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Reproductive health

	Women can produce babies - not entirely on their own, but it is still an astonishing feat. Your reproductive health is important, not just for childbearing purposes, but also for you health later in life. So check this section for stuff on menstruation, uterine health, breast health and birth control.

CONTENTS

	Birth control Pros beyond birth control, Women choose patch over Pill, Contraception, What is emergency contraception? , Remembering to take the pill, The contraceptive patch

	Pregnancy Could I be pregnant?, Am I pregnant?, Pregnancy tests, Doctors, diet and morning sickness, Morning sickness tips, Tall tales about pregnancy

	Breast health A brief history of the breast, Bosom buddies, Breastfeeding myths, Are you a candidate for breast ops?, Beat the bounce, Big, bigger, bosoms

	Sexual dysfunction Too tight for sex?, When sex hurts, When sex is painful, What is anorgasmia?, Women and their sex lives, Husband suddenly gone off sex?

	Uterine health Endometriosis, Half of hysterectomies unnecessary, The pros and cons of a hysterectomy, Heavy periods

	Menstrual health My Mirena mistake, How to beat PMS, A natural solution to PMS, Dealing with heavy periods, Heavy periods, Herbal remedy for PMS