Stephani Beckett

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• Coping with the Psychological and Social Impact of Infertility

  The term infertility refers to a woman being unable to conceive or become pregnant after one year of unprotected, regular sexual intercourse. The clinical definition of regular intercourse is considered to be 2 to 3 days a week. Infertility can be considered as either primary infertility, which is...

• Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated with Any Other Conditions? How?

  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common and debilitating medical problem, which can, unfortunately, lead to other conditions. Aside from affecting the joints, RA also affects several systems in the body. We will discuss here the conditions that may trigger the condition, and the health problems it can...

• What Is Epistaxis?

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• Walk Your Way to a Healthy Life

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• Appendicitis During Pregnancy: Signs and Symptoms

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