Sat, July 31, 2010

Coping With Vaginal Cancer

 

I was diagnosed with stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina in October 1998. I was 44 years old. I had been experiencing a non-irritating, non-odorous discharge for a couple of months prior to going to the doctor. I had undergone a complete hysterectomy seven years before for severe fibroids, so any kind of discharge was very unusual for me.

Nine Months of Hell

 

Morning sickness is something that a lot of pregnant woman go through. Why it is called "morning sickness", I do not know, As "morning" sickness can happen at anytime of the day or night. I am going to tell you about my experiences of morning sickness in hope that if anyone reading this is dealing with the same problems I can help to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

My Life With PMDD

 

I am 53 years old. I started my periods a week before my 13th birthday. How well I remember that God-awful day. My periods...

Post-Pregnancy Acne

 

I suffered with acne badly as a teenager and was put on Retin A and tetracycline, along with many other products. They all seemed to help while on them but as soon as I went off things would return to "normal." The one thing I could always count on was the acne on my back and chest and neck would always come back with a vengeance. There was nothing I didn't try.

Light at the End of the Menopause Tunnel

 

Well, menopause was an awful experience for me. I had perimenopause for five long...