Menopause is the time in life when a woman’s reproductive capacity ends. There are often many mixed emotions surrounding the thought of menopause. Some women are ready to get through it so that they no longer have to experience a monthly period, while others are saddened by the thought of no longer being able to …
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when she stops all vaginal bleeding. Once a woman has gone more than one year without bleeding, she has completed menopause and should not have any further menstrual bleeding. Even the smallest amount of bleeding is considered to be abnormal. It is extremely important that any woman …
If you are a woman, you are most likely very aware of the effect of hormones on your daily life. This is especially the case during certain times of the month (ovulation and menstruation), puberty, pregnancy and Menopause. However, do you really understand the role of hormones in your health? If not, read on to find out …
If you are a woman, it is vitally important for you to pay attention to your bone health. This is because after Menopause, your risk for developing Osteoporosis goes up substantially. And, if you take care of your bone health while you are young, this will help to reduce your risk for developing Osteoporosis when …
Are you exhausted yet unable to get to sleep or stay asleep? Are you moody and irritable, even when it is not that time of the month? Have you recently gained weight and are unable lose it? Are you experiencing hot flashes? Have you completely lost interest in sex or has sex become painful for …
If you have a sudden urge to urinate or have trouble controlling the release of urine from your bladder, you are not alone. Millions of women suffer from the same symptoms of female urinary incontinence. The severity and frequency of the symptoms of female urinary incontinence can vary widely. For this reason, this common condition …
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the muscular layers of the uterus. They are a common occurrence among women of childbearing age. In some cases, uterine fibroids do not cause symptoms and will go away on their own. However, in other cases, they can cause symptoms such as pain, excessive menstrual bleeding and infertility. Fortunately, there are …
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is a medical condition where one or more of the pelvic organs drops (prolapses) from its normal place in the lower belly and pushes against the walls of the vagina. This problem affects many women, particular women who are older. It happens when the muscles and ligaments that support the pelvic organs …
If you are a woman over the age of forty and you are having trouble getting to sleep at night or staying asleep you are not alone. Many women in their late thirties and early forties experience sleep problems due to declining hormone levels and other hormonal changes that are a natural part of the …
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