All Entries in the "Women's Health" Category
Women Turn To CAM Therapies For Breast Cancer
According to the U.S. Department of Defense Research, a growing number of women are now turning to complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) in a quest to recover from breast cancer. The questions about efficacy and safety of CAM are however not fully addressed, argue some researchers.
Biological therapies such as nutritional supplements and vitamins as well [...]
Contraception Female Ring Vs Contraceptive Pill
Many people don’t know that contraception is a method that dates from medieval times. In the late 10th century there were at least 20 different ways for birth control.
Through out the history means and ways changed, different herbs or materials were used in the function of a barrier. All of that [...]
All You Need To Know About In Vitro Fertilization
In vitro fertilization or IVF is a fairly popular, assisted reproductive technology used by infertile couples to conceive. It is usually considered by couples when they have not conceived naturally.
The doubts regarding fertility are normally raised when the couple has not conceived after a whole year of unprotected sex.
Most couples seem [...]
Eating During Labor And Delivery Safe For Mom, Baby
For years, the standard of care has been no food for mom during labor and delivery.
This practice started back in the mid 1940s, over worries that if general anesthesia were needed for an emergency Cesarean section, the mom-to-be would be at risk for acid pulmonary aspiration, which is a fancy way of [...]
Common Skin Problems In Women
Being a woman, it is quite obvious for you to expect healthy, flawless and beautiful skin.
But maintaining healthy skin and dealing with skin problems can be certainly a very tedious task for you and all.
Here are some of the most common skin problems in women and some tips for how to [...]
How To Ease The Symptoms Of Vulvodynia?
If you are a woman suffering from pain in vaginal area, the problem might be a condition known as Vulvodynia.
Even though the exact statistics of women with this condition are not known, it is estimated that anywhere from two hundred thousand to six million women are affected.
The reason that there [...]
Fibroadenoma – Frequently Asked Questions
You have had a mammogram and you were told that you have a Fibroadenoma or more than one.
You probably have a lot of questions and you want to know what you can expect.
The following information about Fibroadenoma is something that may help to put your mind at ease and let [...]
Does The Sex Drive Testosterone Patch Work?
Intrinsa, a testosterone patch, which should help increase sexual desire in post-menopausal women, has been put under examination.
The Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) doubted the effectiveness of this product and stated that the tests carried out on the product were not convincing.
Intrinsa, produced by the Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals is [...]
Breakfast Plays A Role In Your Baby’s Gender
Researchers have discovered that whether or not you eat breakfast and what you have for breakfast can actually affect your child’s gender.
Studies have found that those who eat breakfast are more likely to give birth to boys and those who skip breakfast are more likely to have girls.
Also, the overall calorie [...]
Your Household Might Be Causing Infertility
Most households across America are not pro-fertility.
According to a recent study, women with perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in their households might have a more difficult time getting pregnant.
The current belief is that these PFC’s interfere with the menstrual cycle.
These chemicals do not prevent pregnancy, but women exposed to these chemicals might take longer [...]
