Why Isn't My Period Regular?
Wednesday July 30, 2003
First Periods - Things That Can Affect Your Period
The first year or so after you start your period, you might experience irregular periods. There are many factors that can play ... Read More
Peanuts Lower Heart Disease Risk
Wednesday July 30, 2003
Eat More Peanuts Reduce Your Risk Of Heart DiseasesThe FDA has issued a qualified health claim that people who eat 1 to 2 ounces of peanuts or other nuts at ... Read More
I'm Not Pregnant So Why Hasn't My Period Started?
Tuesday July 29, 2003
Why Is My Period Late?
One of the questions I'm asked most often is "Why is my period late?". Although, pregnancy is the most common cause of absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), ... Read More
A Visit to the Museum of Menstruation - MUM
Tuesday July 29, 2003
The Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health (MUM for short) is a real favorite of mine. It's full of the history of what women have used throughout time for sanitary ... Read More
Which Birth Control Pill Is Best?
Tuesday July 29, 2003
Women's Health Forums:
Hello all. I've been on the Depo for three years now. Due to a variety of reasons, I decided to get off of it. I started the ... Read More
Sudden Hair Loss and Loss Of Breast Size - Hormone Related?
Monday July 28, 2003
Women's Health Forum:
I am 36 and have noticed over the last 2-3 weeks a sudden and dramatic loss of hair. It's not in any specific place, just diffused over the ... Read More
Improve Your Fitness With The President's Challenge
Friday July 25, 2003
Remember when you were in school and everyone took the national youth fitness test? The test has grown up to include everyone from kids to seniors. The President's Challenge is ... Read More
Sue The Doctor?
Friday July 25, 2003
Voices of Hysterectomy Forum:
I am 31 and had a hysterectomy on June 25. I can honestly say this is the best I have felt in about 5 years. I was ... Read More
Is Stress Making Me Sick?
Thursday July 24, 2003
Stress and Your Health - How Stress Affects Your Health
Look around. One of ten people you see at work, at the store, and wherever you go in your daily life ... Read More
Gender Selection - Baby Boy Wanted
Thursday July 24, 2003
Women's Health Forum:
We've got 3 kids. All of them are girls. Though my husband wants a boy very much. And now as we decided to have a baby, it ... Read More
Menopause Questions Answered for Women Over 35
Wednesday July 23, 2003
Menopause 101Are you approaching menopause? Probably so, if you are over 35. Menopause affects each woman in a different way. Some women experience extreme hot flashes, while others are hardly ... Read More
Laparoscopy - A Common Surgical Procedure
Wednesday July 23, 2003
Laparoscopy questions and answers about laparoscopyYour doctor has said you are going to have a laparoscopy. You probably have lots of questions about this common surgical procedure such as: What ... Read More
Vaginal Itching Without Discharge or Odor
Wednesday July 23, 2003
Women's Health Forum: I've been experiencing a vaginal itch for a while now and I was hoping someone can shed some light on what my problem is. I surfed around ... Read More
Be Prepared For Your Next Pap Smear
Tuesday July 22, 2003
How to Prepare For Your Pap Smear
Did you know the Pap smear is the only screening tool for cancer that has lead to a significant reduction in the number of ... Read More
What Are The Symptoms Of Dehydration?
Tuesday July 22, 2003
Symptoms of Dehydration
If you live in a hot climate, like I do in Texas, then you really need to know what symptoms to look for to keep yourself and your ... Read More
Cut Your Risk Of Breast Cancer In Half
Tuesday July 22, 2003
Findings reported at the annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research in Washington, D.C., indicate that using ibuprofen regularly for more than 10 years may cut your risk ... Read More
Herpes Simplex Virus - HSV
Monday July 21, 2003
Herpes Simplex Virus - HSV
Forty-five million people in the United States are infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). According to estimates 500,000 new cases of herpes occur annually. A ... Read More
Mother Always Told You To Finish Your Plate
Monday July 21, 2003
More than half of Americans are overweight or obese, and it's no wonder. In our fast-paced world, often eating on the run, fast food and other restaurant portions are growing. ... Read More
The Ups and Downs of Perimenopause
Monday July 21, 2003
Menopause Forum: Was wondering what others are doing for mood swings during these unpredictable times. I've always been a bit short fused, but lately I have zero patience. I have ... Read More
I'm Having A Hysterectomy - Should I Keep My Cervix?
Monday July 21, 2003
Voices of Hysterectomy Forum: I am 30 yrs. old and I'm due to have my hysterectomy in a month. I can't say I'm concerned about having the hysterectomy done, but ... Read More
Endometriosis Traditional and Alternative Treatment Options
Sunday July 20, 2003
Treatments for EndometriosisDo you suffer from the pain of endometriosis? For most women, just getting a diagnosis is a long, hard road. Once endometriosis is diagnosed; do you know your ... Read More
Pregnancy After Tubal Ligation?
Sunday July 20, 2003
Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy After Tubal Sterilazation
Among 10,685 women studied, the risk of ectopic pregnancy within 10 years after sterilization was about 7 per 1,000 procedures. The likelihood of an ... Read More
Compulsive Shopping Disorder - Depression Drug Shows Hope for Treatment
Sunday July 20, 2003
Researchers from Stanford University recently conducted a study of 24 patients (23 women and 1 man) diagnosed with Compulsive Shopping Disorder. A daily dose of a drug, usually used to ... Read More
After Hysterectomy - Do You Still Feel Like A Woman?
Sunday July 20, 2003
Voices of Hysterectomy Forum: My hysterectomy is next week and I am worried. I am 33 with a five and three year old. Terrified something will go wrong during ... Read More
When Do I Need A Pap Smear?
Thursday July 17, 2003
New Pap Smear Guidelines
I have had a Pap smear every year, like clockwork. Until recently that is, when the American Cancer Society issued new cervical cancer screening guidelines ... Read More
Say Goodbye to Monthly Periods
Thursday July 17, 2003
No More Periods?
Yes, it's true. You can now say "goodbye" to your monthly periods. Just how long your break from menstruation lasts is pretty much up to you and your ... Read More
22 Years Old - Facing Hysterectomy - Terrified
Thursday July 17, 2003
Voices of Hysterectomy Forum: Hi. I am scheduled to have a hysterectomy one week from today. I am only 22 years old and have 4 kids. All by c-section. I ... Read More
Hysterectomy - Gallbladder - Appendix - One Surgery
Wednesday July 16, 2003
Voices of Hysterectomy Forum: I am 38; I am scheduled for complete hysterectomy, gallbladder and appendix removal at the same time in one week. Is there someone else that has ... Read More
First Periods - How Your Period Makes You Feel
Wednesday July 16, 2003
How Your Period Makes You Feel
Getting your first period is something most girls look forward to; it means you are growing up, leaving childhood behind. But how does your period ... Read More
No Period for Months - Not Pregnant
Wednesday July 16, 2003
Women's Health Forums: I haven't had my period for months, I'm not pregnant. I do have hypothyroidism but my thyroid levels are well within normal range. My doctor wants ... Read More
Menopause Herb May Make Cancer Spread
Wednesday July 16, 2003
Researchers from the U.S. and Canada recently told a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research that black cohosh, an herb often used to relieve the symptoms of menopause, ... Read More
PID - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Tuesday July 15, 2003
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease is usually contracted through sexual contact. Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia cause an estimated 90 percent of all cases of PID. However, it's sometimes ... Read More
Why Have I Missed My Period? Am I Pregnant?
Tuesday July 15, 2003
Women's Health Forum:
Help! I have missed my period. And I never have before in my life. It's so strange. I have pain sometimes at night like I'm going to ... Read More
Homemade Heating Pad - Free Instructions
Tuesday July 15, 2003
How to Make A Homemade Heating Pad
Have you ever had menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, or a backache and wished you had a heating pad? Use these simple, free instructions, to ... Read More
Too Much Tylenol Has Deadly Consequence For Teen
Tuesday July 15, 2003
Do you know how much Tylenol is too much? The family of a 17-year old Oklahoma girl who died in late June found out the hard way. Their daughter's death ... Read More
Add Health Checks to Your Pre-Wedding Plans
Monday July 14, 2003
Before You Get Married - Getting Your Marriage Off to a Healthy Start
Getting married is a special, exciting, and busy time that most women dream of from the time they ... Read More
Free Baby Due Date Calculator
Monday July 14, 2003
Due Date Calculator - Baby Due Date - PregnancyIf you are pregnant, probably one of the first things you want to know is when your baby will be born. Use ... Read More
Breast Cancer Protects Against Heart Attacks?
Monday July 14, 2003
Scientists may have found a slim silver lining in the dark cloud of breast cancer because new research suggests women who have survived the disease show a significantly reduced risk ... Read More
Poll: Have You Ever Been Diagnosed With Ovarian Cysts?
Sunday July 13, 2003
Poll: Have you ever been diagnosed with ovarian cysts?Ovarian cysts are one of the most common gynecological disorders, often occuring and dissolving without our knowledge or any consequence. For many ... Read More
Birth Control Myths Vs. Facts
Friday July 11, 2003
10 Things You Ought to Know About Birth Control
During the last hundred years women were led to believe much about reproductive health that was simply untrue. Young girls were taught ... Read More
Birth Control Pills Recalled
Friday July 11, 2003
Nortrell7/7/7 28-day Pill RecalledThree batches of Barr Laboratories's 28-Nortrel 7/7/7 are being recalled by the Company because of a mix-up in the packaging. Nortrel comes in packages with 7 blue ... Read More
Sister Has Cancer, Support Needed
Friday July 11, 2003
Women's Health Forum: Does anyone know anything about Leiomyosarcoma? My sister had a mole removed and was told that it was cancer. She seen a doctor this week and is ... Read More
Ovarian Cysts, Fibroids, and Polyps
Friday July 11, 2003
Women's Health Forum: After having a very bad pain a few days ago, on my left side, I had a vaginal ultrasound. They found various problems, like intramuraual fibroids, suserours ... Read More
Ovulation Occurs More Than Once Monthly
Thursday July 10, 2003
I always knew my last child was conceived at a time that was definately not midcyle or anywhere close to it. Now a study from Canadian scientists may help explain ... Read More
Find a Doctor - Quick Free Physician Locator
Thursday July 10, 2003
Are you trying to find a doctor? I was looking for a new doctor for my family a few weeks ago and was able to find a great doctor quickly ... Read More
Does An Abnormal Pap Smear Mean I Have Cervical Cancer?
Thursday July 10, 2003
Understanding Your Pap Smear Results
You've been to the doctor for your annual Pap smear and about a week later the nurse calls and says that your results are abnormal. You ... Read More
First Period and Tampons
Thursday July 10, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH FORUM: I am 14 and have just recently started my very first period! The third day of my period I used a tampon as I was going out. ... Read More
HPV - The Human Papillomavirus
Thursday July 10, 2003
The HPV Cervical Cancer Connection
Twenty-four million Americans may have the human papillomavirus (HPV), yet more than 76 percent women in the United States have never heard of this sexually transmitted ... Read More
Am I Having Gall Bladder Attacks?
Wednesday July 9, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH FORUM: I have a few questions about the gall baldder and possible attacks. When I was preg. with my second child I was informed that the severe pain ... Read More
Are Vaginal Douches Safe?
Tuesday July 8, 2003
Vaginal Douching - To Douche or Not to Douche - The Douche Debate ContinuesMy best friend lived her entire life without ever using a vaginal douche. I used to think ... Read More
Fifteen and Pregnant
Tuesday July 8, 2003
Premenstrual Syndrome PMS Forum: I'm 15 and I've been with my boyfriend for almost nine months. We've been sexually active together for about four months. My parents have no clue ... Read More
Estrogen Information Center
Monday July 7, 2003
Estrogen Information - Updates On Estrogens - Progestins - HRT - Menopause
Are you confused by the ever-changing information about estrogen replacement therapy? It's been very confusing for me. I have ... Read More
The Silent STD
Monday July 7, 2003
Chlamydia The Silent Epidemic - Symptoms - Treatments - PreventionChlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease today. It often lingers in women for months, even years, undiagnosed. Learn about ... Read More
Female Reproductive System Health - Diseases of the Uterus
Monday July 7, 2003
If you have a problem that affects your uterus or another part of your reproductive system, this information is for you. It explains most of the problems that can affect ... Read More
Abnormal Bleeding After Tubal Ligation
Sunday July 6, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH FORUM: I am interested in talking with others who have or are experiencing post-tubal complications. Namely very heavy and irregular periods. Mine started directly after my tubal, which ... Read More
Healing Vaginal Itch
Saturday July 5, 2003
Vaginal Itching During PregnancyVaginal itching anytime is uncomfortable, especially so during pregnancy. Find out what you can do about vaginal itching during pregnancy and learn how you can prevent vaginal ... Read More
Strange Feeling - Is It Menopause or Thyroid?
Friday July 4, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH FORUM: Can anyone out there give me some advice as to this really strange feeling I've been having for the last couple of months. I'm 52, haven't had ... Read More
Fibroid Tumor Choices
Friday July 4, 2003
Treatments for Fibroid TumorsHere's a quick list of traditional and alternative treatments for fibroid tumors with links to articles that explore your choices. Before you decide how to treat your ... Read More
Headaches, Hormones, and Triggers
Thursday July 3, 2003
Why Women Have More Migraines: The Role of HormonesDo you suffer from severe headaches? Do they seem to occur at the same time every month? Or after you use a ... Read More
Free Menopause Guidebook
Wednesday July 2, 2003
The North American Menopause Society provides an online version of it's Menopause Guidebook in PDF format. Excellent information that should be read by all women experiencing perimenopause or menopause. Covers ... Read More
One Breast Bigger Than Other
Wednesday July 2, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH FORUM: My question concerns breast size. Specifically, I've read that it's normal to have one breast bigger than the other one, but how common is that? I ... Read More