Women Diseases

Healthy Foods for Woman : So what is the best way for women to eat? Unfortunately, there’s still no single right answer to this question. Figuring out what’s best for you can be really confusing, especially with all the back and forth. Some sources will tell you to wean yourself …

Skin changes during pregnancy: In the previous article, we investigated some of the common skin changes during pregnancy. In this article, we are looking at the other groups of changes. Skin changes during pregnancy: Acne As we mentioned in the previous article, hormonal changes will increase the activity of the …

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. It’s estimated that as many as 3 of every 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome. Symptoms tend to recur in a predictable pattern. …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (moniliasis) is a yeast or fungal infection of the vulva and vagina. The most common causative organism is Candida albicans. Two other pathogens sometimes involved in this infection are Candida glabrata and Candida tropicalis. What Causes Candidiasis? Candidiasis occurs when the normal number of microorganisms that reside in …

Before defining dense breast tissue, it’s important to understand the structures of the breast. The main function of breasts is to make milk for breastfeeding a baby. The raised area on the outside is the nipple. Surrounding the nipple is darker colored skin called the areola. The inside is made …

People are often surprised to learn that breast cancer isn’t a single disease, but made up of several sub-types. Individual cancer cells contain surface proteins that respond to signals within the body to cause cancer to grow. Some cancer grows in response to the hormones estrogen or progesterone. They’re called …

Woman and Depression Statistics suggest that women are more likely to suffer from a depressive illness than men. Two out of three patients in hospitals with such disorders are women, and most of them are married. The propotions are the same among those seen by doctors but not admitted to …

Vaginal Yeast Infections What is a vaginal yeast infection? Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the …

Vaginal Discharge: Changes That May Be Signs of a Problem Is vaginal discharge normal? Yes. Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body’s way of …

Uterine Fibroids – What Happens Uterine fibroids can grow on the inside wall of the uterus , within the muscle wall of the uterus , or on the outer wall of the uterus . They can alter the shape of the uterus as they grow. Over time, the size, shape, …

Estrogen Overview What Is It? Estrogen refers to a group of hormones that play an essential role in the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and the reproductive process.Estrogen is probably the most widely known and discussed of all hormones. The term “estrogen” actually refers to any of a …