Secret Enemies of a Perfect Fit
You know the basics (black is slimming), but did you know that one intentional fashion faux pas can add pounds and ruin your sleek, pulled-together look?  Clothes that aren't in proportion to your body will draw attention -- and not in a good way and don't forget the overall balance. Any piece that doesn't fit with the rest of an outfit will catch the eye and throw off the whole look. "Think of your wardrobe like a puzzle," says wardrobe consultant Mary Lou Andre, author of Ready to Wear: An Expert's Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe. "How do the pieces connect to form the picture I want to create?"
 

Fit Enemy #1: A Bad Bra
Shirts will never lie right over a bra that's too tight or too loose. Overly stiff, padded pushup bras or lacy numbers can also look way too obvious under thin fabrics. Your bra should support, not show off. Get measured to make sure you are wearing the right size bra, and then invest in a few smooth versions in basic colors like black and beige.

Fit Enemy #2: Too-Tight Neckline
When your neckline is too close to the neck, your entire upper body looks blocky. Take the time to find a neckline that flatters your neck, face, and shoulders. Not sure what looks good? V-necks and turtlenecks are flattering on most people, so start there, and don't be afraid to experiment.

Fit Enemy #3: A Mismatched Belt
Belts can be a crucial part of a pulled-together look. But the wrong width or placement can backfire, making your hips and waist look larger than ever. If you are bulging around a belt, go for something thinner, or try a bigger size. If you have a short waist, stay away from wide belts altogether.

Fit Enemy #4: The Wrong Shoes
From shoulders to ankles you might look great, but add a shoe that's in the wrong proportion to the rest of you, and your whole look is thrown off balance. In general, stay away from super clunky shoes. Also skip shoes that are too skimpy, especially if you're wearing a skirt. Versions with ankle straps should be worn with extreme caution; most women find they make their legs look heavy.

Fit Enemy #5: Too-Short Pants
The quickest way to make legs look short? Pairing boots or heels with pants that aren't long enough to cover them. If you're wearing a shoe with height, make sure the pant hits the bottom of the heel, almost to the floor. If pants are ankle-length or shorter, look for something with a slightly flared leg and go with ballet flats or loafers.

Fibroids
Benign tumors, or fibroids, are the reason for about one-third of all hysterectomies. Fibroids, also called leiomyomas or myomas, are rubbery nodules that begin as irregular cells in the muscular layers of the uterus. They develop slowly into bundles of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue that may grow to the size of a walnut or an orange.
Hysterectomy removes either the entire uterus (total, or simple, hysterectomy) or the uterus above the cervix (supracervical hysterectomy). Either may include salpingo-oophorectomy, meaning that the ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed as well. Any hysterectomy means the end of childbearing, and the removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes causes the onset of menopause and loss of ovarian estrogen and androgen.

Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which bits of tissue from the uterine lining become displaced and implant themselves in the abdomen outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pelvic pain, severe menstrual cramps, pain during intercourse, infertility, and irregular bleeding. Endometrial tissue implanted outside the uterus responds to the menstrual cycle the same way the endometrium does: it breaks apart and bleeds at the end of the cycle. But outside the uterus, the blood has no outlet, so it causes swelling in the surrounding areas. The resulting inflammation can produce scar tissue.

Before undergoing a hysterectomy, a woman needs to give considerable thought to its psychological as well as medical ramifications. What would the loss of the uterus or ovaries, or both, mean? Would an alternative treatment be better? For the most part, hysterectomy is necessary only for life-threatening conditions, such as cancer, uncontrollable bleeding, or an obstetrical emergency, or for severe uterine prolapse. In many other circumstances, hysterectomy is not the only option; nor should it necessarily be the first one considered. Do what is best for you! Consult your Doctor first.


Tips to Reduce Risk for Osteoporosis
· Get adequate calcium and vitamin D.
· Exercise.
· Ask your doctor if you need to take special medicine to strengthen your bones.

Tips to Reduce Risk for Heart Disease
· Get your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly.
· Take steps to reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure if they are too high. If lifestyle changes is not enough to keep your cholesterol at a healthy level and your pressure normal, talk to your doctor about prescription medication.
· If you are diabetic, control your blood pressure.
 
 

What Is a Cyst?
Cysts are sacs filled with fluid or semi-solid tissue. They can develop in almost any part of the body, but few organs are as likely to give rise to them as the ovaries are. Two types of ovarian cysts -- the follicle and corpus luteum -- are a normal part of the reproductive cycle. At least one follicle -- a sac containing an egg and fluid -- matures in an ovary during each cycle. During ovulation, the follicle ruptures to release the egg. The follicular remnant, or corpus luteum, is a smaller sac containing a viscous yellow liquid. It releases progesterone, which promotes the development of the uterine lining in preparation for the implantation of a fertilized egg.
 

Yeast Infections
Ketoconazole tablets have been effective in treating resistant and recurrent candidal infections. Their effectiveness is believed to be due to the elimination of the rectal sources of yeast that can spread the infection. Ketoconazole and fluconazole cause significant liver toxicity and should be used with caution in patients with altered liver function tests. However, fluconazole appears to present a much lower risk of liver toxicity.  Resistant infections also may respond to vaginal use of boric acid capsules. Treatment of male partners is usually not necessary but may be considered if the partner has symptoms of yeast or is uncircumcised. Under these conditions, a reservoir of yeast in the man may serve as a source of reinfection of the woman. Your physician will assist you in all treatment methods.

Vulvodynia,may be caused by hypersensitive nerves at the opening of the vagina. It's characterized by irritation, burning, and itching to the point where it can affect a woman's daily life and even threaten her marriage. Doctors aren't sure what triggers the hypersensitivity, but they suspect injury to the nerves (caused by a physical blow or an infection) or spasms of the muscles that support the pelvic organs, which can send misguided signals to the nervous system.
"Many women put up with the pain not knowing that they have an actual ailment," says Barbara Reed, MD, a professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. "Or they think they have a yeast infection that can be treated with over-the-counter medications."
 

Women were considered to have sexual dysfunction if they reported any of the following: 
Lack of sexual desire, difficulty in becoming aroused or inadequate lubrication, inability to achieve orgasm, anxiety about sexual performance, reaching orgasm too rapidly, physical pain during intercourse, or failure to derive pleasure from sex.
Tips for Reducing Vaginal Dryness
· Vaginal lubricants and moisturizers available without a prescription can help lubricate the vagina and make sexual intercourse more comfortable.
· If over-the-counter treatments don't work, ask your doctor to prescribe estrogen, available in creams, tablets, or in a vaginal ring. This type of estrogen will not improve other symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, but it won't cause any side effects.

Use it or Lose it!
The more sex you have (or the more you masturbate), the more desire you'll have. (The same goes for orgasms.)


 

Getting a handle on HRT
Many postmenopausal women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which usually involves a combination of estrogen and a synthetic version of progesterone. While HRT is effective in treating symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal dryness and hot flashes, it can lower testosterone levels, dampening libido, according to Laura and Jennifer Berman. As a result, some physicians are starting to prescribe testosterone in addition to HRT.
 

Drink to Your Health
Water, wine, and green tea are all good for you.  Soda, sugary fruit juices, and coffee are not. So try replacing at least one cup of coffee with one cup of green tea each day -- you'll still get a caffeine boost, but with cancer-fighting antioxidants, too. Instead of soda, keep your glass filled with water. Water has no calories so you can't gain weight from it. Plus, it keeps your system flushed, so colds and allergies don't stick around so long. And don't waste your time drinking fruit juices that are not 100 percent fruit juice. It's just a lot of sugar that your body doesn't need.

Finally, that much-lauded daily glass of red wine: Doctors and scientists maintain that it does your heart good. So find yourself a nice cabernet -- Meridian, Rosemount, and Beringer all make nice wines for under $12 -- and stock up.

Baking in the sun is something we thought was good for us. And though it feels good, there are some serious issues when it comes to skincare. Too much sun is simply perilous to skin, so it's important to protect your precious skin from damaging exposure. Don't think that you're okay because it's winter or the sun isn't out in full force -- you're in danger even under these conditions. For example, in the winter the sun is closer to the earth and its rays are even stronger.

What Causes Sunburn and Skin Damage?
There are two kinds of ultraviolet rays that reach the earth's surface: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB rays cause your skin to show the signs of sunburn, but most sunscreens protect against them. These rays also are partially screened out by the ozone layer, an invisible shield that protects us from the sun. But over the years the ozone layer has become thinner, so we're getting more exposure.
 




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