The very best exercises for women with PCOS
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Women with PCOS can also have insulin resistance increasing the risk for diabetes in addition to developing high blood cholesterol.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Hair loss – not just a guy thing
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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.
Read MoreWhat women need to know about strokes
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Here is a fact women may not realize from the National Stroke Association – each year 55,000 more women have a stroke than men. This makes stroke the third leading cause of death in women.
Read MoreWhy women lose weight slower than men
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Is it lack of motivation, not trying hard enough, or being unable to avoid temptation for certain foods that women struggle with? No, no, and no.
Read MoreWomen with diabetes and vaginal yeast infections
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If you are a woman with diabetes and you keep having yeast infections, the blame most likely is your disease. Simply being a woman with diabetes means there is a very good chance you will develop a vaginal yeast infection at some point in your life.
Read MoreWhat women should know about vulvodynia
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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.
Read MorePubic hair removal may dramatically increase risk of STD’s
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Over 14,000 individuals from the United States, aged 18 to 65 were surveyed about their grooming practices, sexual behavior and history of sexually transmitted diseases.
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How smoking uniquely harms women
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No doubt, women know the dangers of smoking. The American Heart Association warns smoking cigarettes is the most preventable cause of premature death in the United States.
Read MoreThe basics of reducing vaginal infections
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Anytime vaginal discharge has changed from what it normally looks like, this could be signaling a problem. These signs could include the following:
Read MoreTips for helping you find a top-notch oncologist
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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.
Read MoreYes, women with PCOS can reach a healthy weight. Here’s how.
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No one said it would be easy to reach a healthy body weight for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Having PCOS makes it tough to lose weight but not impossible.
Read MoreWhat to consider when choosing birth control
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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.
Read MoreWhy asthma is different in women
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This condition, which often runs in families, can leave a person with shortness of breath or where they hear a whistling or wheezy sound in their chest when they breathe.
Read MoreHealth concerns your gynecologist needs to know about
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These issues are rather embarrassing and are not likely things you would even consider discussing with your best friend, let alone your gynecologist.
Read MoreJanuary designated as cervical health awareness month
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However, these numbers can be reduced as cervical cancer is a highly preventable and treatable condition thanks to improvements in screening and vaccination.
Read MoreMenopause’s many effects on sex drive
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There is also another possible symptom women can experience and that is reduced sex drive and desire.
Read MoreUnderstanding 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.
Read MoreRecognizing 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.
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