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You asked, we answered: Why do I get body aches before my period?
It is estimated that up to 90% of women have reported some form of premenstrual symptoms, also known as PMS, before their period.
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Birth control pills: How they work and what to do if you forget to take them
The birth control pill has long been the birth control of choice for many women. While the birth control pill is 99% effective when used consistently, its effectiveness significantly drops if you veer from your daily dose.
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You asked, we answered: Why is my erection not as strong as it used to be?
Does the size of an erection decrease with age? And is it okay that my erection isn’t as strong anymore? Answer by urologist Chris Deibert, MD, MPH.
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You asked, we answered: I haven't had sex in a long time – are there tools or techniques to help get my vagina back into shape?
I sleep separately from my husband and have not had intercourse in more than three years.
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You asked we answered: Why are Pap smears every five years instead of every two years?
As technology has improved and our cervical cancer screening tests have become more accurate, guidelines for cervical cancer screening have changed over the years. It is no longer necessary to have tests performed as frequently as in the past.
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You asked, we answered: Is it normal for sex drive to change with age?
I am 55 and want to know why I sometimes crave sex and other times could care less. Is this normal for people my age?
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Understanding preeclampsia: Risk factors, symptoms and treatment
Preeclampsia is thought to be caused by the placenta, but the exact mechanism is unknown.
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Inflammatory bowel disease: How serious is it?
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a chronic disease that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Gestational diabetes: How it affects your baby, what to eat and 7 other common questions
When a woman develops diabetes during her pregnancy, it’s called gestational diabetes. 
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Is geriatric pregnancy high risk?

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy over age 35, you may have many questions or concerns about pregnancy and childbirth.
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