness of the pill still as high during ovulation? Yes, Loestrin is a combination … [Read more...] about How Effective Are Combination Birth Control Pills?

If I have chlamydia and am being treated for it, will I get PID and not be able to have children? Your situation may not be a picture of complete doom and … [Read more...] about Chlamydia Treatments And Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

What is an ovarian follicle and what does it contain? An ovarian follicle is a tiny cavity in the ovary that serves as an egg sac. Women are born with all the … [Read more...] about What Is An Ovarian Follicle?

Should a vasectomy regularly lead to an infection or abscess? My son-in-law has experienced complications after his surgery. I keep telling him to go to another … [Read more...] about Post Vasectomy Infection Symptoms And Treatment

When should I begin taking folic acid supplements if my husband and I are planning to conceive? Start right now! Folic acid, also called folate, has been shown … [Read more...] about When Should I Begin Taking Folic Acid Supplements?

My wife has been on Norplant for the last five years. She has had it removed because we decided to try to have a baby about one year ago. Now we are having … [Read more...] about Do Contraceptives Affect A Woman’s Ability To Conceive Post-Treatment?

I am going to the gynecologist next week and I am going to get an STD test. I have always been safe, but I still like to get checked. I am going to get a blood … [Read more...] about Will A Blood Test Detect All STDs?

I have been on Micronor birth control pills for a little over a month. My last period was December 6 and I started Micronor the following Sunday. My husband and … [Read more...] about What Are The Risks And Benefits Of Progestin-Only Pills?

I am considering getting pregnant again this summer. My first baby is two years old now and I am almost 42. During my first pregnancy, there were many times … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Expert – Finding the Right Doctor

I am engaged and my fiancée wants to have a baby, but I have had my uterus removed. Can I have my eggs removed and fertilized with his sperm and use a surrogate … [Read more...] about What Are The Fertility Options For A Woman Without A Uterus?

When you think about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), syphilis and gonorrhea are probably the first words that come to mind. But the most common bacterial … [Read more...] about Chlamydia Symptoms – Prevention And Early Detection

Ask any woman who has had a baby and she likely will be familiar with abdominal ultrasound, which evaluates the growth and development of the fetus. So how can … [Read more...] about Gynecology Ultrasound – Questions You Should Ask Your OB/GYN

Women who take birth control pills every day may soon be able to end their ongoing worry of: "Did I take my pill today?" New research shows that a weekly … [Read more...] about Weekly Patch As Effective As Birth Control Pills