Carrie Noriega, MD
Board Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist
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Co-authored Articles (38)
How to
Make Boobs Grow Faster
Wishing that you were a cup size bigger? Breasts tend to grow at their own pace as you make your way through puberty, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help speed things along. We’ve put together some easy diet and e...
How to
Have Safer Sex
Sex is an important part of life for most people. Whether you’re contemplating having sex for the first time or have plenty of previous experience, sex can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. Practicing safe ...
How to Get Rid of a Skene’s Gland Vaginal Cyst
Medically-verified advice to reduce vaginal pain and swellingFinding a small lump on your vulva, labia, or vagina can be alarming, but don’t worry—these lumps, called cysts, are actually very common. Thought to occur...
How to
Deal with Molar Pregnancy
Molar pregnancy is a condition that occurs when the placenta forms cysts instead of a normal placenta. This condition is also called hydatidiform mole. It occurs due to problems during fertilization and, unfortunately, y...
How to
Insert Vaginal Suppositories
If your doctor has prescribed vaginal suppositories, you may be wondering how they work. A suppository is a medicine delivery system that can be used to insert various drugs, herbs, hormones or lubricants into the vagina...
How to
Prevent Pregnancy Without a Condom
Easy ways to medically and naturally prevent an unwanted pregnancy There are a variety of ways to decrease the risk of unwanted pregnancies without using a condom. You can speak to your family doctor to discuss (and rece...
How to
Remove a Condom Stuck Inside
Sometimes, a condom can fall off during sex and get stuck inside the body. This happens rarely and is not a cause for panic. When it does happen, the condom usually can be removed relatively easily if you know how.
How to
Use Vagisil
Vagisil is a commercial, over-the-counter topical cream that relieves vaginal itching. Vagisil is available as a regular-strength or maximum-strength cream. It is easy to use, but there are a few precautions to keep in m...
How to
Tell if Someone is Pregnant
It can be the most awkward thing in the world to ask someone if they are pregnant, especially if it turns out they are not. Maybe you are just curious and want to know, or maybe you’re trying to decide if you should g...
How to Induce Labor with Nipple Stimulation
Tips and tricks to induce labor safely with nipple massageNipple stimulation is the act of rolling, rubbing, or suckling the nipples to help induce contractions and labor. It is a technique commonly used as part of the n...
How to
Recognize HPV in Women (Human Papillomavirus)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents more than 100 distinct viruses, many of which are sexually transmitted infections (STI) that pass through direct contact with mucous membranes in the genital area. It is the most com...
How to
Know if It's Postpartum Bleeding or a Period
Postpartum bleeding naturally occurs after giving birth, and it can last for as long as six to eight weeks. Afterwards, the normal menstrual cycle should resume, but only if the mother is not breastfeeding or taking horm...
How to
Treat Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginal prolapse can occur when the muscles and ligaments in your pelvis become weakened, resulting in tissue that protrudes from your vagina because it is unable to be properly held in place. Needless to say, having a v...
How to
Relieve Vaginal Burning
The vagina hosts a variety of bacteria to help it stay clean and healthy. Because the vagina is exposed to the outside environment and is influenced by the body’s internal environment, there are a number of conditions ...
How to Use a Nursing Pillow for Breastfeeding: Tips for Beginners
Use a Boppy or other nursing pillow to make breastfeeding easier Breastfeeding pillows, like the popular Boppy, are pillows specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers to help support the baby and keep them in the pr...
How to Avoid & Prevent Sagging Breasts
Lift your breasts and look younger with these tips While there's nothing wrong with aging or having saggy breasts, many young people worry about losing their youthful appearance. You can prevent aging from happening ear...
How to Take Clomid
Learn how to maximize Clomid's potential for boosting your fertilityClomid, also known as clomiphene citrate, is an FDA-approved drug that has been used to induce ovulation, or egg production, in women for more than 40 y...
How to
Know when Expressed Breast Milk is Spoiled
Some moms like or need to express breast milk so that their baby can be fed when they're not around. It is important for your baby’s health that this milk does not go rancid. There are a variety of ways to ensure that ...
How to
Have a Water Birth
During a water birth, a mother chooses to give birth in a birthing pool full of warm water. This can ease labor pain for a mother. However, there is also some evidence that delivering in water can increase a baby’s ris...
How to
Perform Fetal Kick Counts
A physician usually recommends that a woman learns how to perform fetal kick counts in her third trimester of pregnancy, or sooner if she is experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. A fetal kick count is performed to keep tra...
