Women

The sum total of a person's actual experiences are the result of a sequence of socially defined roles, events and decisions. It is possible to examine an individual's life, and from it, deduce how events before birth and in early life influence future choices, events and the development of disease.

Cervical cancer diagnosis is often related to factors associated with a woman’s race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education, and geographic location. These influencers can largely determine diagnosis, treatment, and or survival rates.

PMS can cause a variety of unpleasant emotional symptoms. Here's everything you need to know about why PMS can make you miserable and what you can do about it!

The female genitalia is often a taboo topic even amongst women. Often, women only talk about it with their gynecologist but there are a lot of things that we should know about so we don't always end up guessing like how it should look like or smell like...Read on and be educated...It's about time.

When it comes to taking care of your period, women have more options than ever. And though they've been around for decades, most women have never heard of them before. I'll give you the inside scoop on menstrual cups, from why you should use them, to how.

Genetic testing is often recommended to women who have abnormal first trimester screening tests, for women of advanced maternal age, and for those considered high risk for certain genetic diseases.

Did you know that 50 to 70 percent Caucasian and 80 percent African American women suffer from uterine fibroids? Let's take a closer look at the 6 types of growths and the symptoms that accompany this debilitating condition.

You should really know the facts about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to protect yourself, your children, and live the best life you can, sickness free. More than 50% of women in the US have these symptoms and don't believe that there's any way out, but there is!

Cervical cancer is a killer of women in the reproductive age. It's incidence is declining in developed countries, thanks to health education and proper screening methods. Unfortunately, it is still common in developing countries.

Menstrual cups offer a healthier, more comfortable, more environmentally friendly, and cost-effective alternative for women who are sick and tired of disposable pads and tampons.

Dealing with a late or missed period and positive you're not pregnant? You're not alone! Read on for clues to why your period is MIA and that pregnancy test is a BFN.

There are many birth control options out there. This is my experience with Tarina Fe 1/20 birth control pills: the pros and cons and how it worked for me.

HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening condition affecting pregnant women. It stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelet Count. This article discusses causes, signs, and symptoms.

Are you being diagnosed with a blighted ovum? Don't worry about how far along you are or your hCG levels. Your doctor needs to be monitoring the size of the gestational sac.

While there are women who are fine with taking contraceptives, others prefer natural solutions for shortening their periods.

Swimming while on your period is easier than you may think. Learn about the different ways you can go swimming when it's that time of the month!

There are many causes for itchy bumps, lumps, cysts and sores on the vagina. The fear that it may be a sexually transmitted disease is understandable; however, most often there is another explanation for these symptoms. Read on for help diagnosing your symptoms.

Nausea is one symptom of perimenopause, the beginning phase of menopause. Here are some ways to relieve perimenopausal nausea and feel better.

My PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) was debilitating. After making some changes to my lifestyle, my symptoms have reduced dramatically. Here's what I did to ease my symptoms.

Endometriosis can ruin the quality of life of any woman who suffers from it. However, making changes in the diet may prove to alleviate the symptoms.

For some women, perimenopause and lactose intolerance go hand-in-hand. Learn what causes lactose intolerance and how to reduce the symptoms.

Many think that Monistat burns because it's healing, but that's untrue. There are other painless cures that don't burn at all. We'll go over your other options in detail in this article.

Scientific research has proven that sexual partners who practice oral sex have higher risks bacterial vaginosis.

The subject of how to avoid pregnancy has many myths attached to it, so if you don't want to get pregnant, here are the things you need to know. Let's dispel those myths right now.

Sometimes, the vagina gets a bad name. This article sets the record straight with facts about the inherent beauty of this part of the female anatomy.

Many women are worried unnecessarily when their hCG levels do not double within 48 hours. Here are four sources demonstrating that hCG levels can rise more slowly—and still be within the normal range.

If you suffer from severe period cramps, you need to read this article and see a doctor. Find out what may be causing the pain.

Do you know your hCG numbers at 16 days past ovulation (DPO)? In this article, I discuss a study that examines the relationship between hCG numbers and pregnancy viability.

The key to surviving breast cancer is early detection and treatment. By giving yourself a breast exam each month, you will notice if there are any changes in your breasts.