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,
Does this also mean she is done having regular Pap smears by her gynecologist? The answer to this can vary depending on who you ask but generally, pap smears are still recommended even for postmenopausal women.
Read MoreA condition called primary ovarian insufficiency or POI (previously called premature ovarian failure or POF), affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adult women between 15-29 years of age. Around the world, POI affects 1 to 2 percent of women.
Read MoreOne day they feel perfectly fine but the next day out of nowhere, their mood can switch on a dime from feeling great to feeling miserable.
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 MoreThink that “the change” means the end to good sex?
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 MoreWhat is it making menopause an almost overnight rite of passage of weight gain accumulating around the midsection?
Read MoreA phase of life many women approach with some apprehension is menopause, the ceasing of menstruation typically occurring between 45 and 50 years of age.
Read MoreEven 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.
Read MoreTo help reduce or at the very least, bring cooling calm to a headstrong hot flash, here are some tips that help a woman manage the unbearable warmth when a hot flash strikes:
Read MoreNow with these changes of life that are taking place in the couple at the same time they are both experiencing their own issues which are both physical and mental in nature.
Read MorePOI, sometimes called “early menopause” is when the ovaries are not functioning normally in women under the age of 40.
Read MoreEarly menopause is defined here as the cessation of ovarian function before age 45. It affects about 10 percent of women and is associated with higher risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and early cognitive decline.
Read MoreUnlike men, hair loss in women typically does not result in going completely bald. But for women whose hair has thinned to the point of seeing their scalp, it can be devastating taking an emotional toll that can affect their physical and psychological health.
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Vaginal atrophy is a condition between 10-40% of women will experience during their lifetime. This common condition also known as atrophic vaginitis is when the walls of the vagina become thin and dry usually occurring after a woman has gone through menopause.
Read MoreHot flashes may be more than just a woman feeling the heat – they may also be increasing a woman’s risk of heart disease. Hot flashes, typically associated with menopause is when a woman may have a quick feeling of intense heat along with sometimes a red, flushed face and sweating. Up to 70% of women experience hot flashes with a third describing them as frequent or severe. Now a new study has discovered a link between women who get frequent hot flashes during menopause who may be susceptible to vascular dysfunction which can lead to heart disease.
Read MoreYour grandmother called it her “change of life.” Gynecologists know it as perimenopause, the natural transition leading up to menopause. Although it is inevitable, it may hit you earlier, depending upon your lifestyle.
Read MoreLadies, if we could tell you how long you will live, would you want to know? It may no longer be just an academic question or “what if” scenario. A study done by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has identified a possible “life line” predictor for women that promises to be more than just a little bit more accurate than a Gypsy's palm reading.
Read MoreMenopause signals the the end of a woman's fertility, and is a natural phase in the cycle of her life. But for many, it is still a period fraught with anxiety.
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