Question: I am a 24 year old married woman. I have a child. I had an abortion some time ago. Then now when we have sex I get severe pain in my stomach. The doctor says that this is a mental pain, but I never had such pain before the abortion. Why would this happen to me? Please reply as soon as possible. I am very confused. Even the husband suspects. A woman (Vadodara) North : Many times after abortion the problem of swollen gums is seen. This P. I. d. That is called pelvic inflammatory disease. This can be diagnosed by endoscopy of the uterus. Pain during intercourse is often caused by urinary tract infections. If you do not want a child, use contraceptives because one abortion causes a woman to suffer physically and mentally as much as four normal deliveries. Get checked by any gynecologist. They will give you proper diagnosis and treatment. There is no need to be confused in this matter. Discuss this openly with husband. They will surely understand your problem. Question: I feel that I am not able to give my wife the sexual satisfaction she needs. Can a vibrator be used for wife's pleasure? A Man (Jamnagar) Answer : If your wife feels the need for a vibrator and you also don't mind then it can be used but mutual consent is required. If using a vibrator, it is important to be conscious about maintaining its cleanliness. If you want to use a vibrator, you should buy a battery-operated vibrator with an adjustable speed instead of any single speed. Clean the vibrator with disinfectant after each use and put it away. It is also important that no one else uses this type of vibrator. Question: I have lost my virginity. But now I want to start life afresh after marriage. I have heard that virginity can be regained with an operation. Is this true? A girl (Ahmedabad) Answer : A cosmetic plastic surgery called hymenoplasty is performed to obtain virginity. In fact, in this surgery, the broken hymen i.e. vagina is reconstructed. This surgery is not that complicated. However, medical problems are as likely to occur after any other surgery as they are after this surgery. Thus, the option of undergoing an operation to regain virginity is available. This hymen starts to form when the baby is in the womb. It is generally believed that a girl with an intact hymen is a virgin but a broken hymen is not a sign of having had sex. Often the hymen can rupture due to excessive exercise, cycling or any other activity. Thus, there is no need to overemphasize this point. Instead, strengthen the relationship. Question: My breast size is relatively small. My cosmetologist has advised me to get breast implants. There is no harm in this, right? A Girl (Ahmedabad) Answer : Every girl wants her breasts to be perfect in beauty but some girls have naturally small breasts. Girls with small breasts have two options. The first option is that she should mentally accept her body shape and be happy with it and the second option is to consult a cosmetologist and try an option like breast implant. Breast implants are medical devices that are surgically implanted or inserted into the breasts to increase size and/or shape. It gives a proper shape, size to a woman's breast, so that women can feel confident in themselves. Breast implants usually look and feel natural. You cannot tell by looking at a woman that she has had a transplant. However, some women experience breast pain for a few days after surgery. Apart from this, this implant does not affect the normal functions of the breast including breastfeeding. Breast implants do not have any specific side effects but in some cases side effects can be seen. Sometimes there are also some problems like bacterial infection, sensitivity or bleeding after breast implants. To prevent this from happening, this surgery should be done by an experienced surgeon and if you feel any problem even after the surgery, contact your doctor immediately. So that proper treatment can be received in time. Question: I am 45 years old. I'm not fit enough to take up very intense fitness training but I read somewhere that walking is good fitness training. If this is true, how much should I walk daily? A Male (Jamnagar) Answer : You have read right that walking is one of the best fitness training and every age can take help of regular walking to stay fit. According to a research report, a person who gets out of bed in the morning and immediately goes for exercise or a walk leads a healthier life. If your fitness is normal then walking 2000 steps per day is fine but walking 4000 steps per day is much more beneficial. Going for a walk in the garden or park or on the road every morning proves to be very beneficial for the body.
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