6 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.
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Hair 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 MoreWhy women lose weight slower than men
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Is it lack of motivation, not trying hard enough, or being unable to avoid temptation for certain foods that women struggle with? No, no, and no.
Read MorePubic hair removal may dramatically increase risk of STD’s
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Over 14,000 individuals from the United States, aged 18 to 65 were surveyed about their grooming practices, sexual behavior and history of sexually transmitted diseases.
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 MoreWhy women lose their libido
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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.
Read MoreWhat to consider when choosing birth control
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Look up “birth control” and the options are more varied and abundant than ever before. Over the years, birth control options have become easier to use and are more effective at preventing pregnancy helping couples plan when they want to have a family or not.
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 MoreRecognizing vaginal atrophy
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There are certain symptoms indicating if a woman has vaginal atrophy. Some women will have only mild to moderate symptoms while others will have more noticeable, severe symptoms.
Read MoreHysterectomy – reasons why it may be necessary
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It is the most common non-pregnancy-related major surgery performed on women in the United States with one in three women having a hysterectomy by age 60.
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.
Read MoreIs permanent birth control for you?
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Many women choose to have a tubal ligation within a day or so after giving birth, in conjunction with a cesarean procedure, or any time that does not conflict with her menstrual cycle.
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