Study Says Female Viagra
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Female Viagra” isn’t quite the miracle drug everyone hoped it would be.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
How Much Alcohol Is Safe in Pregnancy
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One study shows that 39% of 8-10-year-old children in Pennsylvania had drunk or sipped alcohol.
Read MoreWomen in NY: Be aware of pelvic inflammatory disease
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There are more than 1 million women in the U.S. develop pelvic inflammatory disease each year.
Read MoreWhat is a Menstrual Cup?
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This makes these rubbery cups somewhat of a mystery in the female world. We are here to break things down for you.
Read MoreWhat is Hyperemesis gravidarum?
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Having HG throughout the pregnancy can result in complications like gastric ulcers, esophageal bleeding, and overall malnutrition because of consistent vomiting.
Read MoreCDC: Young women should avoid alcohol unless using birth control
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Women of childbearing age should avoid alcohol unless they're using contraception
Read MoreWhat women need to know about urinary tract infections
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About 40% of women and 12% of men will have a symptomatic urinary tract infection during their lifetime.
Read MoreCan being overweight affect your pregnancy?
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Research has shown that more women are giving birth at older ages, are obese, or have certain health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. There are also more young women with serious conditions, like congenital heart defects, who are surviving and having children.
Read MorePregnancy and the dangers of mercury
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According to a study from Consumer Reports, pregnant women should avoid all tuna due to the dangers of being exposed to high levels of mercury. This contradicts the FDA’s recommendation made in June stating that women who are pregnant may consume up to 12 ounces of fish per week.
Read MoreWomen have specific stroke symptoms
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Strokes affect both men and women. However, women are more negatively impacted as stroke is the third cause of death in women, compared to the fifth leading cause of death in men. Every year, about 55,000 more women have a stroke than men. Among the more than 137,000 Americans who die from stroke each year, about 60 percent of them women. This year, it is estimated that more than 100,000 women in the U.S. under age 65 will have a stroke.
Read MoreHow to Strengthen the Vaginal Wall Muscles
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Keeping your vagina healthy and toned should be a major priority for all women. This isn’t just for sexual reasons and keeping a tight vagina for better stimulation, but for better urinary control and stronger pelvic muscles. So how exactly do you work you pelvic muscles? Doing Kegels is probably the best way. These pelvic exercises strengthen the pelvic floor can help you avoid incontinence and keep vaginal walls toned. Kegels can also transform feeble orgasms into fabulous ones.
Read MoreKeeping Your Vagina Healthy
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All women should be concerned about their vaginal health. A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and contains rich quantities of beneficial bacteria that help fend off infections and maintain a normal pH level. A healthy vagina will also secrete small amounts of discharge to keep itself clean, much as saliva is produced to help cleanse your mouth. Any interference with these normal conditions, and you may face vaginal irritation or infection. Here’s how to keep your vagina healthy.
Read MoreWays to Relieve Period Cramps
/Almost 50% of women experience naturally occurring painful periods, but there is also a disorder called dysmenorrhea which is used to describe severely painful menstruation and menstrual cramps. Women with dysmenorrhea will experience severe pain and cramping in the abdomen and pelvic area, as well as the lower back and legs. Pain can be both intense and dull and come and go. Women also struggle with headaches, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea and sometimes vomiting.
Read MoreStudy: Vaginal Mucus Can Protect Against STI's
/New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that a certain type of vaginal bacteria could be protecting women from getting sexually transmitted diseases, including the HIV virus. The study looked at the vaginal mucus of 31 women using high resolution time-lapse microscopes. Using this technique they were able to test whether HIV particles were stopped or became trapped within the mucus – or if they did not and were able to spread to cause infection in the body. The study was recently published in mBio, a journal by the American Society for Microbiology.
Read MorePremenstrual syndrome
/Premenstrual syndrome is also known as PMS. PMS can cause a range of physical and psychological symptoms that occur just before a female gets her menstrual period. This includes mood swings, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression. It is estimated that about three out of every four women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome.
Read MoreCommon Vaginal Issues Solutions
/There are many vaginal issues that can affect women, but it can be embarrassing to talk about it openly. Many issues are more common than you think, but it is good to know if you should be consulting a physician or something you can handle on your own. Here is a rundown of some common conditions, from itching to unsightly bumps, and what to do if you are suffering from one of them.
Read MoreDealing with Vaginal Atrophy
/Vaginal dryness can be hard on any sex life. Not only can it be painful, but it can kill the female libido as well. Some of the main causes of vaginal dryness include hormonal changes. Of the most common causes of vaginal dryness is a decrease in estrogen levels during menopause, perimenopause, after childbirth, or during breastfeeding. Decreased levels of estrogen leads to thinning and inflammation of the labia typically called vaginal atrophy
Read MoreFacts About Menopause
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Menopause indicates the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It usually occurs about twelve months after your last menstrual period. Women often experience menopause around 40 or 50 years old. The average age women develop menopause is 51
Read MoreHow hormones can get in your way
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Research shows that fluctuations in your hormones can actually affect your health all month long. Here’s how:
Week ONE and TWO. During week one and two, your cholesterol spikes. According to research, your total cholesterol levels rise by almost 20 percent during the follicular phase. Make sure to visit your doctor around the same time of the month for consistent comparisons.
Week THREE. During week three, multitasking becomes more difficult. This is because you have higher levels of estrogen during ovulation which may affect your ability to concentrate. Make sure to take extra time to concentrate or focus in things you need to get done. Additionally, you feel sexier. During the third week of the month, women are most fertile, which also means they are often in the mood.
Week FOUR. Your symptoms intensify. If you have a certain health condition such as asthma, depression or chronic headaches, your symptoms may feel worse right before your period. During week four, it is likely that your gums are sensitive. This is because your progesterone increases before menstruation which can increase gum inflammation and discomfort. Make sure to visit your dentist at the start of your cycle, or take a pain reliever first. Lastly, during week four, your cravings peak. This is because the decrease in estrogen causes a reduction in your brain's feel-good chemicals. This makes you crave sugar and starch.
Let’s Explore Postpartum Depression: Are you at risk?
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Hayden Panettiere has revealed her choice to begin treatment at a facility to combat postpartum depression. She has spoken openly about her struggle since the birth of her daughter in December 2014, but now it appears she has continued to struggle.
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