Women's Health. Find daily tips on women's health from Dr. David Samadi. Discover latest news and health benefits for common issues related to women's health such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, female cancer screenings and prevention,
A woman’s life expectancy in the United States is 79 years so women can expect to live a large part of their lives with an increased risk of heart disease. Currently, 1 out of 4 women older than 65 has some form of identified heart disease.
Read MoreMenstrual cramps are caused by uterine contraction where the uterus tightens and relaxes allowing blood to leave the uterus.
Read MoreA woman is considered to be infertile if she has not been able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is 35 or older).
Read MoreWomen are doers – always doing things for others often forgoing or neglecting their own health in the process. That needs to stop.
Read MorePrevious research shows the association of estrogen deficiency in disc degeneration, but this is the first to compare age-matched men to menopausal women.
Read MoreBoth men and women with type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality accounting for greater than 75 percent of hospitalizations and greater than 50 percent of all deaths among those with the disease.
Read MoreAll women should be concerned about their vaginal health. A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and contains rich quantities of beneficial bacteria that help fend off infections and maintain a normal pH level. A healthy vagina will also secrete small amounts of discharge to keep itself clean, much as saliva is produced to help cleanse your mouth. Any interference with these normal conditions, and you may face vaginal irritation or infection. Here’s how to keep your vagina healthy.
Read MoreAlmost 50% of women experience naturally occurring painful periods, but there is also a disorder called dysmenorrhea which is used to describe severely painful menstruation and menstrual cramps. Women with dysmenorrhea will experience severe pain and cramping in the abdomen and pelvic area, as well as the lower back and legs. Pain can be both intense and dull and come and go. Women also struggle with headaches, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea and sometimes vomiting.
Read MoreThe United States Preventive Task Force is speaking out on the criticism they've received this last week after releasing the latest guidelines around mammograms for breast cancer screening for women in their 40s. Here's the latest.
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