Help for menstrual-related migraines

Help for menstrual-related migraines

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.

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Hair loss – not just a guy thing

Hair loss – not just a guy thing

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. 

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What women should know about vulvodynia

What women should know about vulvodynia

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. 

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Why women lose their libido

Why women lose their libido

When lack of libido begins creating problems between her and her partner, resurrecting, reviving, and rediscovering her desire for sex is necessary to help her enjoy a pleasurable sex life once again.

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Ladies, pay attention to your pectoral muscles

Ladies, pay attention to your pectoral muscles

This large fan-shaped muscle stretches from the armpit up to the collarbone and down across the lower chest region on both sides of the chest.  The two sides connect at the sternum, or breastbone. 

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Fighting menopausal weight gain

Fighting menopausal weight gain

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. 

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More women choosing home births

More women choosing home births

An interesting phenomenon has been occurring over the past decade – births outside of hospitals have risen by 72% since 2007.  Giving birth outside of a hospital setting has become more popular and common in the U.S., especially for white women, with almost 60,000 out-of-hospitals births in 2014. 

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4 things every woman should do to help prevent breast cancer

4 things every woman should do to help prevent breast cancer

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.

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