Reproductive Health
Chlamydia symptoms
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, there were more reported cases of chlamydia to the Center for Disease Control last year than any other bacterial sexually transmitted disease. There were over one million cases reported to the CDC in 2006 alone. Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. [...]
Fertility diet
Trying to conceive can be a very wonderful time, but for some people it can be very discouraging when that plus sign doesn’t appear on the pregnancy test for months at a time. Couples all over the world experience this, so if you’re one of them, you are by no means alone in this struggle. [...]
Symptoms of endometriosis
Endometriosis, a type of medical complication which develops in the reproductive systems of women, occurs when endometrium (the membrane used to line uteruses) begins to grow in parts of the body where it should not. These locations commonly include one’s ovaries, fallopian tubes or pelvic tissues. Why is this problematic? Well, think of what happens [...]
Natural infertility treatments
Infertility is a disheartening problem. It is a couple’s dream to be able to raise children in their dream home and be a big, happy family. When certain factors prevent that from happening, both the man and the woman feel like it is their fault. Infertility is caused by many factors, including ovulatory failure, tubal [...]
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the more common hormonal disorders that affect women who are capable of reproduction. The syndrome involves the ovaries becoming enlarged and the formation of a number of small cysts all around their outer edges. This can lead to a number of different issues, including irregular menstrual periods, and it [...]
Home HIV test
Wondering whether or not you have Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is probably the scariest thing you will ever have to face. While the social stigma and lifespan of people with HIV is much improved from what it was in the 1980s, it is still a very serious disease with life changing ramifications that cannot be [...]
Trying to conceive? Nutrition matters!
Nutrition has always been a very important topic for women when trying to conceive a baby and enjoy a healthy pregnancy. Not only is a good diet extremely vital during the months prior to pregnancy, but also during and after delivery of the baby as well. The most natural approach to infertility is to include [...]
How to get pregnant
For some women, getting pregnant can be very difficult. Infertility is the commonest reason why a woman fails to get pregnant. Infertility is defined as the biological inability of an individual to contribute to conception. Some of the common causes of female infertility are ovulation problems, uterine problems, tubal blockage, previous tubal ligation and tuberculosis. [...]
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition that almost 7,000,000 women in the United States between the ages of 20 to 40 suffer from. It is an abnormal growth of endometrial cells and seeing to be prevalent in industrialized nations. When this condition exists the endometrial cells grow in various places in the body where they do not [...]
Birth control patch
In recent years one of the advancements in the technology of contraceptive methods has included the development of the birth control patch to help prevent unwanted pregnancies. This is something that has been very beneficial for people who have difficulty remembering to take the pill on a daily basis. The patch is about one and [...]
Natural erectile dysfunction treatments
For many men, dealing with erectile dysfunction is incredibly embarrassing. In fact, some say it is the most embarrassing health issue a man can face, although others may disagree. However, because of the stigma attached to erectile dysfunction, many men are hesitant to speak to their doctors about it or to purchase medication or other [...]
HRT side effects
Hormone Replacement Therapy, or HRT, has a number of different benefits, but it also has a number of side effects as well. HRT is often used to help relieve some of the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, sleep disorders, vaginal dryness, and night sweats. Menopause results in a lack of estrogen being produced in [...]
Estrogen cream side effects
There are a number of different types of estrogen medications out there, including a number of different types of estrogen creams. These creams are often prescribed to women who are dealing with low amounts of the hormone, osteoporosis, vaginal irritation, bleeding of the uterus, breast cancer, and ovarian failure. Estrogen creams may also be prescribed [...]
Genital herpes symptoms
Genital herpes is a common condition that affects about 1 in 5 Americans. Genital herpes can not be cured because the virus that causes it can stay in the body for life. However, you can control the severity of the symptoms and prevent outbreaks with regular treatment. Having genital herpes does not mean that normal [...]
Gonorrhea treatment
Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world. In fact, the number of reported cases of gonorrhea is on the rise once again, especially in the United States. It was actually on the decline for two decades, but that has changed, and today in the U.S., gonorrhea is the second [...]
Symptoms of AIDS
AIDS is the acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. This is a condition that compromises the immune system. It is caused by exposure to the HIV virus. The HIV virus is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids containing the HIV virus. Such bodily fluids include seminal fluid, pre-seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, blood and mother’s milk. [...]
Birth control pills
A lot of young women are choosing to use birth control pills because they just can’t afford to have children right now with the way the economy is going. This is just one reason why women choose to use birth control pills. Other reasons can include a desire to help regulate monthly cycles and even [...]
Erectile dysfunction causes
Many men who suffer from erectile dysfunction find it difficult to talk to their physicians about the problem; however, there are a number of erectile dysfunction causes that can contribute to this problem. So, the more you know about the root problems that could be causing you difficulty with erectile dysfunction, the better able to [...]
Infertility treatments
When you want to have a baby and can’t, infertility treatments may be able to help. Which treatment that would be best will depend on a number of factors including the cause of infertility, how long the condition has lasted and the age of the partners involved. Unfortunately, there are some infertility issues that cannot [...]
Natural sexual stimulants
If your libido seems to be lagging you should definitely look into sexual stimulants. If you are afraid of all of the formulated products on the market you can dry some natural sexual stimulants that will help you increase sexual desire in a safe and natural manner. There are plenty to choose from, so if [...]
HCG Hormone
For a long time, hormones were misunderstood. Back in the early 20th century, a cocaine-fueled Sigmund Freud thought that the reason women sometimes acted erratically was due to a female-only phenomenon known only as hysteria. It is now thought that Freud had used this explanation in place of science he did not understand in regard [...]
Genital warts treatment
People often joke about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Henry the Eighth, who suffered from paranoia and a marked deterioration in his mental capabilities supposedly died in 1547 of syphilis. Of course, it is mere conjecture that he died of syphilis, but his symptoms are consistent with those of syphilis infection. Imagine that, one night of [...]
STD symptoms in men
An STD is a sexually transmitted disease that is highly contagious and can be passed directly from one person to another through sexual contact. When a man contracts a sexually transmitted disease he may be unaware of it at first. Most men have been instructed on the practice of safe sex and have been told [...]
Ectopic pregnancy symptoms
An ectopic pregnancy can constitute a medical emergency if it is not treated immediately. The situation is that usually no one realizes that this type of pregnancy has occurred until symptoms have occurred showing that it is not a normal pregnancy and immediate intervention is necessary. In a normal pregnancy, the sperm fertilizes the egg [...]
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common vaginal infections that occur in women today in the United States. It is also common among pregnant women. The exact causes of this problem are not known however there are some risk factors that medical professionals feel put women at higher risk of developing this condition. What [...]
Cure for herpes
There are two types of herpes virus, genital herpes and oral herpes. Unfortunately neither one is curable at this time but the good news is they are preventable and treatable. The two types of herpes viruses are Herpes Simplex Type 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Type 2 (HSV-2). Both of these types of virus can [...]
Yeast infection treatment
For any woman that has ever suffered a yeast infection you know how frustrating it can be. Yeast infections can cause you to feel very uncomfortable and you may not even want to leave your house. Before discussing what type of treatments there are for yeast infections we should first gain an understanding of what [...]
Pregnancy and folic acid
If you are a woman who is thinking about having a child, then you should also know that pregnancy and folic acid are two things that go together in order to assure the health of your baby. However, you may not know why it is that pregnancy and folic acid are such a good combination. [...]
