Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic disorder that affects up to 7% of all women. It is actually the number one cause of infertility and if left untreated, is known to increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Women with PCOS are also at a far greater risk of heart disease and diabetes. Due to […]
Endometriosis is a fairly common condition in which small pieces of the endometrium, or womb lining, are actually found outside the womb. These could be in the bladder, bowel, fallopian tubes, ovaries, rectum or vagina. Endometriosis will typically cause pain in the lower abdomen, lower back or pelvis and it has even been known to […]
For many years, at least in the so-called “enlightened” Western World, any problems that women experienced with their menstrual cycle, childbirth, menopause or other reproductive processes was termed “female trouble” and left at that. Needless to say, there are plenty of kinds of “female trouble” and some of them are very serious. For example, some […]
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 […]
Bacterial vag, or more appropriately known as bacterial vaginosis, is a health condition where bacterial infection affects the women’s vagina. Bacterial vaginosis generally occurs when there is an imbalance of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria in the body. It is mild condition, and is not something to be worried about. The infection causes vaginal discharge in […]
Many women may suffer with ovarian cyst problems without knowing it, but sometimes when these cysts rupture they can cause pain and discomfort. Knowing the different ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms will help you to determine if ovarian cysts are a problem that you should discuss with your doctor. It is important to note that not […]
Cystitis is a condition that mostly affects women. Male patients with cystitis are less common but when the situation exists the condition will be much more severe. There are many ways you can go about preventing and treating cystitis but an early diagnosis is an important part of a successful recovery. If you think you […]
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 […]
Progesterone is a type of hormone that is produced in both the male and female body, but it is much more important to women. This is because the hormone is related to conception and fertility. In fact, Progesterone is actually produced by the ovaries during ovulation, although the adrenal gland also produces a small amount […]
Total Balance Women’s Premium, a product made by Xtend-Life of New Zealand, is a daily nutritional and anti-aging supplement. It is considered by many women to be the best women’s anti-aging supplement and cell rejuvenator available on the market today. The company offers two options in this product line. One is called Total Balance Women’s […]
Xtend-Life makes a product called Female Rejuvenator that is a great product that many women find extremely beneficial for the debilitating discomforts of PMS and menopausal changes. All women must all eventually go thru these changes and usually need supplemental and nutritional help during this period of their life. It is the opinion of many […]
More women these days are gaining weight and are looking for ways to loose it. Today’s modern diet can be one culprit that is causing women to gain so much weight. Lack of exercise is another reason women are gaining more weight than their ancestors. Fast foods and convenience foods is another reason. Women today […]
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder which occurs in females. When an embryo is formed in the uterus, they are given a pair of sex chromosomes to determine whether they are male or female. The male receives XY chromosomes and the female receives XX chromosomes. In Turner syndrome females are missing either a portion or […]
The number of women who are contemplating and getting female genitalia cosmetic surgery performed is definitely on the rise. The American Academy of Plastic Surgeons recently started compiling information on theses procedures and noted that there was a 30% increase in the number of procedures done since 2006. These numbers do not include surgeries that […]
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 […]
For women, hot flashes can come on for many reasons. Most often hot flashes are associated with menopause, although there are other reasons for one to suffer from hot flashes. Regardless of the reason, dealing with persistent hot flashes can become a challenge. Often women start hormonal therapy in order to reduce menopausal symptoms including […]
Menopausal symptoms can affect women for years. These issues are problems that will affect up to 75% of all women however it is not something you will hear a lot of people talking about! Most medical professionals will even downplay early menopausal symptoms when they come upon us! So what are some of the symptoms […]
What should women look for when searching for a vitamin supplement? Are any and all vitamin supplements the same? Well actually no, they are not! Women should look for formulas that are made for them. We should look for things that help us to balance our hormones. There are vitamin supplements that also have herbal […]