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How common are they? Are they dangerous? I'm nearly 45 and my monthly bleeding has increased too much. I have been to see a doctor and the specialist he has referred me to only sees people during weekdays and not weekends.

After having difficulty finding employment for more than a month, and finally finding a job, I am scared of losing my new job due to health problems. The cyst and fibroids are difficult to manage and I'm afraid of needing surgery to correct them. Doctor prescribed hormones to stabilise my bleeding but it's still continuing. Is this an emergency and have others gone through this health problem? I'm starting to worry.

Recently I read a book about dating and it appears that the courtship stage has all but disappeared when people hook up. Is there this general fear for men to approach women to get to know them or has it come down to convenience with the easy availability of casual sex?

It's not just me, but I've noticed that guys don't try to get to know girls the way they used to and women are becoming bolder in their approach to guys they fancy. It was once considered cheap for girls to throw themselves at men, but now it appears that some men find it appealing and see the woman as bold and sexy.

I like it the way it was before when men showed interest in women and made the effort, and I'm hoping they realise that relationships are more special when there is some mystery, instead of the way it has become now - everything seems to be on offer and there is no element of surprise or pursuit.

Sometimes I feel peeved when I see how easily the better looking girls fare when it comes to finding guys, especially if they're academically strong, too. It's like nature is far too much on their side.

But because it shouldn't be all about looks, I want to know if they are as fortunate generally in matching with the guys they want, and if they're happy with the guys that approach them so easily? Or are they as caught up with the same issues as the rest of us? This question has been on my mind for some time and I'd like to know other people's views on it.

People I've spoke to have told me I'm wrong about this, but judging by the limited time attractive girls are on their own, I'm not so wrong, either.

In Australia right now, there's a general feeling of anger, shock and disappointment in Rugby League player Sonny Bill Williams leaving the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and joining a Rugby Union team in France.

Just when he told so many young players about the importance of sticking with their team and working with them to overcome obstacles. When my 11-year old son heard about it, he just said, 'Oh the bastard!'. Rightfully so, he was one of his biggest fans for years and even got his jersey signed by this player.

It shouldn't be all about money. Maybe in his mind, money was an essential factor, but loyalty to his team mates and fans should have been considered also in his decision.

He didn't have much of my respect already, I thought he was over-rated, but he's lost the little regard I had. If he's brought back to Australia to face the legal implications of his actions, he won't have many people to greet him at the airport, only security guards to escort him to court.

I'm trying to understand why my ex always wanted me partly clothed when he felt romantic. He still felt the desire but I can't understand why he wouldn't want to be as close as possible and discard the clothes. Was he weird or is this common for males? I became self-conscious after that, he could never open up and tell me why he felt that way.

This hit and run driver almost killed three members of my family at an intersection two days ago (Sydney, Australia). Has anyone else been able to get justice for hit and run situations? I am shaken to the core and I was already in bad shape being with my daughter in hospital while she was recovering with a viral infection.

My mother is an absolute hero, she pushed my son (aged 11) back to keep him away from danger and she's in her early 70's. Mind you, he thought his grandma and uncle got killed until he was assured they're okay. He keeps having flashbacks of the scene.

Thankfully they're all alive, but how the heck do you get over that and do police actually catch these hit and run bastards? When crossing at the lights or pedestrian crossings, please make sure that you or your loved ones know it is safe to cross. No one should have to say this, but you know what? Not everyone stops - some people keep driving. Even if you look, sometimes you don't see danger coming your way.

On a bus going to work, I overheard two guys talking about their exploits with girls. It might have been crap, just showing off, but if they did those things, I'm worried for the self-respect of these girls. I have heard many guys making fun of girls who are easy. Knowing this, would you still give it away girls?

Looks shouldn't matter so much, but this question has always been an enigma for me. So often I've known of men who want their woman beautiful and slender, they want her with this characteristic or that.

Yet so many of them are really creepy and disgusting themselves, and they must have a faulty mirror that prevents them seeing themselves as they really are. If they even look into the mirror, that is. They should be asking whether the goddess they want for themselves would even give them a second look?