Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
What Is a Hysterectomy?
Having your uterus removed during a hysterectomy is a big step, but recovery is usually complete in about six weeks and the benefits may be worth it for you.
Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
Low Estrogen Symptoms
When estrogen decreases due to menopause, surgery, or other conditions, low estrogen symptoms can affect weight, mood, sexual desire, bone health, and more.
Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
Cases of Uterine Cancer Are Rising
Most cancer rates, both occurrence and survival trends, are getting better. More women, however, are dying from uterine cancer— especially women of color.
Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
Hormones May Not Help Rev Up Your Sex Life
Many women lose interest in sex after menopause and hope HRT will help. But researchers have found that HRT might not help.
Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
What Is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes fatigue and anxiety. Here’s how lifestyle changes can reduce or eliminate symptoms.
Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse Without Surgery
Pelvic organ prolapse can be successfully treated. A modern version of an ancient therapy for the problem, vaginal pessaries, can help many avoid surgery.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are common and may not cause symptoms. However, pain and other symptoms of ovarian cysts may indicate a problem needing medical attention.
A Troubled Relationship Is Hard on New Mothers
If you’re in a troubled romantic relationship, you are more likely to develop serious depression, as well as stress-related health problems. Here’s what you should know.
What Is Endometriosis?
What is endometriosis? The medical name for the lining of a uterus is the endometrium. When this kind of tissue grows outside the uterus as well, you have endometriosis.
How Hormone Replacement Therapy Affects Dementia Risk
Taking hormone replacement (HRT) during menopause has some risk, but there are good reasons to take the medication. Here’s what you should know.
Social Isolation and High Blood Pressure in Older Women
Widows are especially likely to have high blood pressure, but older men who live alone aren’t. Lack of social ties are as unhealthy as being overweight, living with air pollution, or eating too much salt.
What Is Menopause?
When a woman’s reproductive system shuts down, she enters menopause, usually because of normal aging, and it sometimes occurs after a hysterectomy.
Bacterial Vaginosis
A vaginal discharge and itching are signs of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Learn the health consequences of this condition and why you should not ignore it.
What Is Endometrial Cancer?
Endometrial cancer occurs when cells in the inner lining of the uterus (or endometrium), which is shed during menstruation, grow out of control.
When Can You Stop Having Mammograms?
Mammograms are extremely important for detecting breast cancer early, but you can typically stop them once you’re 75. But if you have dense breasts, you might continue having them even past that age.