More than 90% of women report experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at some point. PMS includes a wide range of symptoms — from bloating and weight gain to mood swings and fatigue — and severe PMS can seriously interfere with your daily life. If you dread your period because PMS symptoms affect your personal relationships or your performanceContinue reading “Do I Just Have to Deal With PMS, or Can It Be Treated?”
About half of American women over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the country, and it makes your bones more fragile and prone to breaking. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but it’s particularly common in women — and your risk increases as you age. But is getting osteoporosis inevitable?Continue reading “Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented?”
Maybe you hesitate to laugh too hard at a friend’s joke. Maybe you’ve toned down your workouts recently. Or maybe you say no to certain activities because you’re worried a bathroom won’t be close enough if you need it. If these scenarios sound familiar, you might have urinary incontinence — and it’s time to doContinue reading “Which Type of Incontinence Do You Have?”
Women are born with two ovaries. Each ovary is about the size of an almond, and they’re located on either side of the uterus in the lower abdomen. Your ovaries change throughout your menstrual cycle as they grow, store, and release eggs to be fertilized. As part of this process, ovarian cysts may develop fromContinue reading “Do Ovarian Cysts Resolve on Their Own?”
Have you been diagnosed with heavy menstrual bleeding, also called menorrhagia? Your doctor may have recommended endometrial ablation, a minimally invasive surgery that destroys the lining of your uterus and puts an end to painful, heavy periods. Endometrial ablation can be an effective treatment for heavy periods. Up to 70% of women who get ablationContinue reading “What to Consider if You Need Ablation, but Want to Get Pregnant”
A mammogram is a breast X-ray that detects changes in your breast tissue. It’s one of the best ways to identify breast cancer when it’s still in early stages and at its most treatable. In fact, about 87% cases of breast cancer are diagnosed following mammograms. Experts agree that regular mammograms are essential for preventiveContinue reading “Are You on the Right Schedule With Your Mammograms?”
About 1 in 8 women in the United States develops breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second-most common type of cancer in women, and while it can’t be prevented, proactive care is critical. Why? Because breast cancer that’s identified early has more treatment options and a greater chance of survival. In fact,Continue reading “How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam”
Your health is your greatest asset. You do everything from eating a nutritious diet to getting regular physical exams when it comes to protecting your health, but when was the last time you thought about your bone health? Bone is one of the hardest substances in your body, and it’s made of living tissue, justContinue reading “Who Needs a DEXA Scan?”
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5 million American women. It’s a hormone disorder that causes irregular menstrual cycles, physical changes, and in many cases, infertility. Although PCOS is very common, the causes behind it are still relatively unknown. It affects women of all ages, and it’s most commonly diagnosed in 20- to 40-year-olds whoContinue reading “Risk Factors for PCOS”
Is your menstrual period normal? It might not be an easy question, but the answer is important. Many women live with abnormally heavy menstrual periods, severe cramps, and other symptoms every month — but treatment can help. There are many possible causes of heavy menstrual bleeding (like uterine fibroids), and the right treatment depends onContinue reading “When Might I Need Radiofrequency Ablation?”
