Women's wellness programs address metabolic management for PCOS, holistic fibroid reduction, and symptom mapping for endometriosis.
Ovarian cysts are common in women during reproductive years. Ovarian cysts are usually functional meaning they develop from the egg containing follicle that matures during the menstrual cycle, according to “A Gynecologist’s Second Opinion,” by William Parker, M.D.
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Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that appear in the uterus. They are composed of muscle and other tissue. Fibroids are very common in women of child-bearing age and tend to disappear or shrink after menopause. Women with uterine fibroids generally have no symptoms and seldom require medical care.
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Menstrual cramps are a widespread problem that many women face on a monthly basis. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, increasing magnesium is one effective way of treating menstrual cramps, as well as other types of menstrual-related pain -- including headaches and nausea.
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Hot flashes, sudden sensations of heat accompanied by facial reddening, sweating and, sometimes, rapid heartbeat, nausea, headache and anxiety, most often occur in menopausal women, but can occur in women -- or men -- as young as age 31.
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Women normally experience cramping as a part of the menstrual cycle. This abdominal pain can begin weeks before menstrual bleeding or midway through the cycle when ovulation takes place.Once menstruation ceases and menopause begins a woman should no longer feel menstrual pain.
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Women commonly experience uterine fibroids and cysts, particularly during childbearing years. In general, these conditions don't cause discomfort, although for some women, hormonal fluctuations can cause significant pain and bloating.
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According to a June 2011 report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an estimated 5 million to 10 million women worldwide have breast implants. Used for cosmetic reasons or to augment breast tissue after cancer surgery, these devices are filled with saline or silicone gel.
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Natural estrogens, called phytoestrogens, are plant-based foods with weak estrogen activity. Some women find that adding natural estrogen in the form of phytoestrogens helps control post menopausal symptoms, according to e.hormone.com, the website of the Center for Bioenvironmental Research.
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Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop outside or inside the uterus during a woman's childbearing years, according to Medline Plus. Medically, they are sometimes referred to as leiomyomas, myomas or fibromyomas.
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A monthly period is just part of life for women of child-bearing age. The amount and type of menstrual blood can vary from one woman to another and, in some cases, the flow can include blood clots. This can be normal, especially when it only occurs on and off for a few days.
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The website, Healthy Women states that heavy menstrual bleeding (also called menorrhagia) is defined as soaking a pad and/or tampon every hour during each menstrual cycle. According to Dr. Marina Johnson, endocrinologist, a normal menstrual period lasts 2 to 7 days within a cycle that ranges from 21 to 35 days.
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Endometriosis is the migration of endometrial tissue, the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, to areas outside the uterus.
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Evening primrose oil is a rich source of essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid, valued for its anti-inflammatory properties and its effect on many health conditions. Evening primrose oil is a natural supplement that you can purchase over the counter.
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Uterine fibroid tumors are benign growths that develop on the muscle walls of your uterus. They can cause a lot of discomfort in the forms of excessive menstrual bleeding, pain in your pelvic area, and unusually long periods.
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The right bra can do more for a girl’s self-esteem than all the valentines in the world. Ask any girl. Cleavage-creating, uplifting and contour enhancing, the (right) bra deserves a place on a wonders of the world list. Unfortunately, even a push-up bra will fall flat if the wrong size is employed.
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Epidurals provide excellent pain relief for women during labor and delivery. They are also a useful form of anesthetic for operations in the legs, pelvis or abdomen, and can be continued afterward for postoperative pain control.
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A breast lump alarms most women under normal circumstances, but breastfeeding mothers might also worry about how the lump could affect their babies. While many women immediately fear breast cancer, they should rest assured that it is extremely rare in breastfeeding women.
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Most cases of endometriosis involve the pelvic area, according to A. M. Wolthuis, C. Aelvoet, J. Bosteels and J. P. Vanrijkel in a 2003 article in the journal "Acta chir belg." However, the condition can occur in other parts of the body as well, with symptoms that intensify with the menstrual cycle.
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Sudden and often intense warmth in the face or upper body, followed by sweating, dizziness or diarrhea, characterize the occurrence of hot flashes, which are usually related to some form of hormonal change.
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If you're pregnant or hope to become pregnant, you might be concerned about a possible complication -- gestational diabetes. This temporary condition develops when a woman's body becomes resistant to insulin produced by her pancreas, causing her blood-sugar levels to rise above healthy levels.
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