A normal uterus is typically shaped like an upside down pear, but some women are born with a uterine anomaly called a septate uterus. If a woman has a septate uterus, the uterine cavity is divided by a band of tissue. The septum may be small and only slightly protruding into the uterus, while a partial uterine septum will cause the uterus to have two separate side, and a complete septum will extend to the cervix and create two uterine cavities.…
Read More »Though a colonoscopy is never fun, it’s essential if you’re old enough to be vulnerable to colon cancer and ulcers in the large intestine. Before you lie unconscious on a table in your gastroenterologist’s office, you’ll need to clear and prep your colon to make it easier for the doctor to see any problems. Since this preparation process will involve at least a few laxatives, read and remember these three coping tips.…
Read More »When you suffer from chronic pain, it’s important to get that pain under control. With the use of acupuncture, many patients find that their pain is reduced significantly without the use of additional medications. As patients who deal with chronic pain seek alternative treatments, acupuncture has been on the rise as a safe co-therapy that has little or no side effects for the person being treated. The Efficacy of Acupuncture…
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