Archive for July, 2008
Obesity Raises Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer In Women
An international team of researchers reported that obese women (obesity effects)who carry most of their extra weight around the stomach are 70 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic cancer treatment) is the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. It accounts for only about 2 percent of the cancers diagnosed each [...]
Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer To Treat Infertility Problems In Women!
Are you worried about your infertility problem? Gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT) is considered as the most assertive method, recommended for those couples who have not been able to conceive through normal conventional methods. Whenever you have any ovulation or cervical problems or even if your partner has a very low sperm count, then your doctor [...]
Treating Rare Breast Cancer With Radiation Therapy May Lower Recurrence Rate
According to a study, patients with a rare type of breast cancer may benefit from receiving radiation therapy in addition to surgery to prevent recurrence. Phyllodes tumors are rare breast tumors that develop in the connective tissue of the breast, as opposed to more common carcinomas, which develop in the ducts or lobules of the [...]
Untreated Endometrial Hyperplasia Can Lead To Womb Cancer!
Womb or uterus is the major organ in a woman’s body which plays a vital role in your pregnancy. It is the major part which carries the implantation and development of fertilized egg. So, maintaining a healthy uterus is very essential in order to become a successful mother in your life. Any abnormal or undesirable [...]
Slow Exercise Is Better For Menopausal Women Than Fast Exercise
It’s an inevitable truth: as we get older, our muscles deteriorate and we become weaker. Not only can this be an immensely frustrating change, but it can also have many other, more serious implications. We become clumsier and begin to have more falls, often resulting in broken bones or even more severe injuries. Now one [...]
Major Sources That Contribute To The Delayed Puberty Or Sexual Development In Girls!
It is quite common for girls to develop their primary and secondary sexual characters when they reach particular stage of their life. Normally the average age of girl to develop puberty (puberty in girls) is between 9-15 years. The term delayed puberty or delayed sexual development in girls is mainly referred to the absence of [...]
Breast Reconstruction Can Have Lasting Benefits
Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery can have lasting benefits for women’s psychological well-being and body image, a new study suggests. Research has shown that for women who have a mastectomy to treat breast cancer (breast cancer treatment), reconstructive surgery can provide a psychological lift, helping to improve low self-esteem and body image. But whether those [...]
Cystocele! The Sudden Fall Of Bladder In Your Vagina!
Can you imagine your bladder can fall into vagina? Whenever the protective wall between your bladder and vagina weakens by any means, then it will possibly allow your bladder to droop into the vagina. This particular condition of prolapsed bladder is commonly known as cystocele and it can cause severe discomfort for you and you [...]
