Any serious medical condition, sexually transmitted diseases, depression or other psychological disorders, fatigue, overwork or simply lack of adequate sleep can lead to loss of libido (interest in sex) or ability. Hardening of the arteries t

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When patients come to me for advice about specific medical problems, they usually have been told that they need medication or surgery, and they are seeking ways to avoid those treatments. Sometimes they have already tried medications, which have prod

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Irritability, depression, frustration are keywords to the Liver Qi Stagnation. It must be noted that whenever an organ is mentioned in oriental medicine it implies the related conduit or meridian. A meridian is a pathway along which energy / Qi flows

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There are several advantages to using Traditional Chinese Medicine as an approach to heightening a couple's fertility. Some Advantages of Using Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM sees the person as an integral Mind/body organism, thereby does

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Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy are ancient Chinese methods used for the treatment and prevention of disease. These systems are as ancient and effective as any other medical techniques used in the world today. They have been practiced consistently for

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  Your doctor may ask you to describe your pain, when it began and any associated problems, and may ask you to describe what you have tried in the past. For example, is it painful every time you try to have sex? Are there other problems associa

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What is dyspareunia? Dyspareunia (say: "dis-par-oon-ya") is painful sexual intercourse for women. It can have many causes. It is important to talk to your doctor if you have this problem because there are effective treatments for many of t

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  Some of the following steps may help ease your symptoms. If they help, keep doing them. If they don't help, stop, and talk with your doctor about other treatments. Try to avoid using soap in the genital area. Just wash with water. Don'

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  You may need to have a pelvic exam and tests to check for bacteria and yeast. If any test results don't seem normal, your doctor may want you to have a colposcopy or a biopsy. Colposcopy is an exam of the genital area that uses a special magn

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  Vulvodynia (say: "vul-vo-din-ee-a") is the word for pain in the vulva. The vulva is the external genital area in women--the area around the opening to the vagina. The pain is usually described as a burning, stinging, itching, irrita

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If desire is the problem, try changing your usual routine. Try having sex at different times of the day, or try a different sexual position. Arousal disorders can often be helped if you use a vaginal cream for dryness. If you have gone through menop

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How do I know if I have a problem? Up to 70% of couples have a problem with sex at some time. Most women sometimes have sex that doesn't feel good. This doesn't mean you have a sexual problem. If you don't want to have sex or it never feels good,

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What is sexual dysfunction? When you have problems with sex, doctors call it "sexual dysfunction." Men and women can have it. There are 4 kinds of sexual problems in women. Desire disorders ­- When you are not interested in hav

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Inhaling spearmint helps alleviate morning sickness; neroli and lavender can be very soothing throughout pregnancy and during labor. See "Massage" chapter for a recipe for massage oil for pregnant bellies. (See the "Guidelines for Use&

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Menopause symptoms can include hot flashes, bone fragility, confusion, depression and a dry, less elastic vagina with a thinner lining-all caused by the erratic hormone activity. Both dry skin and vagina need a rejuvenating massage oil or cream. The

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Yeast Infections Many women have experienced at least one bout of yeast infection, which is usually easy to control. Chamomile, lavender, bergamot and tea tree inhibited about 70 percent of candida growth in laboratory experiments. Although opinion v

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Among the most common problems for women are those involving the reproductive system. As women with personal experience in this area, we will focus first on several female problems. This topic has been the subject of many good books; we recommend Her

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A wide variety of factors can be at work here. One may be in play or a complex of interrelated factors may be at work. Common causes include: Endocrine problems. Difficulties of the pituitary, thyroid or adrenal glands, which together regulate

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