Menopause: What the Heck Is Wrong With Me?
Any woman between 45 and 55 will tell you, there?s only one thing worse than having your period. And that?s NOT having it. Because for…
Women Health
Beware of Post-Menopausal Bleeding
After a woman is menopausal (defined as one year without a period), she should no longer have any vaginal bleeding. Therefore, any vaginal bleeding in…
Healthy Sex During Pregnancy
Some men and women shy away from having sex during pregnancy because they are afraid it will hurt the baby. While there are some situations…
Medications During Pregnancy: Are they safe?
Taking medications during pregnancy is one of the things that raises the most fear and anxiety in pregnant women. It is also the area in…
What is an ovarian follicle?
Q: What is an ovarian follicle and what does it contain? A: An ovarian follicle is a tiny cavity in the ovary that serves as…
Do large breasts increase your risk of breast cancer?
Q: Do fat, large breasts have a higher probability of getting breast cancer, or does one’s weight have no direct link to it? A: I…
Why do women lose their periods when they work out?
Q: Why do women lose their periods when they work out and lose body fat? A: When a woman stops menstruating, it?s called secondary amenorrhea….
Is it safe to have sex during period?
Q: Is it safe to have sex during your period? A: That depends on what you mean by safe. If you mean safe as a…
Barmy, or hormonally imbalanced?
Women used to be considered mentally unstable in the days before their period. Women were considered to be a financial liability in the work place,…
7 Breast problems during pregnancy and lactation
Diagnosis of new breast pathology is usually difficult because of the physiologic changes associated with pregnancy and lactation. The following are the most common breast…