Help for menstrual-related migraines

Help for menstrual-related migraines

When it comes to headaches – especially migraines - being female does not help.  Even though both men and women can be affected by the throbbing pain that can sometimes be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, women are more likely to have the unique experience of experiencing headaches due to their menstrual cycle.

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Women and their risk of osteoporosis

Women and their risk of osteoporosis

All it takes is a crack or break from a simple fall reminding a woman of her risk for weak, porous bones.  Osteoporosis, a disease slowly and silently taking years to develop, can suddenly appear out of nowhere making a woman vulnerable to suffering the consequences of breaking a bone.

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Hair loss – not just a guy thing

Hair loss – not just a guy thing

A type of progressive hair loss in women is called female pattern hair loss (FPHL) also known as androgenetic alopecia.  This is the most common cause of hair loss affecting up to 30 million women in the U.S.  FPHL has a distinct pattern on hair loss which occurs mainly on the top and crown of the scalp. 

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What women should know about vulvodynia

What women should know about vulvodynia

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. 

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Here’s what your breast pain may be revealing

Here’s what your breast pain may be revealing

Mastalgia is the formal name for breast pain. The location of breast pain can vary and the pain associated with it can range from very mild to severe.  Descriptions of breast pain are often reported as a feeling of tenderness, burning, sharpness, or a tightening of the breast tissue.

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Tips for helping you find a top-notch oncologist

Tips for helping you find a top-notch oncologist

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. 

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Why women lose their libido

Why women lose their libido

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.

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What to consider when choosing birth control

What to consider when choosing birth control

Look up “birth control” and the options are more varied and abundant than ever before.  Over the years, birth control options have become easier to use and are more effective at preventing pregnancy helping couples plan when they want to have a family or not. 

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