Women Health

The people interested in the risk factors of bladder cancer should know that in about 40% of the cases the problem is caused by environmental and lifestyle factors. Naturally we also have to take into consideration the possible medical conditions, family history, hormonal factors, and nutritional factors. Tobacco Smoking is one of the causes of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Due to the information overload and the endless advice that women typically receive from the media, many myths and misconceptions tend to be confused with fact. This can be misleading and could prevent women from achieving the fitness goals that they set for themselves. 1. Weights make women bulky This is easily the most common [...]

Men seem to be moody just as much as women do, however when it’s a man who gets cranky, he’s just having a bad day; when it’s mood swings in women however there is a less accommodating reaction and a lot of men just tend to dismiss them as PMS. Premenstrual Stress (PMS) PMS is [...]

Getting breast implants is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures around, and they are safer to do today than they have ever been before. Though the safety track record is much improved in recent times, and with modern techniques, breastfeeding with implants – whether this will be possible in the future – is one [...]

A hysterectomy refers to the surgical removal of the reproductive organs of a woman, either in part or completely – a radical hysterectomy removes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the entire uterus, cervix, upper vagina and lymph nodes, a complete hysterectomy removes the entire uterus and cervix, whereas a subtotal hysterectomy removes only the uterus, leaving [...]

There are a number of myths and misconceptions that have come to be associated with conception, pregnancy and women’s sexual health. Let us look at some of them and examine their veracity. Herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases have visible symptoms This is not always so, and a majority of those suffering from genital herpes [...]

One of the most popular kinds of obesity interventions today is stomach stapling. With this being a surgical procedure, people would be hesitant to go in for it without having complete information about it. Some of the frequently asked questions about stomach stapling, as well as their answers are attempted to be covered below – [...]

It is often assumed that since the words natural and bioidentical are attached to this type of HRT, that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is somehow more efficacious and safer, with fewer side effects than other forms of HRT or synthetic HRT. Additionally celebrity endorsements from individuals such as Oprah Winfrey and Suzanne Somers have caused [...]