Depo-Provera is a birth control method for women. It is made up of a hormone similar to progesterone and is given as an injection by a doctor into the woman's arm or buttocks. Each shot provides protection against pregnancy for up to 12 to 14 weeks, but the shot must be received once every 12 weeks … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Depo-Provera Side Effects by Denise N. Fyffe
This surgery was no joke, I heard. I woke up in front the nurses station and not in a room as I expected. My doctor, visits the next day at noon after the surgery; it is then I learned the true seriousness of what occurred. My womb had more surprises than was originally planned for. … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Ovarian Cysts, Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis by Denise N. Fyffe
So its time for the big cut. Time to get these alien assassins out of my tummy. Thank God! The financial stress is real but my mind is on the surgery itself. I opted to do the fibroid removal procedure - myomectomy - at St. Josephs hospital in Jamaica...thinking they will be cheaper. Let's see … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Time for Myomectomy Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
These past few days have been a Fibroid holiday from all the pain and this I count as a blessing. Today is one of those days, no pain, no discomfort, no nerves shooting 45mm rounds of electricity in my tummy. This has been quite the reprieve. I dread the days though, when my cycle will … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Holiday from all the Pain by Denise N. Fyffe
You mean that's a fibroid? If I had known it was the darn fibroids sabotaging my workout all these years, I would have quit the ab workouts years ago. For almost a decade I have been trying to get rid of my tummy, to no avail. Now, I am being made aware that my largest fibroid is the … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Disrupting my Exercise Routine by Denise N. Fyffe
Its been two days and I am still experiencing severe discomfort from the bloating. Last night, I was restless and when I woke at dawn, my tummy was swollen. Ugh, its so uncomfortable trying to sleep when this alien assassin in my body, is swollen. It takes a while before I can get up. The … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Disturbing My Sleep by Denise N. Fyffe
Women who weigh over 70 kg are at a higher risk of having fibroids; this is usually due to the fact that they have higher levels of the estrogen hormone. Fibroids in women of African descent tend to also grow larger than in other women. Because of this, the symptoms vary from mild to life … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and How They Affect Life by Denise N. Fyffe
Dealing with Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps are nothing new to me. Though, these recent episodes were too frequent to be ignored. These muscle contract, leg cramps or muscle cramps which seize me in my sleep, multiple times for the night, were more than a bit problematic. Every night, it feels like the devils of hell … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Dealing with Muscle Cramps
While we cannot know your countries’ particular take and reaction to the coronavirus pandemic that has defined 2020, it’s true to say that many of us have had our lives turned upside down. However, we’re not here to provide insightful commentary or opinions based on that, as you’ve likely heard this incessantly for the last … Continue reading Little Conveniences In The Time Of Covid-19
Deep conditioning (DC) is important to maintaining healthy and happy hair – natural or relaxed. If performed on a regular basis, this treatment helps our hair retain moisture and protects it “deep” within the fiber to support the hair until the next treatment. The protective action of regular conditioners last only a few days. Therefore, … Continue reading Why Should We Deep Condition Our Hair?
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