How frequent should Pap smears be after menopause?
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Pap test screening is designed to look for changes in the cells of the cervix indicating if there are any changes to the cervix or if it may show cervical cancer.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
9 ways STDs affect women differently than men
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Women are especially vulnerable to contracting a STD and disproportionately bear the long-term consequences of them. Each year, up to 24,000 women with an untreated STD will be diagnosed with infertility and untreated syphilis in pregnant women results in infant death in up to 40 percent of cases.
Read MorePractical help for hot flashes
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To help reduce or at the very least, bring cooling calm to a headstrong hot flash, here are some tips that help a woman manage the unbearable warmth when a hot flash strikes:
Read MoreSurge of new moms in America dying after childbirth raises concerns
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In fact, a woman delivering a baby in the U.S. is more likely to die than a woman delivering a baby in Iran (20.8), Lebanon (15.3), Puerto Rico (15.1), China (17.1), and many more.
Read More5 reasons some women dread sex
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FSD can fall into five types of problems and are the main reasons why some women want nothing to do with sex:
Read MoreFighting menopausal weight gain
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For some women it may seem that no matter what they do, the pounds just keep packing on. Some women have even referred to this as “meno-pot” or a potbelly women can develop during midlife.
Read MoreSigns perimenopause has arrived
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Here are some of the primary symptoms women may experience:
Read More4 things every woman should do to help prevent breast cancer
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There are four lifestyle risk factors consistently shown to decrease the risk of breast cancer. By taking steps today to modify your daily lifestyle habits, you can make a difference in protecting your breast health.
Read MoreBreast cancer survivors can safely enjoy soy
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There was often confusion on what to advise breast cancer survivors when it came to the consumption of soy.
Read MoreTop reasons for female infertility
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A 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 and the frustration of interstitial cystitis
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Why are women more likely to develop interstitial cystitis
Read MoreDoes the vagina go back to normal after delivery?
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No wonder any woman who has delivered a baby will question, “Will my vagina ever be the same again?”
Read More5 facts every woman should know about cervical cancer
/Cervical cancer has a way of subtly sneaking up on a woman. Often, the first sign she even has it is getting the call from her gynecologist’s office stating she has an abnormal Pap test – the only cancer the Pap test screens for is cervical cancer.
Read MoreTop tips to minimize morning sickness
/Up to 85% of expectant mothers may experience morning sickness. The term “morning sickness” is a misnomer.
Read MoreImportant questions all women should ask their gynecologist
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Finding a gynecologist you feel comfortable around can make all the difference in being open and honest with them.
Read MoreEffective strategies for dealing with PCOS
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Women with PCOS can also have insulin resistance increasing the risk for diabetes in addition to developing high blood cholesterol.
Read MoreOrdering Up a Set of 3D Printed Ovaries
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The man-made ovaries were actually a bit of serendipitous by-blow of the researchers' principal experiments designed to boost hormone production and restore fertility in mice.
Read MoreUterine Fibroids and Your Risk of Miscarriage
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A decade-long study conducted at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center shatters long-held beliefs about uterine fibroids being a cause of miscarriages.
Read MoreEating to Avoid Early Menopause
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Early menopause is defined here as the cessation of ovarian function before age 45. It affects about 10 percent of women and is associated with higher risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and early cognitive decline.
Read MorePreterm Births Under the Microscope
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It's not a statistic that is talked about often, but more than 10 percent of the babies in the U.S. are born prematurely. What can be done?
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