Cervical Cancer Awareness

The infamous pap smear test. If you have yet to engage in one of them, you may have a lot of questions. Relax, this form of test has been performed for years and has additionally saved millions of lives in the process. Pap smear checkups can make all the difference in your female health pathology, so they are a very crucial part of being a woman.

Is It Menopause or Peri-Menopause?

We can all remember how easy it was when our monthly period began. One day there it was, and puberty set in. Going into menopause isn't easy and most women will have fits and starts through what is know as "peri-menopause" before they can say they have  finally experienced "menopause".  So at what point does this huge transition in a woman's life become the "real thing"?

What are the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases? 

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the least diagnosed group of diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is estimated that there are between eighteen and nineteen million new cases of STDs each year. About half of these new cases are among 15-24 year olds. The most common STDs are caused by either viruses, bacteria, or parasites, and as the name connotes, they are transmitted through sexual contact. Some diseases classified as sexually transmitted diseases may be passed through other forms of contact.

Kegels Benefits

Kegels exercises are most often associated with pregnancy. However, they are an important part of our overall health as women whether or not we have been or currently are pregnant. Kegels exercise strengthens the pelvic floor muscles that are responsible for keeping our pelvic organs in place in order to avoid urinary incontinence. Kegels increase sexual response as well. As the pelvic floor muscles are strengthened, women have reported more sexual satisfaction.

And As The Night Perspires

Did you wake up in the middle of the night to discover that you are drenched with sweat?  If you did and this is not the first time that this has happened you might be experiencing sleep sweating.  Night sweats can and do happen to a lot of people and there are several reasons this could be happening. Let’s go over possible reasons for night sweats symptoms and causes.

Thyroid Problems Affect Fertility and Metabolism in Women

We may not mention Thyroid gland as often as diet and pregnancy issues, on our daily discussions, although thyroid gland is a major component of the endocrine system. This giant system needs chapters to be covered, but we chose Thyroid gland due to its major role. So where is it located and how does it look?

Gynecological News Hot Topics

There has been a recent study released by the University of South Florida of a technological advancement that will be actually able to detect ovarian cancer in the very early stages of the fatal disease.

Taking Birth Control Pill Has Some Nutritional Drawbacks

In today's modern world a large portion of women are taking some form of contraceptive to prevent unplanned pregnancies. The birth control pill is still one of the most popular contraceptives on the market today. Since its introduction to women decades ago "the pill", as it has become known, has been an inspiration to the modern woman allowing her to choose the best time in her life to become pregnant.  Today's birth control pill has evolved since its introduction many years ago, though the basic function has been relatively unchanged.

Hormonal Decline in the Fourties, Guys Are Dealing With it Too!

Oh how we wish men knew what we go through living in a female body. If they could walk in our shoes for just once, then maybe they would understand us a little bit better. Alas, it’s impossible, but take heart, when he hits his mid to late 40’s to 50's he may begin to come to understand the burdens of fluctuating hormones more than you think!  Andropause is the equivalent of female menopause.  And it deserves our understanding.

Are Girls Menstruating At a Younger Age?

“Children are growing up so fast these days”, we often hear so many of our elders say. But before you chalk up their words to hollow cliché, out of touch with our modern times you should know something. These wise old timers might be sensing something that may be true right down to the dense facts of biological reality. American girls are menstruating earlier these days. What age is early menstruation? Menarche, a girl’s first period or menstrual cycle used to normally be after 13 years of age.