Understanding 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.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Recognizing 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 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.
Read MoreBreastfeeding linked to lower risk of endometriosis
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As a result, women with endometriosis suffer from chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, and pain during intercourse.
Read MoreWhen a woman experiences chronic pelvic pain
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The good news for most women is that pelvic pain is generally caused by a benign condition that is not cancer-related. But, again, pelvic pain that has lasted longer than a couple of weeks should be evaluated by a doctor. Even if the pelvic pain is not cancer related, it could still be something serious.
Read MorePractical help for hot flashes
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To help reduce or at the very least, bring cooling calm to a headstrong hot flash, here are some tips that help a woman manage the unbearable warmth when a hot flash strikes:
Read MoreWomen with excessive or unwanted hair growth
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The reasons for hirsutism in women are many. Why one woman has it can be entirely different from another woman who has this condition. Here are some possibilities as to why women may develop hirsutism:
Read MoreTop ways to fight against fibromyalgia fatigue
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What works for some may not work for others. But the only way to know is to give the following suggestions a try of fighting back the fatigue of fibromyalgia:
Read More6 common causes of infertility in women
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A woman is considered to be infertile if she has not been able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is 35 or older).
Read MoreWomen’s secret to optimal health – muscle mass
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Thankfully, today women are highly advised to pick up weights pumping iron to build sufficient muscle mass to reach their best health.
Read MoreWhy women are more prone sports-related knee injuries
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The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of four main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur to the tibia.
Read MoreWomen and pelvic inflammatory disease
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The survey ran from 2013 to 2014 and included almost 1,200 women between the ages of 18 and 44.
Read MoreSurge of new moms in America dying after childbirth raises concerns
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In fact, a woman delivering a baby in the U.S. is more likely to die than a woman delivering a baby in Iran (20.8), Lebanon (15.3), Puerto Rico (15.1), China (17.1), and many more.
Read MoreMenstrual cramps can be reduced – here’s how
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Special chemicals called prostaglandins released by the lining of the uterus can increase the intensity of the contractions, especially if the levels are high.
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