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Cervicitis is characterized by inflammation or inchazón of the tissues lining the cervix. It is usually caused by an infection, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes or vaginal human papillomavirus. However it can also be caused, to a lesser extent, allergies, a device inserted in the wrong area and even by exposure to a chemical.

It is a very common disease among women and in most cases asymptomatic. If symptoms occur, these would be the most common:

- Abnormal vaginal bleeding: after sex, between periods and even after having gone through the menopause period.

- Abnormal vaginal discharge.

- Pain during sexual intercourse.

- In some cases, pain and / or burning with urination due to an infection of the urethra.

this condition can be diagnosed by routine cytology, examining the vaginal discharge or performing an analysis to determine if the woman has an STD.?

Once diagnosed the cause of cervicitis treatment involves the administration of antibiotics if it is an infection or if the hormonaterapia women who have passed menopause. If these treatments are effective the specialist may recommend cryosurgery, electrocautery or laser therapy.

The duration of this disease varies in each patient a few days to even a few months. If left untreated can cause severe pain and severe damage to the female reproductive tract. It may also facilitate HIV infection or its spread.

For years one of the best-selling drugs in the world is Viagra. This drug increases sexual desire in men, allowing them to have a more satisfying experience. But now it appears that a pharmaceutical company has an accident with the female equivalent to this pill.

The drug in question was christened flibanserin and is intended to arouse sexual desire in women who suffer a condition known as Hypoactive Sexual Desire (HSD). However, there have aroused fierce debates about the viability of this medication, as many experts suggest that the onset of the disorder does not respond only to physical factors.

Several researchers have mentioned that the DSH is, in many cases, a product of psychological problem. For example, when a person is experiencing difficult times with your partner is very common that sexual desire is “off” and the use of a pill is not the recommended solution.

Food for pregnant women: For the development of your baby

If you are pregnant you know that you’re different from other women, not only for the great privilege of being a mother but also because now you have to worry about your diet and your baby, but avoid stress, here are some good tips when choosing what to eat.
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Nutrition during pregnancy: What nutrients should be strengthened?

In the pregnant woman’s nutritional requirements are increased.
Therefore there is an increase in energy consumption (basal metabolism) and the requirements of plant nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

This does not mean you should make excessive consumption of food.
There is a close relationship between fetal malnutrition and changes in weight and length of newborns who receive insufficient supply of nutrients during the gestation period, as a result of poor nutrition of the mother.
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