A 39-year-old member asked:
why does my body aroma change before my menstrual period?
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Dr. Luis Gonzalezanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Hormones: The hormonal changes linked to ovulation may change the natural odor of your body. Also it's possible that your sense of smell is temporarily altered. This hormonal effect is often seen in pregnant women who can't stand routine odors that were previously not offensive.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to bleach my body hair while i'm pregnancy?
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Yes: Yes you can bleach your hair while pregnant.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Do changes occur in a mother's bones while pregnant or breastfeeding?
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Yes: Both pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause bone loss in mother. You should get adequate calcium through your diet and if needed supplementation. You should do daily weight bearing exercises as well.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Could a topical steroid applied to the face decrease inflamation in other areas of the body?
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Dr. Jeffrey Roschanswered
Allergy and Immunology 49 years experience
Steroids absorbed : Depending on which topical steroid, how much is applied to how much skin area, and for how long there could be enough systematic absorption for effects to other areas. Realize that would also imply greater likelyhood of systemic side effects.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I've been on implanon for like 1yr , & I didn't have my period at all just recently i've been having my period on regular but last month I got it twice and days after I have brown discharge ?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Expected: There is no normal bleeding pattern on implanon. That's how it works . Some have infrequent others more frequent. Either way it's ok.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Why can one's personality change after open heart surgery?
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Dr. Umesh Patelanswered
Preventive Medicine 42 years experience
Major life event: Heart surgery brings one to recognize one's vunerability and some react with fear and depression - can be treated with medications. Others react with a positive change in their attitude towards loved ones and life generally.
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