Women's Health Blog with Tracee Cornforth February 2004 Archive

Menopause - Questioning Hormone Replacement Therapy Most recently, virtually everything that was supposed to be good about estrogen has been refuted. Mind you, there were always two schools of thought ... Read More

Hemorrhoids FAQs Hemorrhoids are swollen but normally present blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure, similar to varicose veins in the legs. I ... Read More

Vaginal Yeast Infections Although they're easily treatable with OTC medication, you need to be sure it is a yeast infection before you attempt self-treatment. Learn how to recognize and prevent ... Read More

Has your doctor told you that you have hypertension or high blood pressure? Or perhaps your health care provider has said that you are borderline hypertensive. Here are 10 simple ... Read More

Period School Period School is a 4 week free e-course that answers your questions about menstruation from your first to your last period. We discuss first periods, how you feel ... Read More

How to Make a Menstrual Cycle Calendar Making a menstrual cycle calendar is a simple, and easy, way to record your reproductive health. As women, it is always important to ... Read More

Epilepsy and Women Did you know that over 2 million Americans have epilepsy? Approximately half of epilepsy patients are girls and women. Learn about the role hormones play in ... Read More

Female Reproductive Health Hazards In The Workplace - How Your Job Can Effect Female Reproductive Health Find out if your job is having a hazardous effect on your reproductive health ... Read More

Interstitial Cystitis IC - An Expert Answers Your Questions Interstitial cysytitus (IC) is a chronic, painful and often unrecognized bladder disorder. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of ... Read More

FDA Approves EstroGel® the First Transdermal Gel for Estrogen Therapy in the U.S. The first-ever estrogen therapy transdermal gel in the country for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor ... Read More

Finding Out About Uterine Problems You have symptoms that tell you something is wrong, but what? Learn what tests and procedures help your doctor diagnose the cause of uterine symptoms. ... Read More

How to Make A Homemade Heating Pad Have you ever had menstruation cramps, pelvic pain, or a backache and wished you had a heating pad? Follow these simple steps and ... Read More

Hysterectomy Questions: How will I feel after a hysterectomy? If your ovaries are removed along with your uterus, you may experience hot flashes or other menopause-like symptoms, as if you ... Read More

Dieting and Gallstones Overweight people are at greater risk of developing gallstones than people of average weight. However, people who are considering a diet program requiring very low intake of ... Read More