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Post by copperhead on Jan 15, 2009 11:10:36 GMT -5
In the course of a day, I am asked a lot of questions. Many of these are general health questions (in my estimation, at least). It seems, though, that not many other people have this information. So I thought I'd ask these questions to find out what you guys know/think. I'd love to have responses from both genders.
When can a woman get pregnant? When does ovulation occur? What is perimenopause? Is it normal to have pain while urinating (male or female)? When should a fever be medicated?
Thanks!
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Post by Laura Rice on Jan 15, 2009 11:18:17 GMT -5
1. Anytime you are not pregnant? 2. Once a month - like the week after your period? 3. I don't know what that is but I know all about premenopause and hysterectomies! ;D 4. no 5. When it is over 102?
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Post by tnshecat on Jan 15, 2009 12:26:03 GMT -5
In the course of a day, I am asked a lot of questions. Many of these are general health questions (in my estimation, at least). It seems, though, that not many other people have this information. So I thought I'd ask these questions to find out what you guys know/think. I'd love to have responses from both genders. When can a woman get pregnant? When does ovulation occur? What is perimenopause? Is it normal to have pain while urinating (male or female)? When should a fever be medicated? Thanks! 1: Anytime up until menopause 2: Mid cycle--about 14 days from the 1st day of your last period 3: A pain in the royal behind!! I just wish my Dr. would give me a hysterectomy! 4: No 5: When you have one
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Post by copperhead on Jan 15, 2009 20:44:02 GMT -5
Just an FYI that I didn't think to mention earlier. I'll post answers to these questions on Monday. I just wanted to find out what my esteemed peers here at the cathouse had to say about these questions.
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Post by copperhead on Jan 19, 2009 10:06:05 GMT -5
When can a woman get pregnant?Usually a woman can become pregnant if she has unprotected sex three days (72 hours) prior to ovulating through four days (96 hours) following ovulation. When does ovulation occur?In a woman with an average cycle of 28 days (beginning of one period to the beginning of the next), ovulation occurs at day 14. What is perimenopause?It's the medical term for the usually gradual period of change leading into natural menopause. Perimenopause occurs during the 10 years or so prior to menopause and is characterized by hormonal changes that can cause a variety of symptoms including irregular periods, breast tenderness, worsening premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and diminished libido. Is it normal to have pain while urinating (male or female)?No. This is not normal and needs to be evaluated by a medical professional. When should a fever be medicated?For children:100°-102°F (37.8° - 39°C) Low grade fevers: beneficial, desirable range 102°-104°F (39 - 40°C) Mild fever: still beneficial Over 104°F (40°C) Moderate fever: causes discomfort, but harmless Over 105°F (40.6°C) High fever: higher risk of bacterial infections Over 106°F (41.1°C) Very high fever: important to bring it down Over 108°F (42.3°C) Dangerous fever: fever itself can harm brain Bottom line, always communicate with child's doctor regarding specific symptomsFor adults:99.5 - 101°F Oral Low-grade fevers and beneficial (37.5 - 38.3° C) 101 - 103° F Oral Moderate-grade fevers and beneficial (38.3 - 39.4° C) 103 - 105° F Oral High fever that causes headache and malaise, generally harmless in healthy adults, but higher risk of bacterial infection (39.4° - 41.7° C) Over 105 F Oral Very high fever (over 41.7° C)
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Post by tnwaltz on Jan 19, 2009 10:33:43 GMT -5
you can throw 1 & 2 out the door for me... i have PCOS and my cycle does whatever the hell it wants to.
as far as 3 goes, i'm there now.
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Post by copperhead on Jan 19, 2009 11:16:29 GMT -5
And thankfully, 4 & 5 aren't an issue for you at the moment.
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Post by manlyman on Jan 19, 2009 11:39:02 GMT -5
Why is it called "menopause" when men neither have it nor cause it? Shouldn't it be called "womenopause"?
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Post by trueblue on Jan 19, 2009 11:48:02 GMT -5
Why is it called " menopause" when men neither have it nor cause it? Shouldn't it be called " womenopause"? from the Greek: menos, which means "month" + pausis "a cessation, a pause," "to cause to cease." Meaning to cease from menstruating.
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Post by tnwaltz on Jan 19, 2009 12:42:05 GMT -5
Why is it called " menopause" when men neither have it nor cause it? Shouldn't it be called " womenopause"? didn't you hear... all problems for women have "men" involved.
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Post by raphael on Jan 19, 2009 13:02:07 GMT -5
It should have been spelled menOHpause. Men just being a forethought. ;D But would a woman really have to pause to think such? ;D
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Post by rumpleteaser on Jan 19, 2009 13:04:56 GMT -5
I've been past one, two and three for over seven years!
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Post by manlyman on Jan 19, 2009 13:16:34 GMT -5
Why is it called " menopause" when men neither have it nor cause it? Shouldn't it be called " womenopause"? didn't you hear... all problems for women have "men" involved. All of MY women problems are caused by women.
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Post by bignana on Jan 19, 2009 13:39:37 GMT -5
Copperhead, when you say beneficial on the fever stuff, what does that mean?
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Post by copperhead on Jan 19, 2009 13:45:27 GMT -5
Copperhead, when you say beneficial on the fever stuff, what does that mean? Beneficial in terms of fever means that it's a good level for burning out viruses. That's the purpose of a fever, to burn the bug out of existence.
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Post by bignana on Jan 19, 2009 13:59:02 GMT -5
Copperhead, when you say beneficial on the fever stuff, what does that mean? Beneficial in terms of fever means that it's a good level for burning out viruses. That's the purpose of a fever, to burn the bug out of existence. Thanks.
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