Find the most relaxed position for your body while inserting the tampon. Raising one of your legs on a footstool or on the rim of a toilet makes the process easier. Here's how to insert a tampon...
Cramps are caused by the contraction of the uterus during menstruation and vary in intensity from mild to debilitating.
Premenstrual syndrome, better known as PMS, is a group of symptoms that occur before the beginning of your menstrual period.
Premenstrual syndrome, better known as PMS, is a group of symptoms that occur before the beginning of your menstrual period. These symptoms may include cramps, bloating, headaches, fatigue, and...
Bloating, a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), frequently goes hand in hand with menstrual cramping. It can also be caused by intestinal gas.
Varicose veins are twisted enlarged veins, especially in the lower legs. Many factors are in involved in development of the condition, including gender (women are more prone), age, pregnancy and...
Varicose veins are raised and blue, and are caused by leaky valves inside superficial leg veins. Because superficial veins have less muscle and bone to support them, their walls are more apt to...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that 43,700 people (43,300 women and 400 men) will die from breast cancer this year. Although the cause and cure of...
Vaginal infections can be difficult to diagnose and treat in the backcountry. Since some vaginal infections can lead to severe illness or infertility it is important to catch these early.
Treatment for vaginal infections in the wilderness involves prevention, restoring the acidity of the vagina and monitoring for serious infections requiring evacuation.
Vaginal discharge is normal, but the amount may be altered by infection, hormonal changes, illness and stress. Some women naturally have heavier discharge, which may fluctuate around the menstrual...
Some vaginal discharge is normal. A change in discharge can indicate the presence of some type of infection or a hormone imbalance. Pay close attention to unusual smell or color in your discharge...
Vaginal infections are most commonly caused by bacteria, trichomoniasis, yeast and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Treatment largely depends on the cause of the infection, but certain steps...
Understanding the natural cycle of menopause can help you to accept it, or even embrace it. Menopause represents the end of nearly 40 years of menstruation. Your ovaries have produced an egg cell...
If you're a woman around age 50 or have had an ovariectomy, you're most likely facing menopause. Although some women breeze through menopause, others experience mood changes, hot flashes, sweats...
Menopause is not a disease, so it doesn't require treatment. However, women can seek therapy for menopause to reduce their symptoms and delay changes brought on by the decline in estrogen and...
With the approach of menopause, many women will experience physical and emotional changes. Some of these symptoms can be blamed on menopause, while others are just part of the natural aging process.
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Approximately 75% of women experience them during their menopausal transition. Hot flashes last from two to five minutes. They are not...
Look at menopause as a beginning. Listen to your wise and mature body. Learn to pamper yourself and to care for yourself in a way that promotes physical and emotional well-being.
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