Uterine Fibroids
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In most cases, they sound a lot worse than they are: uterine fibroids are growths which grow in the wall of your uterus, but are almost never cancerous or associated with a risk of cancer
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Why women are more likely to get UTIs
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are much more common in women than men. Over 50% of women will have at least one UTI in her lifetime with up to 30% to 40% of UTIs recurring within 6 months after the initial episode.
Read MoreThe Link Between Early Menstruation and Stroke
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Researchers found a statistically significant link between between stroke risk and early menarche, but not between stroke mortality and menarche.
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How diet and exercise can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome
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PCOS may affect as many as 5 million women in the United States and can occur in girls as young as 11 years old. The cause is unknown but seems to run in families as women with a mother or sister with PCOS are more likely to develop it also. The main issue is a hormonal imbalance where the ovaries are making more androgens (male hormones such as testosterone) than what normally a woman makes.
Read MoreThe best ways to lose weight post-pregnancy
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It’s called “baby weight” and for a good reason. It’s the weight many new moms may retain after the baby has arrived that she gained during pregnancy. Most women will lose most of the weight that was packed on during the pregnancy, but there often is those last few stubborn pounds that have a tendency to stick around.
Read MoreAre uterine fibroids a cause for concern?
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One of the most common gynecological conditions affecting up to 70% of women are uterine fibroids. Women who do develop uterine fibroids will do so by the age of 50 but most will not be aware of them.
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What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
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Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection caused by bacteria of the female reproductive organs which includes the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Read MoreWomen achieving healthy body weight reduce risk of endometrial cancer
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If any woman thought that losing weight past the age of 50 would be of no benefit, they need to reconsider that thought.
Read MorePregnancy and Your Heart
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Two separate studies indicate there is some connection between pregnancy and heart health, although neither proves a direct cause-and-effect.
Read MoreHow to Tell if You Have A Vaginal Yeast Infection
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If you are a woman, you have a one in four chance of contracting a yeast infection at one point in your life.
Read MoreWhat is folate and how can you tell if you need folate?
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Folate is a water soluble vitamin found mainly in green vegetables. It is water soluble and thus is not stored in the fat stores of the body where most fat soluble vitamins are stored.
Read MoreUterine fibroids – a common condition among women
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If you have ever had fibroids, you are not alone. Up to 70 to 80 percent of women will have this common condition by the age of 50.
Read MoreIs Veganism Safe If You're Pregnant
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Doctors, nutritionists and other health nuts all sing the praises of a vegan diet for everyone – with one notable exception of the population: pregnant women.
Read MoreMediterranean Diet reduces Breast Cancer Recurrence
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Once again, the Mediterranean diet appears to be a major player in possibly reducing the risk of breast cancer returning.
Read MoreProtect Your Heart In The Winter
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As just one function of many in your body's attempt to keep you warm, your heart will actually beat faster in cold weather.
Read MoreLibido Boosters for Women of Every Age
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The link between female libido and the constantly fluctuating hormones produced by the ovaries is profound.
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