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5 Myths of Women's Health


Various studies have focused more on health in men with respondents that most men as well. No wonder that many myths that developed around women's health. What are the myths that are popular and what the truth?

Myth 1: Pregnancy can not occur during the menstrual period
In fact, sperm can survive a week in the female reproductive organs. Similarly, according to Aaron Carroll of Indiana University. Therefore, sperm cells are patiently waiting for it can directly fertilize a mature egg cell and this can occur after, or even during the phase of the uterine wall entirely or during menstruation. No wonder that many couples who fail to try a method of contraception calendar system.

Myth 2: Menopause eliminate sexual desire
Spells of heat (hot flashes) and other discomfort caused by declining estrogen hormones may make a woman's sexual arousal decreases. But actually there is no direct link between menopause and sexual desire. Research conducted by Edward Laumann in 1994 indicated that half of female respondents aged over 50 said they had sex several times a month.

Myth 3: Antibiotics inhibit the work of birth control pills
Many doctors believe this. Beyond that, according to Carroll pill failure rate is about one percent and this figure has not changed despite taking the Pill taking antibiotics.

According to Carroll, the workings of birth control pills may be inhibited by rifampin, an antibiotic is prescribed for sufferers of tuberculosis. Rifampin suspected of lowering levels of hormones contained in birth control pills, but this still needs to be proven through further research.

Myth 4: Men and Women needed hours of sleep each
Lack of sleep not only cause intense stress but also increase insulin levels and inflammation. Research conducted in 2007 to more than 6000 participants found that women who slept only five hours or less a day at greater risk of having hypertension than women who slept 7 hours or more. In men, there were no similar health problems.

Myth 5: Doctors can assess a woman who is not a virgin
By naked eye doctor will not be able to accurately tell which women are still a virgin with a no. Even so, the physical changes experienced by the mothers after pregnancy and childbirth will be seen and easily distinguish them from women who have never had children.

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