How to banish painful menstrual cramps
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Menstrual cramps are caused by uterine contraction where the uterus tightens and relaxes allowing blood to leave the uterus.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Natural remedies preventing dry eyes during menopause
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Dry eyes have certain symptoms associated with them. These related symptoms include the following:
Read MoreKey facts on women and heart disease
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Warning signs of a heart attack or heart trouble women should not ignore:
Read MoreDoes removing the fallopian tubes reduce ovarian cancer?
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Ovarian cancer is a formidable foe for women. Usually by the time it is found, it is already at an advanced stage.
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Recognizing symptoms of hypothyroidism in women
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Hypothyroidism is one type of thyroid condition many women suffer from. When we think of critical organs, most likely the heart, lungs, and brain come to mind.
Read MoreAlcohol’s unique harmful effect on women
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Women have many physiological factors making them at a greater risk of excessive alcohol consumption for the following reasons:
Read More9 things your gynecologist needs to know
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Your annual visit to the gynecologist may not rate at the top of your to-do list but at least make it one of your most productive doctor’s appointments.
Read MoreFoods to include lowering a woman’s risk of cancer
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Granted, there is no magical food that can guarantee a cancer-free life. But food is one way all of us and particularly women, can use to beat back the odds of ever hearing, “You have cancer.”
Read MoreHelp for menstrual-related migraines
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When it comes to headaches – especially migraines - being female does not help. Even though both men and women can be affected by the throbbing pain that can sometimes be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, women are more likely to have the unique experience of experiencing headaches due to their menstrual cycle.
Read More6 nutrients women need most
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Before the age of 50, women need 18 milligrams of iron a day. After menopause, women’s iron needs drops to only 8 milligrams a day, the same as a man’s.
Read MoreHair loss – not just a guy thing
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A type of progressive hair loss in women is called female pattern hair loss (FPHL) also known as androgenetic alopecia. This is the most common cause of hair loss affecting up to 30 million women in the U.S. FPHL has a distinct pattern on hair loss which occurs mainly on the top and crown of the scalp.
Read MoreWhat women need to know about strokes
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Here is a fact women may not realize from the National Stroke Association – each year 55,000 more women have a stroke than men. This makes stroke the third leading cause of death in women.
Read MoreWomen with diabetes and vaginal yeast infections
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If you are a woman with diabetes and you keep having yeast infections, the blame most likely is your disease. Simply being a woman with diabetes means there is a very good chance you will develop a vaginal yeast infection at some point in your life.
Read MoreWhat women should know about vulvodynia
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Women need to know this is not just “all in their head.” It is a real, physical condition and is not a psychological problem. Fortunately, there is treatment and relief if a woman gets the proper diagnosis.
Read MoreHow smoking uniquely harms women
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No doubt, women know the dangers of smoking. The American Heart Association warns smoking cigarettes is the most preventable cause of premature death in the United States.
Read MoreTips for helping you find a top-notch oncologist
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No one wants to hear the words, “You have cancer.” The initial shock and disbelief are plenty for anyone to have to handle but an important first step is finding and selecting an oncologist.
Read MoreHealth concerns your gynecologist needs to know about
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These issues are rather embarrassing and are not likely things you would even consider discussing with your best friend, let alone your gynecologist.
Read More5 health screenings all women should have
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The best cure for disease is prevention. The following 5 health screenings are key to maintaining good health and for detecting problems in their earliest stages.
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