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 …
If you are a woman of childbearing age and are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant, you may be concerned about the possibility of a miscarriage. Chances are good that you have a friend or family member who has experienced a miscarriage. Miscarriage is a common term for a pregnancy that ends on its own, …
If you are an expectant parent and are wrestling with the decision of whether or not to find out the sex of your baby ahead of time, you are not alone. Everyday couples just like you wrestle with the same decision. That is because technology today is so advanced that it is now possible to find …
According to the National Headache Foundation, women suffer migraines three times more frequently than their male counterparts, and menstrual migraines affect 60% of the women who experience migraine headaches. A menstrual migraine is a severe headache that occurs before, during or immediately after a woman’s menstrual period, or during ovulation. It is brought on by fluctuating …
Everyday, couples all over the world deal with the disappointment of infertility. Infertility can be one of the most difficult things to deal with as a couple. We have all heard stories about couples or known couples personally who tried and tried to get pregnant to no avail. Then, after going through the adoption process …
An estimated 17 million women in the United States are currently dealing with Female Urinary Incontinence. Urinary Incontinence is a medical term used to describe a condition of not being able to control the flow of urine from your body. Symptoms may include leakage of urine when sneezing, coughing, laughing, exercising or lifting heavy objects. …
Did you hear that 40 is the new 30? At least, that is what they say. However, if you are 40 or older and are suffering from some common health complaints, you may not agree. There are a variety of health issues that seem to plague women between the ages of 40 and 50 including hot …
If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding every month and have abdominal pain, it may be due to uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the uterus. In some cases, uterine fibroids do not cause any symptoms at all and eventually go away on their own. In other cases, they …
Genital Herpes is a common and highly contagious infection that is usually spread through sexual contact, including intercourse, oral and anal sex. However, this particular STD is often misunderstood. The infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) or the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). In most cases, it is caused by HSV-2. When …
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