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,
By the time she reaches puberty, the number of eggs in each ovary has dwindled to a mere 200,000 to 400,000 with approximately only 300 to 500 of those eggs that will develop and be released during ovulation.
Read MoreThe reason why men should be as informed as they can about this change of life for women is that not only is menopause hard on her but is hard on the man who loves her.
Read MoreThis common condition is called atrophic vaginitis or vaginal atrophy and will affect between 10-40% of women who will experience it during their lifetime.
Read MoreAs women approach the “change” of life, their concerns may be focused on hot flashes and night sweats, but there can be another unwelcomed change - weight gain.
Read MoreWhen Title IX was passed in 1972 prohibiting sex discrimination in any educational program or activity including sports, it opened up a whole new world particularly for girls and women interested in athletics.
Read MoreKeep in mind, the vast majority of lumps found by women are not breast cancer – in fact, four out of five breast lumps end up being benign.
Read MoreIt’s one thing to have acne as a teenager. But if you’re a woman having acne in your thirties, forties or beyond is simply unacceptable.
Read MoreAny woman reading this has likely wondered how fit, healthy women get and stay that way.
Read MoreEndometriosis is an often painful disorder women experience with symptoms varying from woman to woman.
Read MoreWhat is it making menopause an almost overnight rite of passage of weight gain accumulating around the midsection?
Read MoreThere is also the concerning rise in opioid use among women and Alzheimer’s disease which is more common among females.
One of the most common gynecological conditions affecting up to 70% of women are uterine fibroids.
Read MoreSpecial chemicals called prostaglandins released by the lining of the uterus can increase the intensity of the contractions, especially if the levels are high.
Read MoreMastalgia 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 MoreThere are millions of women who once they arrive home from work, take on their other jobs of being caregiver, teacher, housecleaner, accountant, chef, designer, landscaper, and nurse – and that’s all in a 24-hour day.
Night sweats? Heavy periods? Forgetfulness? Anxiety? If you’ve been experiencing any of those symptoms, very likely you have entered into what is known as perimenopause.
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.
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