Beware of pregnancy mask

The mask of pregnancy in four issuesWith the holidays approaching, what pregnant women do not fear the famous mask of pregnancy (chloasma)? Between false beliefs and reflexes, we reported on these brown spots.Where does the mask of pregnancy? 
The mask of pregnancy or chloasma is the bane of pregnant women. Why does it appear? Pregnant, your body produces more female hormones, which leads to increased melanin synthesis. Once you are in the sun, these pigments responsible for tanning are disturbed by hormones. Then they go up in the biggest mess since the deeper layers of the skin to the surface of the skin. Small unsightly brown spots can then appear on facial skin
.How to recognize a pregnancy mask? 
The mask of pregnancy affects 70% of pregnant women. This is usually around the 4th or 6th month it may appear. It is manifested by small colored brown spots, more or less regular but well defined. Spread in general on the forehead, cheekbones, cheeks and above the lips, they can be numerous enough to form the famous mask. If you're brown, you're more likely to develop this reaction to the sun. But beware, contrary to popular belief, this can also happen if you're blonde.
 How to avoid pregnancy mask?
 Sunscreen is essential. Pick one with a very high index (above 30) you will apply generously on the face and neck in the first fine days until the end of autumn. Same thing in winter, if you go to the mountains. But this precaution is not allowed to expose yourself to direct sunlight. Anyway, pregnant, rarely withstand heat. The ideal is also wearing a straw hat with a wide brim. You'll be well protected. Finally, for those who do not expose to the sun, use a stain-day cream enriched with assets that prevent the rise of melanin. Also, avoid scented and alcohol products that promote the appearance of sun spots
.How to remove the mask of pregnancy?
 In general, after the birth of the child, the spots gradually disappear (after six months postpartum) .But this is not always true. To see if the spots appeared on your face covered for medical treatment, do the following test: stretch slightly stains between two fingers. If they become brighter, this proves that they affect only the epidermis. They then leave easily with depigmentation creams (to be applied 2 times a day).In the opposite case, only the treatment prescribed by the dermatologist will disappear. It will offer more effective solutions, such as scrubs, but very aggressive for the skin. If you have deep spots, only trichloroacetic acid peels or Krulig, work. Their mode of action: they burn the top layers of the skin. Be aware that the risk of recurrence is importantduring a future pregnancy. In short, stay vigilant, even in normal times.

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Speaker, good beauty gestures

 

During pregnancy, I use gentle cleansers without soapIn pregnant women, the skin becomes more sensitive. Dermatologists recommend barter soaps and bubble baths against toilet rolls, shower gel or soap-washing oils. They clean the skin without damaging the surface hydrolipidic film, which is a natural protector.
 Speaker: I hydrate myself from head to foot 
To reinforce the benefits of ultra-soft hygiene and prevent the onset of redness and irritation, crémez yourself every day generously to foot the head with hypoallergenic body treatments. If that is not enough, buy pharmacy products specially formulated for sensitive skin, fragrance or preservatives.Often during pregnancy, facial skin dries out a bit, and as the blood circulation is slightly disturbed, he blushed easily. If this happens, apply an anti-redness moisturizer as a day cream
.I adopt a special deodorant sensitive skin
 From the second trimester of pregnancy, perspiration increases. To stay cool at any time, opt for a long term deodorant, formulated without irritating or antibacterial alcohol. If you're the green kind, and the aluminum salts, still present in conventional antiperspirants, worry you, choose an organic deodorant antiperspirant. 
Anti-stretch mark creams critical areas
 Stretch marks can be installed from the 5th month of pregnancy on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and breasts. They are caused by the weight gain and increased secretion of cortisol, a hormone which destroys the collagen fibers responsible for the suppleness of the skin, and the cells that make them. To prevent the occurrence of these unwanted marks, apply daily on all target zones preventative cream that improves the elasticity of the skin. Massage extensively to promote local micro-circulation and help your skin to stretch gently
.I take care of my breasts during pregnancy
 Early in pregnancy, the mammary gland becomes heavier and is more sensitive. To relieve and preserve the elasticity of the skin that supports, here are a few golden rules: wear a comfortable bra that keeps the breasts without compressing them, even change size when it cinches. Strengthen your pectorals by pressing your palms against each other to maximize the good performance of your bust. Finish your shower by rinsing your breasts gently with cool water to decrease feelings of tension and stimulate blood circulation, and then apply a gel or spray for the bust, waterlogged tensor assets.
 I look after my little buttons 
Outbreaks of hormones make you the most oily skin and you see black spots and small pimples? No need to run to the dermatologist, as he may prescribe treatments are not recommended during pregnancy. To find a flawless skin, wash your face with a mild foaming and antibacterial gel, made one to two times a week and apply daily scrubs masks a day care purifying and mattifying. Apply redness and pimples potential anti-blemish stick
.I warn the mask of pregnancy
 The mask of pregnancy appears under the influence of hormones during sun exposure. To avoid this, apply a sunscreen with a very high index, even in the city, from the first rays of sun until early autumn, on the face and neck. Remember to reapply regularly during prolonged output. To the sea and the mountains, this is not enough. Protect also your face with a wide-brimmed hat or visor. 
Speaker: I lighten my legs
 From the fourth month of pregnancy, most women suffer from vein problems. The legs are heavy, swollen, painful. To lighten, offer them a cool shower calves and feet, wear socks or tights anti-fatigue on waking to avoid dilation of the superficial veins and apply as needed gel or spray anti-red tape. Remember also to rest by elevating your feet to encourage the return of blood to the heart. 
I play the healthy glow, even pregnant
 To put your face in value, unify your complexion with a mattifying fluid. Delete your dark circles with a concealer. Then apply a touch of pink blush on the cheekbones bulging to accentuate the good-looking side that accompanies your curves. To narrow your cheeks or a double chin erase, brush too thick areas with a land of sun. A hint of mascara to the eyelashes, shiny gloss on the lips, and you resplendissez!

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How much weight during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, it takes kilos, what could be more normal? Except that often can not speak (almost) than that. For fear of taking too much or not enough weight, we keep an anxious eye on the balance during these nine months. Here are some rules, tips and guides for this healthy vigilance does not turn into an obsession.
The kilos in the three trimesters of pregnancy 
During the first trimester of pregnancy, it is advisable to take a kilo per month maximum. But weight gain may be less or zero among mothers who suffer from severe nausea and vomiting. This has no effect on the fetus. However, if these conditions are too great, medical treatment or hospitalization may be required.In the second trimester of pregnancy, weight gain can pass 1.5 kg per month, not really more. During the quarter, the baby's needs are soaring! You have more appetite, weight gain "authorized" then 2 kg per month.
 Kilos and Pregnancy: the ideal weight gain 
The recommended weight gain is not the same for all mothers. A very thin woman can -devra, even- gain more weight than a round or obese women, in order to build up the reserves of fat and protein which lacks.To find your weight gain "ideal", calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) in early pregnancy. You will get the corresponding value by dividing your weight (in kg) by your taille² (m).Example: you weigh 57 kg for 1.65 m, your BMI is 57 / 20.9 = 1,65². 
The distribution of kilos during pregnancy
 For a total weight gain between 12 and 13 kg, it is estimated that 4.5 kg correspond to the baby's weight, the placenta and amniotic fluid. The body fat reserves equivalent to 4 kg. The increased blood volume and water retention amount to 2.4 kg, and the increase in the volume of the breasts and uterus to 1.5 kg
.Kilos and Pregnancy: the risk of overweight 
You took four kilos and you're not even in the third month. A maintenance error is always repairable. But you have to book in time to avoid annoyances. Indeed, too much weight gain can lead to high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and a larger than average baby, which can complicate childbirth, including forcing to do a cesarean. Not to mention, that the kilos "too" difficult to lose after pregnancy, are not necessarily good for the morale ... If this is your situation, consult your gynecologist or midwife refer you to a dietician .
 Kilos and Pregnancy: risk of inadequate weight gain 
Some women do not eat enough during pregnancy. The risk: that their child be born small and fragile. And they develop deficiencies because, whatever happens, the baby draws everything he needs on reserves of his mother. Talk to your doctor..

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What sports during pregnancy?

Swimming
 In the water, you feel lighter, it is especially nice during pregnancy to term. Swimming or water aerobics have many advantages: they promote blood circulation, develop respiratory capacity, relieve back pain, spine and joints, relax and prepare for a good night. The water should be between 22 and 24 ° C.Exercise: Lie on your back and do a swim backstroke or let yourself be lulled by sliding a board under your head. If you prefer the breaststroke, do not arch you exit too head above water. All strokes are possible, the only prohibited: dive and swim butterfly
.Walking
 Put on good shoes and walk at your own pace. These daily outputs allow you to work your breath, tone your leg muscles and activate your blood circulation. You come away soothed and relaxed.The exercise: walk half an hour a day as straight as possible, without arching you, and remember to take a small bottle of water with you to drink regularly. Field side, prefer hiking trails, forests or parks, or alternatively, the street below from home will make you fit the bill perfectly. 
The bicycle
 Ideal for the development of your muscles, you can ride a bike to the 5th month of pregnancy, as your belly does not take too much space.Exercise: Avoid ratings, where there are too many cars. The seat should be adjusted so that your feet touch the ground when stopped. Your arms should be slightly bent handlebar to cushion small tremors. Stand right to protect your back, still pedaling at your own pace and stop regularly.
 
 Bodybuilding
 You just barely register in a gym and also to learn that you are pregnant. Do not worry, you will not lose your year. If you have a coach, specify her that you are an expectant mother, it will show you exercises to tone up smoothly and do not force your perineum to prevent urinary incontinence.The exercise: sit right back and legs spread on a weight bench with adjustable arms. Spread your arms and bring them together by bringing the device to your face. This will remove your bust pectoral supporting tissues
.Yoga
 This relaxation of discipline and relaxation is also an excellent preparation for childbirth. You will learn to balance your body and mind, to breathe properly and to work your muscles. You choose the posture where you feel best. The modular sessions last about an hour at a rate of twice a week and always with a professional. Also read our file: "Yoga, preparation for childbirth"The exercise: on a floor mat, get on all fours and go back to the flat back round, breathing for each five times
.Gymnastics
 Yes, provided it is soft, so no activity of aerobic type. She is working all smooth muscles. It is practiced throughout pregnancy, but towards the end, the size of your belly can hinder you.Exercise: put yourself on all fours, back flat and elongated neck. Inhale through your nose and feel your belly to swell, and then exhale through your mouth for a long while making go up to your navel upwards
.Avoid sports
 In all cases, you have before you jump into a sport, ask your doctor. All sports are not possible during pregnancy. There are for example water sports and sensation that are not recommended as scuba diving, water skiing, canoeing, mountain climbing or parachute jumping ... Martial arts and other combat sports are not compatible with pregnancy because of possible falls. Lastly team sports should be avoided because of the risk of shock and too steady pace.

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Gastric acidity gastric acidity habituelles Normal

 
Gastric acidity is a common symptom, however, take seriously. Most often, it is simply what is called functional dyspepsia. It causes poor digestion after a meal in normal conditions.

Bloating, belching more or less inconvenient and burns up from the stomach to the throat, these symptoms are the least troublesome. Sometimes, it may cause nausea or decreased appetite. Constipation or diarrhea may otherwise accompany these phenomena. In some cases, these signs may be exacerbated by meals or conversely calmed by them.Benign condition or disease?

  The sudden onset of these symptoms, while nothing has changed in lifestyle or dietary conditions, must find an organic cause. It may be inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis) or stomach (gastritis), superficial or deep, or tumor lesions, atrophy of, or digestive infections such as candidiasis, e.g. . We should also mention Helicobacter pylori, a germ present in the gastric environment, which may damage the lining of the stomach to ulcer.When no pathology comes to explain the appearance of these unpleasant signs, it is called a functional disorder which we will try to find the reason. For this, the trigger conditions and symptoms of repetition are important to remember and identify.Familiar attacks: food, alcohol, tobaccoOne possible cause of functional dyspepsia occurred is a power imbalance in its hourly rhythms like in its composition. A canteen change accompanying a new job, the introduction of new foods may influence esophageal dynamics and alter the normal secretion of the stomach. Similarly, the alcohol is a major factor gastrointestinal irritation. When it combines with smoking, the risk increases exponentially. Bad breath reflects a secretory imbalance.The psychological balanceThe personal, family and social environment is taken into account. Indeed, it is common that such symptoms occur following a psychological problem. Compensation for emotional trauma can be done on the digestive mode as the migraine mode, insomnia or anxiety, to name a few.Personalized treatmentThe profile of each individual differs, obviously. Some people tolerate symptoms caused by real organ damage. Others, however, amplify signs that anything organic explains. Hypochondria (state of constantly worried about his health) is particularly well expressed by the digestive pain!We must analyze what the person hopes or fears of his condition. This indicates the difficulty doctors to manage a large number of situations.A good approach to these digestive problems is through dramatization. Few choice exams: blood test, endoscopy, radiography specific if any, are usually sufficient to clarify the scope of the symptoms.It may be interesting to test some changes in behavior and lifestyle. Very often, a simple antacid and anti-bacterial treatment, associated with psychological support, is enough to bring back to normal digestion.

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Which method to choose: from adolescence to menopause

 
Contraception is not chosen in the same way if one is a teenager, a young mother or if you approach menopause. At every age, every type of sexuality, its strategy. The choice should allow the best compromise between efficiency, security and simplicity.The teenager still virgin to mother close to menopause, the stable couple in serial charmer, the needs of contraception couples are very different. There is no silver bullet, according to his personal risk two concerns should guide your choice:

    Avoid unwanted pregnancy;
    But also prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).In adolescence: dual protection

  Easy to conceive the drama that may cause the occurrence of unwanted teenage pregnancy. At this age, more than two pregnancies ended in abortion. In France, thus dénombrerait each year, 10,000 unwanted pregnancies and abortions among 6000 adolescents. The prevention of AIDS and other STDs is also essential, whether at first sex or beginning of any relationship. But we know that it is sometimes overlooked. The presence of these risks leads to advise adolescents dual protection by the condom and the pill.Oral contraception seems indeed the best method of contraception for young girls, which should benefit from a highly effective contraception because their fertility is optimal, and have very little risk of complications on the pill. However local methods (spermicide, diaphragm) must be avoided at this age, as less effective and, above all, difficult to use in practice. The pill may very well be taken even before the first sexual intercourse is precisely considered, but that security, on the contraceptive plan should not lead to neglect the condom when the time comes.If intercourse took place without any effective precaution, there is a very good catch-up solution with emergency contraception or the morning after pill. It is a progestin (levonorgestrel or NorLevo®) to be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours after the return. However most the first tablet is consumed earlier and the method is effective (85% of pregnancies avoided when the first tablet is taken in the first 24 hours (58% only when it is taken between 48 and 72 hours). This contraception Emergency is the counter in pharmacies and can be distributed by school nurses.

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Genital Herpes: Symptoms and Treatments

 
It is estimated that genital herpes affects about two million people in France. If the first contact of the body with the virus goes unnoticed in 90% of cases, however when he says, it usually manifests itself by signs very painful.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus, the herpes simplex virus. Recurrent seizures can cause pain and discomfort that impair quality of life.

Recognizing Genital HerpesSymptomsThe herpes symptoms are present in 10% of cases. They are very painful at the site of infection (sex, buttocks, thighs), sometimes accompanied by fever, headaches and stomach pains.
In women
 It starts with itching, burning, tingling. Pain may be felt in passing urine. Redness appears at the vulva followed by vesicles (or small blisters), grouped in bunches. Then these blisters break virus responsible for causing small wounds and raw, sometimes very painful. Scarring occurs only after 2 or 3 weeks and the crust which is formed falls. The symptoms may be accompanied by vaginal discharge.In some women, herpes can be localized in the vagina and even the cervix, which makes diagnosis difficult, because signs are not visible to the naked eye.
In humans
 In humans, the symptoms are often less painful and faster healing (ten days). The affected areas are usually on the penis and prepuce (the fold of skin covering the glans penis).Herpes can also be located on the small skin area between the two. It is particularly troublesome and time consuming to heal when the lesions are located on the testes.The diagnosisOnly the doctor can establish a reliable diagnosis. Indeed, herpes can be mistaken for other diseases affecting the sexual organs (thrush, urinary tract infection, other STDs ...) because the symptoms are similar.To find out if you are carrying the virus, there are two methods: by sampling using swabs (sort of big cotton swab) and then rubbed on the lesions cultured and / or with a hold of blood.It is important to consult your doctor at the onset of symptoms or before any painful injury, irritation, discomfort or single sex organs because any delay in the consultation can make diagnosis more difficult.Modes of transmissionThe first contact of the body with the genital herpes virus occurs during sexual intercourse, with or without penetration with a person with herpes lesions on sex, buttocks or thighs, or simply carrying the virus without symptoms. In case of cold sore intercourse by contacting the mouth with sex may be the cause of transmission of the virus present on the lips sexual parts of the partner. This is the case of 1 to 30% of genital herpes. The reverse is also possible.A disease recurrenceOnce contracted the virus, it remains in the body for life, hidden in a nerve ganglion lower back. There he took up residence there for life. It appears more or less regularly, took the same route as on the way nervous and reappears where it took place: these are the herpes outbreaks, also called "relapses" or "crises", the frequency and the intensity varies from one person to another.Complications of herpetic diseaseComplications of herpes disease can sometimes be severe, especially if the eyes are contaminated or during pregnancy if the baby is infected by the mother during childbirth, with serious consequences for the newborn.Particular careGenital herpes is not a shameful disease. This is falsely reassuring to say that one knows his partner and we risk nothing: your partner can perfectly transmit the virus without knowing himself that he is a carrier. If, however, guilt becomes invasive or herpes outbreaks become too annoying, it is desirable to be able to talk with your doctor. The consultation is confidential.Genital herpes screening, like other STDs, can also be performed anonymously and free of charge in hospitals and family planning clinics. The addresses of these centers can be obtained by Minitel (AIDS 3611 code, and the department number).Diagnosis and treatmentAny delay in the consultation can make diagnosis more difficult. It is very important to consult your doctor at the onset of symptoms.Effective treatments exist. Antiviral drugs administered systemically reduce seizure frequency and thus reduce the contagiousness, relieving the pain of the blow. The latter being often intense, it is important to treat it. Applying Clareva®, a triglyceride gel oxidized available over the counter in pharmacies, relieves pain in 24 hours and promotes faster wound healing.These treatments are introduced more quickly, they are active. It is therefore consult your doctor at the first sign of any symptoms even if in doubt about a possible contamination.

Created in 1998, the Association Herpes includes health professionals from different medical disciplines involved in the disease. Its mission is to act against the growing development of the herpes infection with two primary objectives: to support patients with herpes and develop prevention by communicating about the disease.

Herpes Association conducts numerous information and awareness campaigns aimed at health professionals and the general public.

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Does the pill fat?

 
The estrogen plus progestin pill is frequently held responsible for weight gain in women using this contraceptive method. Myth or reality?
This data, taken for granted by many users, is not really proven by comparative scientific studies.A bad reputation heritageDoes the pill fat?However, if the pill keeps such a reputation, it is certainly because this kind of problem has been noticed during the initial commercialization, there is a little over 40 years. Weight gain was then secondary to water retention caused by estrogen and anabolic effect of progestins. These first pills contained, in fact, large doses of hormones.Today, low dosages of estrogen and the use of new generations of progestins significantly reduce the risk of weight gain.Search the real causesIn some women, it can nevertheless appear, sometimes quite rapidly, increased weight coinciding with the beginning of taking the pill. This fact must seek external factors promoting this overweight factors emerged early contraception such as the change of lifestyle, smoking cessation ...A nutritional monitoring must be carried out to stop the increase of the weight, or to obtain a return to the initial weight. Finally, if the weight gain is important, is resented and seems actually caused by taking the pill, it becomes appropriate to use other contraceptive methods.The pill also protects against colon cancerIf you pestez against your pill that made you take a few kilos is that you have not yet heard of its preventive properties against colon cancer! An Italian study recently showed that women taking oral contraceptives regularly have a 20% lower risk of developing this type of cancer! As proof, the results of 19 international epidemiological studies on thousands of women who took the pill between 1965 and 1980.Historically, the beneficial role of estrogen was supposed to include as part of hormone replacement treatments for menopausal women. Contained in the pill, these hormones would reduce bile acid levels and IGF-1, a molecule involved in the regeneration of the colonic wall. A too large amount of IGF-1 is likely to lead to uncontrolled proliferation of these cells, leading to the development of cancer.According to WHO, 1 million people worldwide including 33,000 French are affected by this disease. Although the study leader, Carlo La Veccia already thinking "to the development of new cancer treatments based estrogens in the near future," the best means of prevention is screening (regular examinations after age 50) , regular physical activity and maintaining a normal weight.

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The Female Condom: manual

 

The Female Condom: manual
On sale since early 1990 in several European countries and the United States, the female condom is available in France since the second quarter of 2000. This new contraceptive tool also protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Latex for use with lubricants, it can "stay" in place long before and after the report ... Discover how to use it, its advantages and its (few) disadvantages.

The female condom is actually a kind of sheath provided with a flexible ring at each end. The inner ring, located on the closed side, serves for the insertion and retention of the condom. The outer ring, largest, covers the external genitalia. The condom is 170 mm long and 78 mm in diameter. Polyurethane, it is thinner yet stronger than the latex used for the male condom. It is lubricated and disposable.Is it effective?The female condom is available in France only recently. Besides a problem of definition of safety standards, this delay on the French market is the expectation of the Government of extensive studies about its reliability as a method of contraception and protection against STDs. The female condom has also passed these tests: 99.2% of contraceptive efficacy for a consistent and correct use, effective barrier against STDs officials (herpes virus, hepatitis B, AIDS virus ...).
The Female Condom: manualWhere is it?Today, several female condoms ranges are available in pharmacies and online. The cost is slightly higher than the lowest male condom (Price: € 8.70 box of 3 pharmacy) but you can also find in ECFCs (Planning Centres and Family Education) and centers screening, which distribute free. It is the same of some associations fighting against HIV.Instructions: how to put a female condom?To place the female condom, one must be in a comfortable position (sitting, lying or standing with one foot on a chair).                                                                         

 
The Female Condom: manual

Leaving the condom (see general appearance above, with both inner and outer rings), do not tear it with fingernails or rings.

Then press the inner ring between thumb and forefinger.

 
                                                               

 Insert it into the vagina as far as possible.


The Female Condom: manual
Then place the index finger inside the condom to push the inner ring to the bottom. The outer ring should remain outside the vagina. The condom is in place.
In the report, you just check that the penis is well within the condom.

To remove, twist the outer ring to close it (to prevent sperm to flow). Then simply pull gently to remove the condom.AdvantagesAccording to its manufacturer, the female condom has many advantages:Stronger than the male condom, it is less prone to possible tearing;It can be put in place long before the report (up to hours), which does not interrupt foreplay;It extends privacy, since it is not necessary to remove it immediately after ejaculation;It does not compress the male sex;It provides better tactile feel and is good conductor of heat;Not being latex, it does not cause allergies;You can add any type of lubricant (not only water-based lubricants), even if it is already lubricated.This particular condom offers women a better control of the means of prevention, to the extent that the protection does not necessarily involve the male partner. From a more practical point of view, it would provide a clean feeling, the sperm remaining inside. The outer ring, by its friction on the clitoris, would achieve orgasm more quickly.DisadvantagesIf all users seem satisfied with the female condom, some point out some disadvantages. Thus, the female condom requires practice strand, three or four tries before reaching easily place. It is therefore advisable to train only before first use! The manufacturer also stipulates that condoms "can be offered only to women who have already had sex and with good knowledge of their anatomy." Other users point to the fact that the female condom can sometimes be noisy during intercourse ...

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How is an abortion?

 
In France, an abortion may be performed until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy, or 14 weeks after the first day of the last period. But this is not the only criterion to make an abortion. This process is done in several steps to follow. Doctissimo an update.

This is an important law in France: any pregnant woman who does not want to pursue a pregnancy can ask a doctor to terminate her pregnancy, whether major or minor, French or foreign to the 12th week of pregnancy .Abortion in figures
In France, there are about 200,000 abortions per year to 800,000 births. About 1 in 3 women has recourse once in his life to an abortion. "It is important to know that 72% of abortions are performed while the woman had a method of contraception during sex (condoms, birth control pills, IUD, implant ...). Select contraception and its use is appropriate manner So a key challenge to reduce the number of abortion in France, "says Dr. Philippe Deruelle, obstetrician-gynecologist at the University Hospital of Lille.The steps to take
If you are pregnant less than 12 weeks, you may request an abortion. Previously, you have two prior medical consultation with a delay of one week between the two consultations and psychosocial care (required only if you are a minor). These medical consultations prior to abortion are made with a doctor. "You have the choice to take an appointment with your doctor. Some doctors are licensed to practice medical abortion. If this is not the case, he will send you to an orthogénie center (health center where 'abortions are practiced: family planning, hospital ...) Otherwise, you can also go directly to a orthogénie center seeking the coordinates depending on your region on the site http://www.sante.gouv.fr/. IVG "continues the doctor.
In the first prior medical consultation, the doctor gives you a guide with information on abortion. During the second consultation, you give the doctor a written request for abortion and ask him any questions you have. The day of the abortion, two methods are possible: an abortion by medication or surgery.The medical abortion
The choice of method is discussed with the doctor depending on the stage of your pregnancy. "Until 7-9 weeks of gestation, an abortion with medication is possible. After this term, the risk of failure of abortion is more important and the doctor recommends an abortion surgically" said Prof Philippe Deruelle.
The medical method is to take in the presence of a doctor, two drugs quientraînent the termination of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo (within 24 hours to 10 days). You come home after taking drugs and a check-up is carried out after the expulsion of the embryo via bleeding.An abortion by surgical method
The so-called "aspiration" must be taken in a health and must be performed by a physician or surgeon trained in this technique. You are hospitalized in a day hospital. Generally, surgical abortions are performed in the morning under local or general anesthetic and you come out in the afternoon. A monitoring visit was also a few days after.A week of reflection between the two medical consultations
Terminate a pregnancy is not an easy choice and this action is framed to allow time for reflection for parents. This period (one week minimum between the first and the second compulsory medical consultation) is however not always lived well, as evidenced by Leah, 30 who chose to terminate her pregnancy. "From the moment I went to see my doctor for an abortion, I did not have to wait seven days before seeing him again. My decision was made and it was hard to imagine life developing in my body while I do not wish. I found it really long delay and the wait made me feel guilty. " In cases where pregnancy termination proceedings were begun late and the time allowed to practice abortion may be exceeded, the reflection time can be reduced to 48 hours instead of 7 days. For Philippe Deruelle, a period of reflection is "important, but the regulations 7 days may seem long indeed when patients are sure of their choice."Abortion: a psychological treatment if necessary
The first question that arose when Sophie wished to terminate her pregnancy at age 20 was: "Do what I can have children later?". Indeed, many women who fear the physiological consequences and / or psychological if they are choosing abortion. Sophie especially dreaded infertility because of the medical procedure but was most afraid of emotional blockage. "Abortion is often sick at heart as the uterus. The traumatic sequelae and fertility problems following an abortion are very rare (1 case out of several thousand) but it may be common to feel the guilt. This is especially the eyes of others ails patients. The subject unleashed passions and critical health care workers, the environment or family can hurt the woman "added the doctor. In all cases, it is possible to use the help of a psychologist at the time or shortly after the abortion if you feel the need.

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