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yeast infections after hysterectomy

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Hi, I am a 43yr old married, mother of 3children, i delivered all vaginally. On May 5, 2008 i had a hysterectomy due to fibroids attached to my uterus, i was in extreme pain, heavy and painful periods that would not end, terrible headaches. since my surgery i have experienced terrible yeast infection and bladder infections has anyone else had anything like this if so, help. did i also mention i am a diabetic.


     
     
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Reconsidering vaccinations

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Thank you for your questions and comments. Let's look more closely at the impending June 10th issue. We can talk about the pros and cons about vaccines all day long and it won't matter because if we don't click on the link and send our letters now, we stand to lose our freedom to have any choice whatsoever.

Part of my job is to provide education (facts) regarding health issues. I don't usually impose my personal belief system on anyone. But since you asked, Tina, the answers to your questions are 'yes' and 'yes'. It's about health issues AND health freedoms. I will detail:


     
     
Kristin Mills CNHP's picture

URGENT! VACCINE MANDATE DEADLINE 06.10.08!

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Friends and Colleagues,

We are facing serious health freedom consequences in the US that have not been mentioned during the nightly news.  Please take a moment to look at the attached Health Freedom Alert regarding vaccinations which will, for the first time in US history, make infant and toddler vaccinations MANDATORY.   I have researched the rise in number of infant thru 12 year old vaccinations over recent years.  The numbers are staggering.  


     
     
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Learn More About Vulvodynia

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Vulvodynia

by Krisha McCoy, MS

Definition

Vulvodynia is chronic pain or discomfort in the vulva, which are external female genitalia. The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

The following factors are thought to increase the risk of vulvodynia:

* Recurrent yeast infections
* Frequent use of antibiotics
* Irritation to the genitals by soaps or detergents
* Genital rashes


     
     
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AUDIO: How Can A Woman Participate In Your Online Study For Vulvodynia? Dr. Pukall

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Dr. Caroline Pukall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada explains her vulvodynia online study and how women and their partners can participate.


     
     
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AUDIO: Dr. Pukall, Who Gets Vulvodynia? Are Women Who’ve had a Hysterectomy More Likely to Experience Vulvar Pain?

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Dr. Caroline Pukall, explains who gets vulvodynia and if women who have had a hysterectomy are more likely to experience vulvar pain?


     
     
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AUDIO: Dr. Pukall, Explains How a Woman with Vulvodynia can Advocate for Herself in her Doctor’s Office

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Caroline F. Pukall, Ph.D. CPsych, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Dr. Pukall explains how a woman with vulvodynia can advocate for herself in her doctor's office.


     
     
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AUDIO: Dr. Pukall, Is The Vulvodynia Pain I Have “All In My Head?”

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Dr. Pukall, is the vulvodynia pain I’m having all in my head? Caroline F. Pukall, Ph.D., CPsych is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.


     
     
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AUDIO: Caroline Pukall, Ph.D, CPsych Explains the Current Treatments for Vulvodynia

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Dr. Pukall, what are the current treatments for vulvodynia? Dr. Caroline Pukall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.


     
     
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AUDIO: Dr. Pukall, How do you Diagnose Vulvodynia, Vestibulitis, and Vestibulodynia?

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Dr. Caroline Pukall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada shares how she diagnoses vulvodynia, vestibulitis and vestibulodynia.