Why women lose weight slower than men
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Is it lack of motivation, not trying hard enough, or being unable to avoid temptation for certain foods that women struggle with? No, no, and no.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Women with diabetes and vaginal yeast infections
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If you are a woman with diabetes and you keep having yeast infections, the blame most likely is your disease. Simply being a woman with diabetes means there is a very good chance you will develop a vaginal yeast infection at some point in your life.
Read MoreWhat women should know about vulvodynia
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Women need to know this is not just “all in their head.” It is a real, physical condition and is not a psychological problem. Fortunately, there is treatment and relief if a woman gets the proper diagnosis.
Read MorePubic hair removal may dramatically increase risk of STD’s
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Over 14,000 individuals from the United States, aged 18 to 65 were surveyed about their grooming practices, sexual behavior and history of sexually transmitted diseases.
Read MoreHow smoking uniquely harms women
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No doubt, women know the dangers of smoking. The American Heart Association warns smoking cigarettes is the most preventable cause of premature death in the United States.
Read MoreTips for helping you find a top-notch oncologist
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No one wants to hear the words, “You have cancer.” The initial shock and disbelief are plenty for anyone to have to handle but an important first step is finding and selecting an oncologist.
Read MoreWhy women lose their libido
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When lack of libido begins creating problems between her and her partner, resurrecting, reviving, and rediscovering her desire for sex is necessary to help her enjoy a pleasurable sex life once again.
Read MoreYes, women with PCOS can reach a healthy weight. Here’s how.
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No one said it would be easy to reach a healthy body weight for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Having PCOS makes it tough to lose weight but not impossible.
Read MoreWhy asthma is different in women
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This condition, which often runs in families, can leave a person with shortness of breath or where they hear a whistling or wheezy sound in their chest when they breathe.
Read MoreHealth concerns your gynecologist needs to know about
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These issues are rather embarrassing and are not likely things you would even consider discussing with your best friend, let alone your gynecologist.
Read MoreMenopause’s many effects on sex drive
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There is also another possible symptom women can experience and that is reduced sex drive and desire.
Read MoreUnderstanding melasma in women
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Women are far more likely than men to get melasma. This is according to the American Academy of Dermatology, which shows that 90 percent or 6 million people who develop melasma are women.
Read MoreRecognizing vaginal atrophy
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There are certain symptoms indicating if a woman has vaginal atrophy. Some women will have only mild to moderate symptoms while others will have more noticeable, severe symptoms.
Read MoreHysterectomy – reasons why it may be necessary
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It is the most common non-pregnancy-related major surgery performed on women in the United States with one in three women having a hysterectomy by age 60.
Read More5 health screenings all women should have
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The best cure for disease is prevention. The following 5 health screenings are key to maintaining good health and for detecting problems in their earliest stages.
Read MoreIs permanent birth control for you?
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Many women choose to have a tubal ligation within a day or so after giving birth, in conjunction with a cesarean procedure, or any time that does not conflict with her menstrual cycle.
Read MoreLadies, pay attention to your pectoral muscles
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This large fan-shaped muscle stretches from the armpit up to the collarbone and down across the lower chest region on both sides of the chest. The two sides connect at the sternum, or breastbone.
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How frequent should Pap smears be after menopause?
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Pap test screening is designed to look for changes in the cells of the cervix indicating if there are any changes to the cervix or if it may show cervical cancer.
Read More9 ways STDs affect women differently than men
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Women are especially vulnerable to contracting a STD and disproportionately bear the long-term consequences of them. Each year, up to 24,000 women with an untreated STD will be diagnosed with infertility and untreated syphilis in pregnant women results in infant death in up to 40 percent of cases.
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