Period pains, also known as menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea, are those aches and pains women feel during menstruation. It affects most women, with 80% reporting that they have experienced period pains at some point in their lives—however, the type of pain and its intensity range from inconvenient to excruciating. Types & Causes There are two [...]
The Secrets to Finding the Ideal Birth Control Revealed With the crazy events happening in the world right now, it helps to feel like you can control your life. One way to gain some control is by opting for birth control to help you choose when or whether you will get a child. If you [...]
Most women in their 20s and 30s are very busy, with a career, a family, a home, pets, or all of these things at once! It's easy to forget recommended health screenings when busy and relatively healthy. However, health screenings do more than fix health problems. A typical screening for a woman in her 20s [...]
Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the breast glands. On the surface, they're round, soft, and have distinct edges. Single or multiple cysts may appear on one or both breasts. They're usually non-cancerous but can cause discomfort requiring treatment. New River Women's Health provides information about breast cysts and what you can do [...]
IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are an increasingly popular form of long-term birth control for women. An IUD is a small metal or plastic T-shaped device inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. Once inserted, they are 99.7% effective and will last between 3 and 12 years, depending on the specific device. There is no [...]
Cancer is a heartbreaking illness that is very difficult to treat and incredibly painful to go through. Based on 2010-2012 data, 39.6% of Americans are diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. There are several forms of cancer that can develop in many different ways. Breast cancer is a form of cancer that [...]
Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women globally, only falling behind non-melanoma skin cancers. The five-year survivability rate of stage 1 breast cancer is about 99%, while stages 2 and 3 have survival rates of around 86% and 28%, respectively. Therefore, early detection is critical to increasing your chances of [...]
As a person ages, they may begin to have more difficulty losing weight and/or develop high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Medical research shows these issues could signify more than the natural aging process, and that insulin resistance (prediabetes) could be a contributing factor for those who've developed these concerning health issues. What is Insulin [...]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects over 25 percent of women of childbearing age. That equates to about 1 in 10. This means you are quite likely to know someone who suffers from this disorder. While many women are affected with health symptoms during their menstrual cycle, PCOS is comprised of a much different series of symptoms. [...]
Endometriosis is a health condition in which the uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, rather than solely within it. This can result in abnormally heavy periods as well as pain that exceeds that of normal menstrual cramping that women are used to experiencing. It is a fairly common health problem, impacting more than 6 million [...]
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