Women's wellness programs address metabolic management for PCOS, holistic fibroid reduction, and symptom mapping for endometriosis.
In most cases, a minor cut to a baby's finger is treatable at home. The best way to stop the bleeding is with firm pressure. When treating the finger, clear it of any bacteria and protect it from further damage to assist in proper healing.
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One of the key benefits of exercise is that it helps reduce menstrual cramping. But sometimes, it has the opposite effect. If you suffer from menstrual like cramping during exercise, there are a number of possible causes, and some of them are potentially serious.
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When you have menstrual cramps, sometimes all you want to do is lie down and hope they go away; most days, you don’t have that luxury. If you relax with a hot cup of ginger tea, you might find relief from the herb's healing properties. However, you should talk to your doctor before using ginger as a treatment method.
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At some point in their lives, many women hear that a menstrual cycle is supposed to last 28 days. Although this is the average length of time in between menstrual cycles, many women have cycles that are longer or shorter than this and fall well within a normal range.
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Vaginitis is a common problem that impacts women of all ages, including children. Children's Hospital Boston explains that vaginitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the vagina. There are a number of causes of vaginitis.
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PSD, which stands for pubic symphysis dysfunction, is more commonly known as symphysis pubis dysfunction, or SPD. A more general term for this disorder is pelvic girdle pain, a condition that affects about one in five pregnant women, according to GP Online.
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Many women have a small amount of vaginal discharge, especially during their childbearing years. This discharge is usually a clear, white or slightly yellow fluid secreted by glands in the cervix and vaginal lining.
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Dealing with menopause and the changes it brings can be a challenge. Hot flashes, mood swings, loss of sexual desire and depression are all symptoms that can occur, along with weight gain around the waist and abdomen.
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From the first menstrual period through the onset of menopause, women occasionally experience vaginal bleeding or spotting at unexpected, random times. While many of these irregularities are no cause for concern, the numerous "what-ifs" that accompany premenstrual spotting can leave a woman feeling uncertain.
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Anytime you experience abdominal pain with vaginal spotting, there is a good chance the cause is related to your reproductive system. Vaginal spotting most often comes from the uterus, although bleeding from the cervix or vagina could also cause spotting.
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The menstrual cycle is typically 21 to 28 days; however, the amount of days in the menstrual cycle can change due to medical conditions, stress, illness, medication and lifestyle changes with exercising and dieting. Exercising excessively or participating in strenuous sports can delay your period.
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Arising from your body’s production of prostaglandins, menstrual cramps -- called dysmenorrhea in medical circles -- can lead to excruciating pain for many women, potentially limiting prolonged physical activity like running.
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Uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecologic tumors, affecting an estimated 25 percent of adult women. The tumor is an overgrowth of the myometrium, the muscular, middle layer of the uterus, resulting in the distortion of the normal architecture of the uterus.
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A woman of childbearing age typically has a monthly period with menstrual flow lasting from 2 to 7 days. In some women, menstrual bleeding may be irregular, occurring either intermittently or continuously throughout the month.
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Lower back pain around the middle of your menstrual cycle may occur when you ovulate. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), about 20 percent of women experience this pain. Lower back pain associated with ovulation is known as “mittelschmerz,” which comes from the German words for “middle” and “pain.
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Medical conditions causing irritation of the vagina and a woman's sensitive external genital tissues often cause similar symptoms, including pain, burning and itching. If you experience such symptoms, you may suspect a yeast infection or sexually transmitted disease, such as genital herpes.
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Connective tissue make up fibroid tumors (fibroma), which can grow in any organ of the body and usually don’t need to be removed. They may be called hard, soft, benign or fibrosarcoma (if they turn out to be cancerous). They are also called by the location of the tumor as in uterine fibroma.
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From time to time, you may experience a period that comes late or early. This is perfectly normal and most women will experience this due to stress, changes in hormone levels or after pregnancy. The period can also come early due to dieting or rapid weight loss.
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All women will go through menopause. For American women, the mean age is 51. The symptoms of menopause vary as greatly as women do. Some women experience no symptoms while others have severe symptoms. Some women have symptoms for years while others may have them for only months.
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The breasts contain a number of specialized cell types that work together to allow lactation. The glandular tissue of the breast is made up of lobules and ducts, which produce milk and carry that milk to the nipple.
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