A healthy pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. A baby that’s delivered before 37 weeks of pregnancy is premature. Teen mothers are more likely to give birth to premature babies. Sometimes, …
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When Should I Talk to My Daughter About Periods?
Talking about periods shouldn’t be one big talk at a particular age. Instead, start the conversation early and slowly build on your child’s understanding. Girls and boys need reliable information …
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What Should I Talk About?
What you talk about depends on your child’s age and level of development. Here are some questions that most kids have asked: When do most girls get their period? Most …
Looking Ahead
The more that kids understand about their bodies, the better they’re able to make good, healthy choices. Make sure your children get reliable information from you or another trusted source.
Talking to Your Child About Periods
Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstruation) can make parents and children feel a little uncomfortable. But children need reliable information! Helping your child understand their bodies will help them …
Can menopause cause depression?
Your body goes through a lot of changes during menopause. There are extreme shifts in your hormone levels, you may not be sleeping well because of hot flashes and you …
Are there any other emotional changes that can happen during menopause?
Menopause can cause a variety of emotional changes, including: A loss of energy and insomnia. A lack of motivation and difficulty concentrating. Anxiety, depression, mood changes and tension. Headaches. Aggressiveness …
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How does menopause affect my bladder control?
Unfortunately, bladder control issues (also called urinary incontinence) are common for women going through menopause. There are several reasons why this happens, including: Estrogen. This hormone plays several roles in …
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Will I start menopause if I have a hysterectomy?
During a hysterectomy, your uterus is removed. You won’t have a period after this procedure. However, if you kept your ovaries — removal of your ovaries is called an oophorectomy — …
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Is having a hard time concentrating and being forgetful a normal part of menopause?
Unfortunately, concentration and minor memory problems can be a normal part of menopause. Though this doesn’t happen to everyone, it can happen. Doctors aren’t sure why this happens. If you’re …