Gynecological Disorders

How to Diagnose Dysmenorrhea

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Dysmenorrhea is the official name for cramps or painful menstruation just before and during your period. Diagnosing dysmenorrhea is simple, but many people never speak to their doctor about it. If you are experiencing painful periods, let your ... more »

How to Relieve menstrual cramps without pills

By SistaBoo

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Got Cramps? Ladies I know you dread that time of the month especially if you are apart of the many woman who suffer from menstrual cramps during that time of the month. If you don't, FORGET YOU! Just kidding. Well my mother showed me a way to ... more »

How to Retrain the Bladder

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Bladder control issues affect many women and are often the result of childbirth or menopause. Urge incontinence and a sense of frequency are some of the complaints which can affect every aspect of your life. Many times simple bladder control ... more »

How to Stop PMS With Diet

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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It's an uncomfortable time of the month between the bloating, breast tenderness, mood changes, and cramps. Your diet can have a major impact on the symptoms you experience during this time of the month. Here's how to stop PMS with diet... more »

How to treat a yeast infection with garlic

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Most women have experienced the burning, itchy feeling of a monstrous yeast infection at one point or another. Though messy, costly creams seem to work, some studies show that women who frequently get yeast infections can brew up a ... more »

How to Know If Your Pregnancy Is In Jeopardy

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Pregnancy is a precious gift to a woman and her mate. It is therefore the responsibility of both man and woman to treasure and pamper it by following their most trusted health care professional's sound advice. However, despite your best efforts ... more »

How to Treat a Vaginal Yeast Infection

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Yeast infection, which is caused by a fungus called Candida, is one of the most commonly diagnosed vaginal infections, affecting up to 3/4 of women at some point in their lifetime. If you want to eliminate the symptoms of a yeast infection, it's ... more »

How to Cope with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and Treatment

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In one of every thousand pregnancies, abnormal cells will form in the woman's uterus in what's known as a molar pregnancy. Typically these cells are expelled through miscarriage or with a surgical procedure known as dilation and curettage. In ... more »

How to Cope with Tailbone Pain during Pregnancy

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The joy of pregnancy can unfortunately be decreased in women who suffer from coccyx pain (tailbone pain). Some women have tailbone pain before becoming pregnant. Others experience new onset of tailbone pain during pregnancy, or during childbirth ... more »

How to Diagnose Polycystic Ovary Disease

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Polycystic ovarian disease, also known as Stein–Leventhal syndrome, is a hormonal problem that causes women to have a variety of symptoms. Since the symptoms are similar to many other common conditions, only your doctor can properly diagnose ... more »

How to Diagnose Uterine Fibroids

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A fibroid tumor is caused by an abnormal growth of cells inside the uterus. These cells are almost always non-cancerous. Approximately 25 percent of all women over the age of 35 have fibroids. An annual gynecological exam is the best means of ... more »

How to Diagnose Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Toxic shock syndrome is a bacterial infection that affects the female reproductive system. There are two types: staphylococcus and streptococcal. Toxic shock syndrome is linked to the use of tampons, but the strep bacteria can also cause toxic ... more »

How to Get Help for Endometriosis

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Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus. In cases of endometriosis, this tissue is most often found as lesions on other pelvic organs. Endometriosis causes infertility and severe pelvic pain and can be ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Ovarian Cyst

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Cysts are blister-looking, liquid-filled sacs on or in any part of the body--such as with ovarian cysts. A functional cyst (from a normal body process) usually goes away with menstruation or over 2-3 months. The types of cysts are follicular, ... more »

How to Avoid Menstrual Fatigue

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Millions of women suffer from fatigue during their menstrual period. The symptoms may include severe tiredness, excess sleepiness and dizziness. There may be a variety of causes for this condition, including anemia (iron deficiency), dietary ... more »

How to Compare Hysterectomy Alternatives

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Many women who suffer from intrauterine fibroids are forced to consider a hysterectomy to stop the extremely heavy menstrual bleeding, severe cramping and other discomforts associated with this condition. If you don't feel you're ready to have ... more »

How to Prevent Yeast Infections

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A yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus normally found in the body. The organism Candida albicans is usually responsible for most infections. It can be caused by a variety of reasons including tight clothing, feminine products, ... more »

How to Recognize a Menopause Migraine

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Menopause leaves women without estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. The loss of these hormones not only removes a woman's ability to birth children, but may also cause migraine headaches... more »

How to Remove a Stuck Tampon

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A tampon can get "stuck" by forgetting to take it out and inserting a new one or having intercourse without removing it. Many times a smaller tampon can get misplaced during an exercise workout. A tampon can only go so far, and there's no way it ... more »

How to Tell If Someone Has PCOS

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), affects 1 in every 10 women and often goes unnoticed until the woman tries to get pregnant. When she finds herself having difficulties, she begins to search for answers. If you are wondering how to tell if you ... more »

How to Avoid Getting a Hysterectomy

By Colette French

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For several reasons, many women suffer from abnormal vaginal bleeding. Because of severe and constant abnormal bleeding, many women are often advised to get a hysterectomy. However, there are a few natural things that women can try first before ... more »

How to Care for the Female Reproductive System

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Infertility can be heartbreaking and treating it can be expensive. While no one can guarantee you won't have fertility problems, you can help prevent them by taking a few precautions before you begin thinking about conceiving a child. Caring for ... more »

How to Get Pregnant With PCOS

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility in women. Fortunately, it is also one of the most treatable conditions. If you're trying to get pregnant with PCOS, it's imperative that you know your treatment ... more »

How to Prevent Uterine Fibroids

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Scientists do not know what causes fibroids to develop, but there is strong evidence that estrogen is the culprit. It is likely that fibroids are passed on genetically, so prevention may prove difficult... more »

How to Treat a Yeast Infection Naturally

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Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungus that normally lives in your body. Certain conditions can create an environment for the fungus to proliferate, and some of the common symptoms are a cheesy white ... more »

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