Category: Women’s Health

As females, things don’t always go as planned-especially when it comes to our “female parts.”  And how could they?  With such an intricate bodily system, things are bound to malfunction. Take, for example, the story of Becky Ulrich. Painful, heavy periods were disrupting Becky’s life. To find out why, she went to the gynecologist for…

Mastitis is a painful condition that develops in breastfeeding women. It hurts – some say really, really hurts – and it’s estimated that anywhere from 10 percent to one-third of mothers who are breastfeeding develop it. Did we mention it hurts?  Mastitis is caused by an inflammation of the mammary glands inside the breast. It…

Attempting a vaginal birth after having a baby through a C-section is possible for some women, despite common beliefs. Although some doctors will try to discourage it, research shows that 60 percent to 80 percent of women who attempt a trial of labor after a C-section (TOLAC) successfully give birth naturally. Of course, that also…

PMS. We all know the acronym, but how many of us really know what’s behind the curtain of the premenstrual syndrome phenomenon?   Here are the nuggets of knowledge of which most people are aware — PMS creates numerous problems for women experiencing the emotional and physical fallout associated with the condition. It is estimated…

Are you older than 35 and recently single? If so, you’re probably wondering just what sex will be like as a single woman at an older age. Will it flop or will it sizzle? The thought of sex with a new partner can be scary. But you can and will learn how to get back…

Molar pregnancies happen when fetal tissue becomes an abnormal growth in the uterus instead of a fetus. Although it is not an embryo, the transformation triggers the symptoms of pregnancy. Such pregnancies are relatively rare, occurring in one out of 1,500 women. But once discovered, a molar pregnancy needs to be treated immediately by removing…

The time has come to take care of business. Your breast buddy reminds you to do your monthly breast cancer “buddy check.” Just as you’re doing your monthly exam in the mirror, you notice something different. There’s no lump, but your left breast looks off. To be honest, it looks as if your nipple is…

We’ve all heard the story of Angelina Jolie’s preventative double mastectomy. Jolie is just one of a number of celebrities who have opened up about a scary gene known to elevate the risk of cancer. That gene is called the BRCA gene. And if breast or ovarian cancer run in your family, you’ve undoubtedly heard…

There are myriad reasons for pelvic pain in both men and women, ranging from endometriosis, urinary tract infections and even colon cancer. Any pain that lasts longer than a few hours to a couple of days, depending on the severity and other symptoms, may warrant an immediate doctor’s visit. Many conditions are life-threatening. Women’s Reproductive…

Do you trust the accuracy of your mammograms? Maybe you shouldn’t. There’s something you need to know about a very important health concept that can actually change the accuracy of your mammograms. If you haven’t heard this news, don’t skip this article. What you’re about to read could very well save your life. Cheri had…