A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus reaches the age of twenty weeks gestation.  Loss of a baby through miscarriage can be a devastating experience no matter what stage the pregnancy might be.  For many women, the experience of a miscarriage can lead to feelings of loss, apprehension, fear and other varying emotions and the thought of trying to become pregnant again can be very frightening. However, there is hope ...

There is a good deal of debate about the health effects of caffeine, and whether these effects are primarily positive or negative. Caffeine, particularly in coffee, has been studied closely to determine where it may be of benefit, and where it may cause undesirable effects. Health benefits of caffeine Parkinson's disease Parkinson's is caused by the loss of brain cells that produce a chemical messenger called dopamine. According to a researc ...

Women interested in a permanent form of birth control should look into an attractive procedure called tubal ligation. This surgical procedure serilizes a woman very effectively, preventing pregnancy with a failure rate as low as 0.4%. So, what exactly is tubal ligation? This surgical procedure involves a woman’s fallopian tubes being cut, clamped or blocked, preventing eggs from traveling down to the uterus. Not only that, it also blocks th ...

Vasectomy is a minor operation that lasts about 30 minutes, and results in male sterilization. The whole procedure is usually done at a doctor's office or a clinic, and the patient is awake during the surgery. You may have heard about a special method called no-scalpel vasectomy. This procedure is also possible, and it was originally developed in China. The doctor doesn't use a scalpel at all, because after the anesthetic is injected, he pierces ...

“Am I pregnant” is a favorite question of anyone who is trying to get pregnant and a good question for everyone. Since there are so many different signs and symptoms, many women do not know how to be sure. That is why you should read this article if you are interested in signs and symptoms of pregnancy. While a missed period is one of the biggest clues that a woman is pregnant, it is not the first sign. Some women suspect they are pre ...