Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the uterus. As many as three out of four women have uterine fibroids at some point in their lives but are unaware of them because they often cause no symptoms. However, in some cases, uterine fibroids can cause symptoms such as heavy menstrual …
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is a condition where the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman’s pelvic organs weaken causing the pelvic organs slip out of place (prolapse). There are different types of Pelvic Organ Prolapse. One of the most common types is vaginal prolapse. This condition usually develops after Menopause, childbirth or a hysterectomy. A diagnosis …
Menstrual Cramps are a common problem affecting adolescent girls and women all around the world. The medical term for menstrual cramps or painful menstruation is “Dysmenorrhea.” Dysmenorrhea can range from mild to severe and in some cases can be so painful that it interferes with normal daily activities such as work, school and sports. Menstrual …
There are many different causes of female infertility, one of which is damage to the fallopian tubes. This condition is sometimes referred to as “tubal infertility.” Your fallopian tubes have the important function of transporting the egg from the ovary to the uterus. When the fallopian tubes are damaged or blocked, they can prevent sperm from getting …
If you are a woman over the age of forty and are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, moodiness and lack of libido, you may be in Perimenopause or Menopause. Perimenopause is the stage of a woman’s reproductive life when the ovaries gradually begin to produce less Estrogen. This stage begins for most women in their 40s …
HPV (Human Papillamovirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States affecting approximately 20 million people according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. There are over forty types of HPV affecting the genital areas of both males and females. HPV can lead to genital warts as well as many types …
Many women age forty or older struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Everyday, doctors in the United States hear women over forty complain that although they have not changed their eating habits, they have started putting on weight. Many times, it is blamed on hormones or thyroid issues, but, the truth is, it is harder …
Approximately one out of ten births in the United States is intentionally early. This is due to planning on the part of women and their Obstetricians. Many women try to schedule their deliveries so that they can coordinate childcare or have their babies delivered by a specific Obstetrician within a practice. Other women seek early deliveries to …
Spending time on a bicycle seat has been linked to erectile dysfunction in men. A new study conducted by researchers at Yale shows that it may also be a hazard to women’s sexual health. Bike seats are designed in such a way that a person’s body weight typically rests on the nose of the seat. This …
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