Women's Health: Learn About Uterine Cancer

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Women's Health: Learn About Uterine Cancer

There are several types of uterine cancer, and they are distinguished by the part of the uterus they affect.  The uterus is a hollow female organ located within the pelvis, also known in layman’s terms as the womb. When a woman becomes pregnant, the uterus is the site of development for the baby until it is time to give birth.  You can think of the uterus as a hollowed out, upside-down pear. Types of uterine cancer include endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma. Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the innermost lining of the uterus, and sees abnormal changes in the surface cells of the endometrium.  Endometrial cancer is currently the most common female reproductive organ cancer. 

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Women's Health: Uterine Fibroids

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Women's Health: Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the smooth muscle cells within the wall of the uterus. Fibroids can vary in size and number, and can be thought of as fibrous sponges in the uterus.  In some women they have been associated with infertility, miscarriage, and premature labor. This why uterine fibroids of particular importance during childbearing years. Even if they are unaware, the majority of American women will have fibroids by the age of 50.  They are much more common than many women believe.  It is not unlikely that 70-80% of women will experience fibroids at some point in their lives.

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Yeast Infections: What Women Need to Know

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Yeast Infections: What Women Need to Know

There are millions of cases of vaginal yeast infection in the U.S. every year. So what is it? A vaginal yeast infection causes itching and irritation of the vagina and vulva (folds of skin outside the vagina). Yeast is a type of fungus that normally live in the vagina, along with bacteria and other organisms. When something causes an imbalance in these organisms, yeast grow and cause irritation. A yeast infection is not an STD and clears up quickly with treatment. 

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7 reasons breast cancer survivors can safely eat soy

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7 reasons breast cancer survivors can safely eat soy

The question of whether soy foods can be consumed safely by breast cancer survivors has perplexed not only patients but even health professionals over the years.  There was often confusion on what to advise breast cancer survivors on what to do.  Now we have evidence that people’s fears of soy foods raising the risk of hormone-related cancers are unwarranted and soy can safely be consumed.

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Dysmenorrhea: Painful Menstruation

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Dysmenorrhea: Painful Menstruation

When that time of the month comes around, many women suffer from severe cramps, sometimes for several days. This can make for a long menstrual cycle. Popping the Midol, Aleve or Advil is not always the only solution. There are two causes for these types of cramps, one being chemical the other being functional. What actually happens is the uterine muscles contract due to stimulation by a chemical series called prostaglandins. 

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Are you at risk for toxic shock syndrome?

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Are you at risk for toxic shock syndrome?

Women are raising concern about the use of certain tampons after a California model named Lauren Wasser lost her leg as a result of developing toxic shock syndrome from a tampon. Wasser lost her leg in 2012 and is now suing the tampon brand Kotex Natural Balance after almost dying from using them. 

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The Everything Guide to the Female Libido

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The Everything Guide to the Female Libido

Here we go, the age-old question, what do women really want? In the bedroom, that is. Sexual health varies in every way for men and women and when it comes to their libido, we couldn't be more different. 

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Obese & postmenopausal women have higher risk for breast cancer

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Obese & postmenopausal women have higher risk for breast cancer

Anew study suggests that women who are obese and postmenopausal may have a higher risk for developing breast cancer compared to thinner women. 

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One step closer to female viagra

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One step closer to female viagra

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one step closer to approving flibanserin, otherwise known as the female version of Viagra. An advisory committee to the FDA voted last week to recommend that the FDA approve the drug under certain conditions. 

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College Rape Program Decreased Risk by 50%

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College Rape Program Decreased Risk by 50%

Rape is a very serious issue in the United States. Every year in the United States, 1,270,000 women experience rape. One in four women have reported surviving or attempted rate and it's estimated that roughly 68% of rape cases go unreported. 

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Women: 15 Facts about Weight Loss

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Women: 15 Facts about Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, many so-called "facts" have been thrown around. It's important to understand the facts when it comes to losing weight. Here are 15.

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Female Viagra and Natural Remedies for Low Libido

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Female Viagra and Natural Remedies for Low Libido

A drug dubbed ‘female Viagra’ won backing from an FDA panel yesterday.  This pill is aimed at women who have lost their sex drive, and could help them regain some of their youthful vigor in the bedroom. The FDA advisory committee voted 18-6 to recommend that the FDA approve the little pink pill.

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The Little Pink Pill Has Arrived

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The Little Pink Pill Has Arrived

The female viagra is here. The FDA has approved the first female libido drug, from Sprout Pharmaceuticals called flibanserin. Many women who suffer from sexual dysfunction and lack of sexual desire are in support of the pill but critics worry that hard side effects may be a major concern.

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Natural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts

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Natural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts

Uterine fibroids and cysts, particularly during childbearing years, are more common than you might think.  Statistics put the number at 70-80% of women who experience fibroids or cysts at some point in their lives.

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Can a Hysterectomy Help Spread Uterine Cancer?

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Can a Hysterectomy Help Spread Uterine Cancer?

The FBI is investigating a surgical device used typically in hysterectomy procedures (removal of the uterus) that may cause uterine cancer to spread. They're also looking into the Johnson & Johnson, the largest manufacturer of the tool. Evidence may suggest they know about the tool's hazards before pulling it off the market in 2014.  

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Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Women

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Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Women

The Mediterranean diet is inspired by traditional diet and eating habits of people living along the Mediterranean coast. This includes places like southern Italy, Greece and Spain which have greatly influenced the foods that make up the diet.

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Women: Weight Loss Surgery Links to Osteoporosis Risk

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Women: Weight Loss Surgery Links to Osteoporosis Risk

A recent study identified that 80% of weight loss surgery patient are women in the United States. Now new findings show this type of surgery may increase their risk for osteoporosis. We explore.

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Why Cancer-Free Women Are Getting Preventative Mastectomies

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Why Cancer-Free Women Are Getting Preventative Mastectomies

Here’s a statistic: Preventive bilateral mastectomy reduces breast cancer incidence by 90% in women who have a strong family history of breast cancer (National Cancer Institute). This might be why a growing number of women are opting for preventative breast removals.  

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Gardasil-9: New HPV vaccine prevents 80% of cervical cancers

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Gardasil-9: New HPV vaccine prevents 80% of cervical cancers

New research shows that a new HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine can prevent more than 80 percent of cervical cancers. The new vaccine is called Gardasil-9. This vaccine is a newer version of a previous HPV vaccine (Gardasil) that has been on the market for years.

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Sandra Lee has breast cancer

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Sandra Lee has breast cancer

Sandra Lee – celebrity chef and longtime girlfriend of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – announced she will have a double mastectomy this week after being diagnosed with breast cancer. 

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