Healthy women have vaginal discharge, which can vary in color, amount, and consistency over the course of the menstrual cycle. Abnormal discharge, however, can indicate cervicitis or another problem, so make an appointment with your doctor. Because vaginal discharge can vary so much, “abnormal” can mean a variety of things and can be defined differently by different women. That said, pay particular attention to any vaginal discharge with an unusual odor, color, or appearance. Bleeding between your menstrual periods, or after sexual intercourse, could be a sign of cervicitis. Because the tissue is more delicate, an inflamed cervix bleeds more easily than a normal cervix. Call your doctor if you notice this symptom. You may notice, in particular, that you have spotting after sexual intercourse. This can also be a symptom of cervicitis. Spotting during sexual intercourse can be a symptom of other issues besides cervicitis so you should get it checked regardless. Pain during intercourse, also known as dyspareunia, is a common symptom and can indicate a variety of problems, including cervicitis. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss the issue (along with any other symptoms you may have). There’s no reason to assume that pain during intercourse is normal or unavoidable. Some women with cervicitis experience an uncomfortable feeling of bloating, pressure, or heaviness in the lower abdomen. Make an appointment with your doctor if you have this problem. Heaviness in your lower abdomen can be a symptom of other medical issues. You should get it checked out whether or not you suspect you may have cervicitis. Women with cervicitis sometimes experience related inflammation in the vagina (causing vaginal itching, dryness, and discomfort during intercourse) or urinary tract (causing frequent urination, painful urination, and, sometimes, blood in the urine). These symptoms are not technically signs of cervicitis itself, but they do suggest co-infections, so see your doctor regardless. In addition to the symptoms above, there are some signs of cervicitis that occur very rarely, usually only in those few cases in which an infection starts as cervicitis as then spreads to the rest of the body. These symptoms include:  Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea A general feeling of sickness
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One-sentence summary -- Check for abnormal vaginal discharge. Watch for spotting between menstrual periods and after sex. Check for pain during sexual intercourse. Look for a feeling of heaviness in your lower abdomen. Know the common symptoms of co-infections. Be aware of the less common symptoms of cervicitis.


Pick a vase that will rise up to cover at least half the height of the tulips you've brought home. They'll be able to lean against the vase without bending over. If you use a shorter vase, the flowers will eventually bend forward. This is an effect some people like, but it may cause the flowers to die more quickly. Make sure it doesn't have sediment leftover from your last bouquet. Use soap and warm water to wash it thoroughly, then dry it completely with a towel. This way your fresh tulips won't pick up bacteria that could case them to start rotting more quickly. Cold water will keep the stems fresh and crisp, while warm or hot water would cause them to become weak and soggy. around the vase. Arrange the tulips so that they each have a little space in the vase, rather than leaning them all on top of one another. Giving them each a little room will prevent them from crushing one another, which will lead to premature petal drop-page and shorten the lifespan of your flowers. Tulips drink up a lot of water. Make sure it never completely runs out, or they'll begin to wilt very quickly. The addition of flower food, or flower preservative, which is available at flower shops, will greatly lengthen your flowers' lifespan. Read the directions and sprinkle in some food when you add water. It'll keep your tulips standing tall and looking perky for as long as possible. You can try putting lemon juice, pennies, and other such materials in the vase with the flowers. Some say these tricks work, but research shows that flower food is much more effective. Daffodils and other flowers in this family exude a substance that causes flowers to fade faster. Tulips work best in a vase all by themselves. Place it in an area that doesn't get too hot and sunny. Otherwise, the tulips will wilt in the heat.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a suitable vase. Wash the vase. Fill the vase with cold water.  Position the stems Keep the vase filled with fresh water. Add some flower food. Don't style tulips with flowers in the Narcissus family. Keep the vase out of the sun.


at a local pool or friend’s house. During summer, one of the best activities to do with friends is to go swimming. You can also swim in lakes or rivers if you live near them.   While you are swimming, play pool games like sharks and minnows or Marco Polo.  Have diving or cannonball contests. Bowling alleys are great places to hang out at any time of year with your friends. You can even create fun names for your bowling teams. Arcades are fun places to go with your friends, as they have games for everyone.  Challenge your friends to see who can do best at each game. If you’re at an arcade where you can win tickets, pool your tickets together when you are finished playing so you can get a better prize. Going to see a new movie in theatres is a great way to hang out with friends. Pick a movie that you all want to see.   If you can, try to go to a matinee showing of the movie. They are cheaper, and there will be fewer people in the theatre. Bring a bag with your own snacks, as movie theatre snacks can get expensive. If you want to buy snacks, share a large popcorn with your friends to make it more affordable. It can be fun to plan in advance to attend these types of events with your friends. Look in local newspapers and online to see the schedule of events for the next few months in your city.
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Go swimming Go bowling with your friends. Check out local arcades. Watch a movie. Look into local festivals and concerts.