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Kelda:
Girls if you haven't had one recently... go for a smear test... it could save your life.
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Lynne:
--- Quote from: Kelda on March 22, 2009, 06:28:10 pm ---Girls if you haven't had one recently... go for a smear test... it could save your life.
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,33216.0.html
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Absolutely. Annually, every year, without fail.
And mammograms...at least every other year after you're 40. Your doctor may advise more often or earlier based on your family history. Do it. No excuses. It's inconvenient, but do it anyway.
While you're at it, ask your OB/GYN about the HPV vaccine. It's mostly only being given to preteens and teens now, but many scientists think that is not adequate.
Front-Ranger:
About hot flashes...I get them every once in a while. I've had them off and on for the last five years. When they occur at night, it's usually a good thing because I keep my bedroom on the cold side. Just throw off the covers and the problem's solved!
One time I was walking the dog and was puzzled because all the people I saw were wearing jackets. Then I realized that it was cold outside!! I hadn't noticed!
The way I deal with insomnia is just to keep to my regular schedule, building up a sleep debt of a few hours, and then I hit the hay a little earlier and sleep 10-11 hours to pay it back. This works better for me than giving up an hour or two everyloving night.
Once, I took progesterin several years ago for heavy bleeding, but its benefits wore off after a year or two and I just lived with it. I can't take estrogen at all, it gives me high blood pressure.
Kelda:
bumping some old threads
Front-Ranger:
You got that right...I can't remember the last time I had a hot flash!!
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