During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes. The most common and notable changes include nausea, fatigue, sore breasts, mood swings, and frequent urination. However, pregnancy's effect on the skin is often overlooked. Research shows that up to 90% of pregnant women will experience skin changes, including dry lips, some mild and some more severe. During pregnancy, you may notice your skin is more flaky than usual, or you may experience patches of dry skin that don't improve with your...

This shrinking of uterine growths comes with pain and other unpleasant effects. Author: Coralle Skye Fibroids are noncancerous growths that grow in the muscular wall of the uterus. While typically not dangerous, these growths can cause tremendous pain and discomfort that interfere with daily activities for some women. Up to 80 percent of women experience fibroids at some point in their lives. Some may experience uncomfortable symptoms, such as pain during sex, frequent urination, heavy...