Have you ever had the feeling that something is not right in your organism? Well, every woman experiences fatigue, stress and insomnia from time to time, but there is a moment in your life when you understand that something has changed. This is not the same fatigue and insomnia, and something is definitely different. Do you experience delayed or irregular menstrual periods, or pains when they shouldn’t have a place? If you are in your twenties or so, delayed menstrual periods can be a sign... Read Full Story
Because of the various symptoms that accompany menopause, many women have a difficult time during this part of their life. There are a variety of common symptoms, such as night sweats, hot flashes, various sexual issues, and mood swings. Although many times these symptoms are mild, some women do experience severe symptoms. The most common age for menopause to occur is between the ages of 48 and 55.
When a woman stops ovulating and menstruation ceases, this is when menopause occurs... Read Full Story
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Symptoms associated with menopause are often treated by estrogen therapy. It helps reduce hot flashes, dryness, and itching or burning around the vagina. It also reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis with age. There were studies conducted on the negative side effects of estrogen therapy and the findings included higher susceptibility of developing cancer of the uterus and breast. These findings had scared millions of women away from hormone replacement therapy for fear of... Read Full Story
Animal studies suggest that adding flaxseed oil to the diet could reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and women with diabetes, according to a report to be published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health.
Mer Harvi and colleagues at the National Research Center, in Cairo, Egypt, have studied the effect of diabetes on bone health and evaluated how flaxseed oil in the diet might delay the onset of osteoporosis. The researchers studied 70... Read Full Story
What is Menopause / Menopause Definition :- Menopause is the permanent shutting down of the female reproductive system, a considerable length of time before the end of the lifespan. Menopause occurs in a variety of animals, including humans. It is usually a natural process. The word consists of two Greek words meno (month) and pausis (a halt). Menopause Causes :- The causes of menopause can be considered from complementary proximate (mechanistic) and ultimate... Read Full Story
One of the most important things you can do for yourself as an HIV positive woman is to participate in your treatment plan alongside your doctor. Be proactive, by educating yourself about AIDS and staying current on AIDS research and any developing news stories. Discuss any concerns, questions or ideas you have with your doctor. It is especially important to read about the drugs used to treat HIV positive women. There are many resources available for women to investigate AIDS. Some clinics... Read Full Story
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who get the recommended amount of fiber in their diets may have lower estrogen levels and ovulate less often than women who eat less fiber, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 250 women ages 18 to 44, those who reported eating the recommended amounts of fiber had the lowest blood levels of estrogen and other reproductive hormones. Higher fiber intake, particularly from fruit, was also linked to a higher risk of having anovulatory menstrual... Read Full Story
Prescription menopause drugs can take the edge off the agony of hot flashes and mood swings that go along with this phase of life. They might also ease other symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat, blood pressure difficulties, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, fatigue and irregular periods. These symptoms occur since the usual hormones in the body are depleted or virtually depleted as a woman enters menopause.
One of the most common symptoms of menopause is hot flashes. A woman will... Read Full Story
Menopause is the butt of many jokes but symptoms such as hot flashes are very uncomfortable and really not a joking matter for the women who suffer through them. Every woman going through menopause reacts differently to the hormonal changes taking place and not every woman will experience hot flashes. By the same token, the women who do get hot flashes may experience mild to significant symptoms. Body chemistry and genetic history all play a part. Read Full Story
Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests
By -- Robert Preidt
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FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Using a blood test to pinpoint the optimal timing of breast MRI scans in women with irregular menstrual cycles could reduce the need for repeat scans, U.S. researchers say.
Previous studies have... Read Full Story
