Woman's Health

What is vaginismus? Vaginismus is a medical condition where the pelvic floor muscles around the vagina tighten to the extent that sex is painful and not very nice or altogether impossible. The tightening of the muscles happens involuntarily – the woman may not even know it is happening. Sometimes, muscles spasms, in addition […]

Just when you think the worst of the menopause symptoms are over, there is the menopause weight gain symptom to deal with. Weight gain begins primarily during perimenopause. It is estimated that a woman may gain a pound a year during this time.
There are many causes of menopausal weight gain and the following is […]

The cervix is located in the lower narrow portion of the uterus, this opening to the passageway is called the cervical canal. During a menstrual period the blood flows down from the uterus through the canal and into the vagina. Producing mucus that helps sperm move from the vagina to the uterus, the cervix remains […]

The facts of sex after menopause are:
• Loss of sexual desire is not experienced by the majority of menopausal women.
• Loss of sexual desire is not associated with decreased levels of estrogen.
If you are experiencing decreased sexual desire after menopause, talk to your doctor to determine what type of treatment he can prescribe that is safe […]

Menopause is a natural event, and menopause symptoms normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55.
Menopause is the transition period in a woman’s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, your body produces less oestrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, and eventually stops altogether.
The many and different symptoms you feel […]

At one time or another in her life, every woman has experienced one. What is it you ask? I’m talking about yeast infections or Candida. Every woman who’s had one knows what an ordeal it is to get rid of one.
Here are five tips to avoid a yeast infection before it ever starts.
1. […]

A few of the foods and substances to avoid because they can aggravate the symptoms of PMS.
These include:

Caffeine. Can elevate estrogen levels in women – which can increases the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer, fibroid tumors, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) . Cutting down or eliminating caffeine, which is […]

Breastfeeding problems, such as milk production difficulties, are not as common when using the PDF feeding method, but they do occur. Even if you are well rested, eating healthy, have a pretty routine life, and your baby is growing and getting enough food, you still may experience a milk production issue. Many things can cause […]