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Pregnancy is a time when your body changes every day in some respects and often brings new challenges for you to face. One of the things that women often face...

Overview In nearly every culture, incest (the activity that involves first-degree relatives having intercourse and conceiving children with each other) is considered taboo but it hasn't always been the case. ...

Have you noticed that your foreskin has become swollen, irritated, itchy, or has developed skin cracks, dry skin, or peeling? We'll be looking at possible causes here.  An inflamed, swollen...

Overview An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner is used to take images of parts of the body such as the head, abdomen, or pelvis in any direction as clinically indicated...

Overview A branchial cleft cyst is a remnant of embryonic development and occurs due to the failure of one or more of the branchial clefts to obliterate. The area of involvement...

Overview Tubular (tuberous) breasts is the medical term given to a condition that is characterized by breast tissue where the cells don't divide and develop properly during puberty. The condition...

Overview The question regarding whether masturbating affects one's voice due to any effects it may have on the vocal cords is an interesting one. Anecdotal evidence exists where individuals have...

Chateal birth control pills contain two hormones to prevent pregnancy from occurring, The two hormones included in this medication are progestin and estrogen. This medication basically works by preventing ovulation...

A testicle that moves back and forth between the scrotum and the abdomen is known as a retractile testicle. The transition from the scrotum to the abdomen and then back...

Pain is one of the most common complaints that women have during menstruation. While some amount of pain and discomfort is considered to be normal, an excessive amount that causes...