Women’s Health

Prolonged bleeding during the menstrual cycle is called menorrhagia. Although heavy menstrual bleeding is a common concern among premenopausal women, effective treatments are available. The causes are varied and range from harmless to potentially deadly. Untreated menorrhagia can lead to…
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1. Assess Your Weight Determine whether your weight is a significant issue–more than just a few extra pounds to shed. Weight gain, obesity and difficulty losing weight may signal polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Roughly half of all women with PCOS…
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1. Recognize the Symptoms If you develop urethritis, the first thing you may notice is pain and a burning sensation when you urinate. You will also probably feel the urge to urinate much more often, and it may seem like…
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1. The Wait and See Approach If you are like most women with uterine fibroids, you will probably never have any symptoms or require any treatment. In most cases, doctors will simply note the presence of the fibroids in your…
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Breast tenderness or pain can result from many different factors; however, physicians stress that tenderness or pain does not commonly indicate breast cancer and that some breast tenderness is normal, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Common causes…
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1. Wash Your Hands The bacteria that cause tracheitis can be spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, so it’s essential to observe proper hand-washing hygiene at all times. Wash your hands regularly if you’re in contact with other…
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1. Signs of Primary Amenorrhea Menstruation typically begins for women at or around 12 to 13 years of age. It is not uncommon for menstruation to occur later, but if it has not occurred by age 16, this may be…
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Progesterone is a hormone that is essential to pregnancy. Progesterone is secreted first by the follicle that produces the egg after it has converted into the corpus luteum; then, the placenta develops and takes over progesterone production around the 10th…
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1. Cotton to It Wear cotton underwear and pantyhose with a cotton crotch to prevent vaginitis caused by yeast infections. Cotton next to your skin reduces moisture. Shuck your underwear before you go to bed. Sleeping in the raw will…
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The uterus, also called the womb, is a pear-shaped organ located in the female pelvis. This lining of the uterus, referred to as the endometrium, may develop cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common type of gynecological cancer in the…
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1. Monitor Tampon Time and Absorbency Changing your tampon at least every 4 to 8 hours is one step you can take to prevent toxic shock syndrome. About half of all toxic shock syndrome (TSS) cases occur in women who…
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1. Identify Harmless Bleeding Bleeding during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, is relatively common among pregnant women and doesn’t mean you are having a miscarriage. Light spotting, known as implantation bleeding, may occur during the first two weeks of…
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Overview Every woman fears finding a lump in her breast, but in most cases breast lumps turn out to be harmless. Some lumps are first found during self-examination, while others get noticed during a visit to the doctor. Detection Self-breast…
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1. Avoid Trauma to the Vagina Vaginal cysts are small clumps of tissue attached to the area around the vaginal opening. They can be filled with fluid-like substances or more semi-solid materials. In general, they occur as the result of…
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A woman’s menstrual cycle typically begins around age 12 and continues to approximately age 50. During these 40-some years you may experience menstrual-related issues such as cramping, bloating, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), heavy flow and erratic periods. Certain Chinese herbs may…
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1. Get an Accurate Diagnosis and the Right Medicine See your doctor if you have unusual vaginal discharge, foul odor, itching or burning in your vagina, or burning urination. Your doctor will determine the treatment based on the type of…
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Advertisements for breast-enhancing formulas, with variable combinations of herbs, often appeal especially to young women. But the scientific community has yet to see any evidence from clinical trials that supports the efficacy of such supplements, according to the American College…
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Breast pain is a common problem for many women, though men can also experience breast pain and tenderness. Women with painful breasts may notice pain feels cyclical, or occurs during the same time each month, and can occur in one…
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1. Look for Physical Changes Some signs of PMS are obvious, like cramps or acne that flare around the time of your period. However certain physical signs can be harder to distinguish. For example, cravings for salt or sweets or…
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Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, but some women feel theirs are just not quite right. Some wish for bigger breasts, or that they had more cleavage, or sat higher. No matter what your complaint is, there are a…
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1. Identify and Eliminate the Infection Source To initially treat toxic shock syndrome (TSS). eliminate the source of infection. If you are using a diaphragm, cervical cap or tampon and develop TSS symptoms, such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea and…
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1. PCOS is a Common Condition PCOS is one of the most common causes of irregular menstrual periods. It is a chronic condition that occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of women. It causes irregular menstrual periods and high…
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As of 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Klebsiella pneumoniae is considered to be a danger to patients when they are in the hospital. The bacterium has the potential to cause several types of infections. More…
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Vitamins are necessary to help the body achieve optimal functioning. They are found in the foods we eat, but the amount we need on a daily basis are far more than most people are able to consume. This is partly…
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It can become frightening for a woman to find a mass in her breast. However, Monica Morrow of Northwestern University Medical School reports that the majority of breast lumps or masses are not cancer. There are many causes and types…
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PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormone imbalance that affects 5 to 10 percent of women, according to BabyCenter. Women with PCOS have significant fertility challenges, specifically a failure to ovulate most menstrual cycles. Once a woman with PCOS…
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More than one condition can cause itching of the vagina, all of which are types of a condition known as vaginitis. This Mayo Clinic explains that vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina, resulting in itching, discharge and pain. The…
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Not all women experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. For those who do, symptoms typically begin five to 11 days prior to the start of the menstruation and subside soon after menstruation begins. According to the National Institutes of Health, as…
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Overview For thousands of years, dong quai has been used in traditional Chinese medicine– along with combinations of other herbs–to treat symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in women. Dong quai is also called the “female ginseng” because it purportedly addresses…
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If you are looking to add the herbal supplement dong quai to your regular diet for the treatment of a health issue, you should also be aware of the possible side effects associated with the herb. Widely available in most…
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