Women's Health. Find daily tips on women's health from Dr. David Samadi. Discover latest news and health benefits for common issues related to women's health such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, female cancer screenings and prevention,
There are millions of women who once they arrive home from work, take on their other jobs of being caregiver, teacher, housecleaner, accountant, chef, designer, landscaper, and nurse – and that’s all in a 24-hour day.
Night sweats? Heavy periods? Forgetfulness? Anxiety? If you’ve been experiencing any of those symptoms, very likely you have entered into what is known as perimenopause.
One of the biggest causes of side effects in many cancer patients is chemotherapy. For women with breast cancer, there are many ramifications for their health depending on the type of chemotherapy used.
Read MoreDuring menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on the health and appearance of your skin. As estrogen levels plummet, your skin will be more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
Read MorePreventative care is always the best solution for getting and remaining healthy and the sooner in life women practice this, the more years of good health they can enjoy.
Read MoreCervical changes are common in women and can develop at any age but generally occur in women in their 20s and 30s.
Read MoreA 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 MoreIf a woman is found to have iron deficiency, she most likely will be recommended to take oral iron supplements and to increase her intake of food sources of iron.
Read MoreA woman’s life expectancy in the United States is 79 years so women can expect to live a large part of their lives with an increased risk of heart disease. Currently, 1 out of 4 women older than 65 has some form of identified heart disease.
Read MoreIt reduces their risk of breast cancer – Studies suggest that women who breastfeed reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 25 percent.
Up to 85% of expectant mothers may experience morning sickness. The term “morning sickness” is a misnomer.
Read MoreEndometriosis is an often painful disorder women experience with symptoms varying from woman to woman.
Read MoreHere is a quiz all women – and men - should take to test their knowledge about breast cancer – the most common cancer diagnosed in women.
Read MoreWomen often go nonstop all day and when you do, it takes a toll on your body. By learning ways to relax and rejuvenate, basically reaching a state of blissful detachment every so often, it’s like taking a much needed mental vacation.
Read MoreDrinking alcohol is done for a variety of reasons in many cultures, which does include women enjoying a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage.
Read MoreLupus favors women 10 times more than men with it usually developing between the ages of 18 to 45.
Read MoreThis is where we can step in to remind her how valuable she is and doing what it takes to keep herself healthy. Here are healthful reminders all moms should be doing:
A phase of life many women approach with some apprehension is menopause, the ceasing of menstruation typically occurring between 45 and 50 years of age.
Read MoreDuring a woman’s reproductive life, from the time of her beginning menstruation to menopause, most women are generally at a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
Read MoreWomen reading this may think, “I’ll never have a good night’s sleep.” Even though it sounds depressing and unmanageable, getting a full night’s sleep is still possible.
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