Facts women need to know about interstitial cystitis
/For women, the intense pelvic pain as well as the urge to urinate frequently will justify a trip to the doctor to get it treated as soon as possible.
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Uterine fibroids facts every woman should know
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One of the most common gynecological conditions affecting up to 70% of women are uterine fibroids.
Read More6 essential tips for vaginal health
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6 tips for vaginal health, this can prevent many disorders affecting the vagina keeping it as healthy as possible:
Read More9 tips for menstrual cramp relief
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Special chemicals called prostaglandins released by the lining of the uterus can increase the intensity of the contractions, especially if the levels are high.
Read More7 potential causes of breast pain
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Mastalgia is the formal name for breast pain. Causes of the majority of breast pain is often associated with changes in a woman’s body during her lifetime i.e., menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, or menopause.
Read More5 common myths about PCOS
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For any woman who has the most common endocrine disorder in females – polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS – is well aware of the mystery surrounding this condition and how best to treat it.
Read MoreDiabetes raises risk of heart disease in women
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Many women focus on their risk of developing breast cancer but for women with diabetes, they need to put that focus more so on their heart.
Read MoreMajor study finds early-stage breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy
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One of the biggest causes of side effects in many cancer patients is chemotherapy. For women with breast cancer, there are many ramifications for their health depending on the type of chemotherapy used.
Read MoreKeeping healthy skin after menopause
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During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on the health and appearance of your skin. As estrogen levels plummet, your skin will be more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
Read MoreUnderstanding precancerous changes of the cervix
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Cervical changes are common in women and can develop at any age but generally occur in women in their 20s and 30s.
Read MoreWomen and iron deficiency – 12 signs you may have it
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If a woman is found to have iron deficiency, she most likely will be recommended to take oral iron supplements and to increase her intake of food sources of iron.
Read MoreStudy finds diabetes risk cut in half in breastfeeding women
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It reduces their risk of breast cancer – Studies suggest that women who breastfeed reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 25 percent.
10 revealing symptoms of endometriosis
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Endometriosis is an often painful disorder women experience with symptoms varying from woman to woman.
Read MoreQuiz: Test your knowledge about breast cancer
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Here is a quiz all women – and men - should take to test their knowledge about breast cancer – the most common cancer diagnosed in women.
Read MoreLupus – A silent killer among young women
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Lupus favors women 10 times more than men with it usually developing between the ages of 18 to 45.
Read MoreHow to get a good night’s sleep when going through menopause
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Women reading this may think, “I’ll never have a good night’s sleep.” Even though it sounds depressing and unmanageable, getting a full night’s sleep is still possible.
Read MoreVitamin D’s effect on women’s health
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Vitamin D, aka the “sunshine vitamin” since it can be made from exposure to ultraviolet light, is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as a hormone.
Read MoreImportant facts women should know about ovarian cysts
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These two glands approximately the size and shape of an almond, quietly do their job of producing eggs for fertilization and producing the reproductive hormones of estrogen and progesterone.
Read More5 tips increasing your chances of getting pregnant
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Even couples, who are not yet actively trying to conceive, can follow these 5 steps improving their chances of holding their bundle of joy as soon as possible once that time comes.
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