Women Health

When we speak of what is HRT, the term HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy which can take different forms of hormonal treatments. However what is most commonly understood by the term HRT is when it is used for treatment of menopausal symptoms. What is HRT used for? When women undergo menopause their ovaries stop [...]

Acne and pimples are rather clearly visible on the face and produce a natural desire to get rid of them. Blackheads are also more clearly visible and we look for ways and means to get rid of them. But what about whiteheads – the less visible small, flesh colored bumps that we may have on [...]

One of the common side effects of a surgical removal of female sexual organs is hysterectomy weight gain. This occurs mainly due to the fall in levels of estrogen in the system; however there are several other reasons for this as well. 1. Hysterectomy weight gain is more likely to happen if a woman’s ovaries [...]

According to the World Health Organisation, obesity has almost doubled worldwide since 1980. Recent studies show that almost a quarter of adults in England are classified as obese. Living with obesity can be a real struggle and for many, losing weight can be a constant battle. If you are classified as obese, then you are [...]

Though the first of the possible reasons for missing a period that any woman is likely to think about is pregnancy, the fact is that there are many other reasons why a woman may miss her period. Let us take a look at them; some of which you may have thought of, and others you [...]

There are different types of hysterectomies, in terms of what organs are removed and what are kept in place; as well there are different types of hysterectomies in terms of the operative procedures used to perform them. The laparoscopic hysterectomy recovery times can vary depending upon the type of procedure used. Overall, laparoscopic hysterectomy recovery [...]

Breast cancer is one of the most dreaded conditions of them all. Nonetheless having breast cancer is not a death sentence and we have to keep in mind that there are a lot of people who managed to fight it and now they are the symbols of true survivors. They achieved all this while living [...]

Thought the reproductive system function is chiefly that of reproduction or procreation of future generations, there are also a whole lot of other functions of the female body that are governed by the reproductive system. The primary reproductive system function The three main internal organs that constitute the female reproductive system are the ovaries, the [...]

Many of us probably know that while heart disease is traditionally believed to be something of a male ailment, this disease is the biggest killer of women worldwide. Since this is the case, signs of heart disease in women are vital to watch out for; also because the disease tends to manifest in a different [...]

22.9% of all female cancers are breast cancer, making this one of the most common diseases for women. The key to a favorable outcome and a better survival prognosis for breast cancer victims is timely detection of the disease which is why the early signs of breast cancer are important to detect. What are the [...]