Women Health

Your working environment and your day to day life may not always be the most forgiving when it comes to trying to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. We all know eating healthy food is vital for our bodies, but when pushed for time, it’s easier to go for something we can just throw in [...]

The U.S. accounts for the highest rate of teen pregnancy, and the resulting birth and abortion among the industrialized countries. As high as one million teenagers become pregnant in the U.S.; In Texas alone, a teenager becomes mother every ten minutes. Here are some more shocking stats: (Click on the image for full view)

You can get HIV from sex. You can get HIV from touching someone with the infection. You can get HIV from…There are a variety of thoughts about how HIV is transmitted but many of them are just myths. It is important to work out which ones are myths and which ones are facts, so you [...]

Female sterilization is one of the most effective forms when it comes to contraception – it is the most effective form for women. This is when women are operated on to prevent pregnancy from ever happening. This is a choice not to be made lightly as it cannot be undone. What is female sterilization? This [...]

Abnormal cells in pap smear does not necessarily mean that you have cancer. There are a number of reasons why a woman will have some abnormal cells show up. However, cervical cancer is a common reason and is something that your healthcare professional will look into for you. Benign changes in a pap smear In [...]

Increased vaginal discharge is not something to initially worry about. There are many reasons why you may suffer from this and there are times that it is a good thing. However, there are types of discharge that you will need to look out for and can mean that there is an infection or problem. Increased [...]

Iron supplements are commonly taken to help those with anemia. There are many benefits to taking the tablets since they will help to combat the condition that you naturally have. However, there are also a number of downsides that you should be aware of when it comes to taking iron supplements for anemia. The benefits [...]

A healthy relationship is the best way to have a long lasting one. There are a number of things that you can do to help you and your partner when it comes to learning how to have a healthy relationship.  Most of the time, it all comes down to communication. First steps to how to [...]

There are two types of birth control pills that are common – the normal ones that are taken on a regular cycle and emergency ones that are taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It is important to understand the different types as well as finding out how to get birth control pills. Different types [...]

Breast development is an important part of womanhood. It can start at an age as early as 8 or as late as 13. The development process can be divided into various stages. Studies show that 63 percent of women want bigger breasts. The infographic below depicts some interesting facts about breasts and bra, especially the [...]