Women and Migraines
Monday December 29, 2003
Why Women Have More Migraines: The Role of Hormones Learn why women outnumber men 3 to 1 suffering from migraine headaches. Find out about the role menstruation, and hormones play ... Read More
Researchers Prove Natural HRT is Best
Sunday December 28, 2003
Why Natural Estrogen and Progesterone Replacement is Good for Menopausal Women
Synthetic progestins may be the major cause of harmful side effects reported with hormone replacement therapy.
What is This Bump on My Vagina?
Tuesday December 23, 2003
Sebaceous Cysts - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatments
Have you ever found a small lump or a bump on your body, perhaps near your vagina or on your genitals? One ... Read More
Lower Abdominal Pain and Distress
Monday December 22, 2003
Diverticulitis Diverticulosis
Most people have in their colons small pouches called diverticula that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. ... Read More
I Want a Baby!
Sunday December 21, 2003
Infertility Questions and Answers At least one of six couples are affected by infertility. An infertility expert answers your questions about fertility problems, testing, and getting pregnant.
What to Do If You are Raped or Sexually Assaulted
Sunday December 21, 2003
Rape: Healing and Survival Did you know that over three-quarters of a million women and men are raped or sexually assaulted every year in the U.S.? Would you know what ... Read More
Am I Having a Heart Attack?
Saturday December 20, 2003
Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women I thought I was having a heart attack last week; my blood pressure was 244/109 and my heart rate was 140. The pain was ... Read More
Uterine Fibroid Tumor Risk Factors
Friday December 19, 2003
Who is at Risk for Fibroids?
No risk factors have been found for uterine fibroids other than being a female of reproductive age. However, some factors have been described that ... Read More
Am I at Risk for Cervical Cancer?
Friday December 19, 2003
Why Are Some Women More Likely To Get Cervical Cancer Than Other Women?
Any woman can get cervical cancer. However, doctors know that your risk of getting cervical cancer increase ... Read More
Is Estrogen Right for You?
Friday December 19, 2003
Questions and Answers for Estrogen and Estrogen with Progestin Therapies for Postmenopausal Women Answers to your questions about postmenopausal hormone therapy with estrogens and estrogen with progestin.
Get the Morning After Pill at Your Local Drug Store?
Wednesday December 17, 2003
FDA to Consider Plan B - The Morning After Pill Going Over-The-Counter Today the FDA will consider allowing Plan B levonorgestrel, the "morning after pill" to be sold over-the-counter. ... Read More
Keeping Your Skin Clean, Clear, and Acne Free
Tuesday December 16, 2003
How Should People With Acne Care for Their Skin?
Acne is a problem experienced by women and men of all ages,
although it is generally thought of as a condition of the ... Read More
What You Need to Know About Condoms
Tuesday December 16, 2003
Condoms Facts - Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and AIDS
An easy to use guide to condoms. Learn why condoms are important, and how to buy and use them for effective prevention of ... Read More
Are You Feeling Stressed Out?
Monday December 15, 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 ... Read More
The Story of Deanna - Colon Cancer Diagnosis Too Late
Monday December 15, 2003
Colorectal Cancer: What You Must Know to Save Your Life! Colon cancer took the life of my best friend due to a very late diagnosis.
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and ... Read More
7 of 1000 Women Risk Tubal Pregnancy Following Tubal Ligation
Monday December 15, 2003
Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy After Tubal Sterilization Do you think you know everything there is to know about the risk of becoming pregnant following tubal ligation? Here are some facts ... Read More
Pregnancy - Potential Problems
Wednesday December 10, 2003
Pregnancy Complications - Symptoms - Problems - Diagnosis - Treatment
If you have any of the symptoms in this article, contact your health care provider right away to lower your ... Read More
How to Heal Low Sexual Desire
Tuesday December 9, 2003
Rx for Healing Low Desire - Six Homework Assignments
If you have experienced problems in becoming sexually excited, you can actually do a lot to help yourself to sexual arousal ... Read More
What Are Genital Warts?
Monday December 8, 2003
Genital Warts Do you have genital warts? Here's a quick look at the signs and symptoms of genital warts in women and men, as well as causes, diagnosis, treatments, and ... Read More
What Does Having A Vaginal Discharge Mean?
Monday December 8, 2003
Is vaginal discharge normal? Find out what you need to know to distinguish a normal vaginal discharge from an abnormal vaginal discharge.
Is Your Environment Killing You?
Sunday December 7, 2003
Environmental Toxins and Reproductive Health
Fifty years after the introduction of toxic chemicals into our environment -- chemicals originally intended to enhance our lifestyles -- we must wonder if our ... Read More
What to Expect When Your Pap Smear is Abnormal
Sunday December 7, 2003
Abnormal Pap Smears Abnormal Pap smears do not always indicate cervical cancer. Learn about diagnostic and treatment procedures often utilized when you have an abnormal Pap smear result.
Contraceptive FAQs
Sunday December 7, 2003
Birth Control Methods FAQs Do you have questions about the many types of contraceptives? Find the answers to all of your birth control questions here!
Menopause Freedom at Last!
Thursday December 4, 2003
Menopause A New Beginning - The Signs and Symptoms - How to Have a Good Menopausal Experience
Menopause doesn't need to signal an end to your life--in some cultures it's ... Read More
I Can't Have a STD, I'm Pregnant!
Wednesday December 3, 2003
STDs and Pregnancy - What You Need to Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases During Pregnancy
Approximately two million pregnant women are affected by sexually transmitted diseases or STDs during each ... Read More
What is Laparoscopy?
Wednesday December 3, 2003
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is procedure that your doctor may order for several reasons.
It is typically used to perform tubal ligation in women, as well as in many other procedures both diagnostic ... Read More
What Are Varicose Veins and Spider Veins?
Wednesday December 3, 2003
Varicose Veins - Spider Veins
Varicose veins are very swollen and raised above the surface of the skin.
They are dark purple or blue in color, and can look like cords ... Read More
Tips for Getting Started on a Fitness Plan
Tuesday December 2, 2003
Why Should You Exercise?
Studies show that regular exercise significantly increases life expectancy and improves overall health.
Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis, as ... Read More
Do You Have High Blood Pressure?
Tuesday December 2, 2003
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Every woman should know the signs and symptoms of high blood pressure. Here's a simple look at the symptoms of hypertension.
Tampons, Pads, Reusable Menstrual Cups, and Other Choices for Menstrual Hygiene
Tuesday December 2, 2003
Period Protection Choosing Your Best Menstrual Hygiene Product
Today women have more sanitary protection choices than ever from tampons to thong pads and reusable cups that fit over the cervix. ... Read More
PID Consequences - Pain, Adhesions, Infertility
Monday December 1, 2003
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease affects millions of women each year in the United States and is an infection of one or more pelvic organs, including the uterus, ... Read More
What a Pain!
Monday December 1, 2003
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS - Symptoms - Treatments
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a term used to describe discomfort in the bowel (the colon, or large intestine). Symptoms of ... Read More