For a long time, dietary soy has been linked with reducing hot flashes: a common side effect of Menopause and Perimenopause in women. But is there any science to back this up? There is, thanks to a study conducted by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and published in the online journal, Menopause. However, there is a …
October is the month that we raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment. However, Breast Cancer touches many aspects of a woman’s life, and the effects linger well after the Cancer has been detected treated and hopefully cured. A study conducted by researchers in Copenhagen and published in the online October …
For many women, menstrual cramps are simply a part of their monthly menstrual cycle. The severity of menstrual cramps can range widely from a mild nuisance to a debilitating pain. If you experience menstrual cramps every month, the first thing you should do is make your OBGYN aware of your symptoms and particularly any changes …
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 …
Is excessive menstrual bleeding getting in the way of your life and making it hard to participate in the activities you enjoy? Does it require you to plan your life around your menstrual periods? If so, you may want to consider Hydrothermal Ablation (HTA). In general, menstrual bleeding is considered excessive when a woman soaks …
According to data provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, nearly 75% of all adult American women have had at least one vaginal yeast infection in her lifetime. This same data shows that of this 75%, 40% or more will suffer from two or more cases of this type of infection. A vaginal …
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 …
Pap tests, also known as “Pap smears”, have been one of the mainstays of women’s health for many decades. However, with the approval of a new test, that may be changing soon. Recently, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a genetic test from Roche: the Cobas HPV test. This new test was approved …
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