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Mental and physical health in the Gynoverse by athosjosias, literature

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Mental and physical health in the Gynoverse

1. Physical Health – Main Conditions and Realities Menstrual Cycle and Related Disorders: Dysmenorrhea (intense pain), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): very common and treated similarly (analgesics, hormonal contraceptives, therapy). Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): equally frequent and problematic. Access to surgery and hormonal treatments varies according to country and social class. Pregnancy and Postpartum: Pregnancy: 40 standard weeks, nausea, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, vaginal delivery or cesarean section. Postpartum: postpartum depression, anxiety, hemorrhage, infections, prolapse, incontinence. Many mothers experience this with support from their partner, family, or therapy. Breastfeeding: promoted and supported (milk banks, counseling), but many stop breastfeeding due to work or personal choice. Reproductive and sexual health: STIs: exist (herpes, HPV, chlamydia

Dream Synopsis (Prisma de Amor) by SpicecreamSundae, literature

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Dream Synopsis (Prisma de Amor)

Suha Fadel came from a very poor family; she also had only one sibling, a brother who was somewhat older than she. She also suffered extreme neglect from her family, except for her brother whom she sometimes talked with; though, they were never extremely close due to their difference in age. However, one day, her family was given an opportunity to give their daughter a better life. Her mother had grown up in England despite not being English by blood, and one of her friends happened to be single and childless, and therefore able to take care of a child. Suha's brother was not not chosen because he was already working, having found a job ...

NP - Character Study by LeviathanDemon, literature

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NP - Character Study

Beta : Beta was beginning to debate the merits of getting a phone themself. For one, it would be nice to take pictures whenever they pleased, or even selfies. For another, it could make it easier to contact people - "Hey how're things? Still alive? Great!" - instead of, say, trying to track down their exact schedule and work location and house. No, Beta wasn't a stalker. Why would anyone think that? They just didn't like going on a wild goose chase was all. It didn't surprise Beta much to learn Elton apparently had his own laboratory - not fully stocked, but still fairly impressive for a one-person operation. It made a lot more sense why E...