Statistically, an American woman has about a 12.5% chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during her lifetime. The incidence rates have been increasing slightly every year in recent decades – some of the reasons appear to be uncontrollable, but others are controllable. There are numerous issues associated with breast cancer. Below,
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Responsibilities of a Midwife
A midwife is someone who will provide individualized care to women before, during, and after pregnancy. In fact, certified nurse-midwives are able to deliver a baby safely. If a mother has a chronic illness, or if it is a high-risk pregnancy, then the midwife will consult with an OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist) or refer the mother to
Read MoreWhat Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse
A urogynecologist is a doctor with special training in disorders that affect the pelvic floors or bladder of women. What that means is these specialists help women who have had a pelvic floor collapse, which occurs sometimes after childbirth or due to other causes such as genetics and age. The affected structures are usually the
Read MoreHow to Maintain Your Breast’s Health
With the amount of effort and research invested into finding a cure for breast cancer, it is heartbreaking, almost inconceivable, that the number of diagnoses continues to rise each year. However, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Here are some ways that you can maintain your breasts’
Read MoreCervical Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Cure & Prevention
One of the most common cancers in women, cervical cancer most often affects women between the ages of 35 and 44. While certain factors are at play that may increase a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer, the survival rate of cases diagnosed early is an amazing 92 percent. With these encouraging statistics, it helps
Read MoreHow Common is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine or the inability to hold urine in. With incontinence, a physical condition can become quite an emotional problem; one that can be embarrassing and not always the topic of “polite” conversation. For women who are incontinent, visits to someone’s house or going on long road
Read MoreTreatments for Infertility
Modern medicine has made terrific strides with regard to reproductive health for both men and women. The medical field now has tests to verify fertility levels in both genders – and in cases where pregnancy eludes a couple, there are measures that can be taken to help couples achieve pregnancy. In the past, it was
Read MoreBreast Cancer Screening
When cells in and around the breast are growing abnormally and out of control, breast cancer occurs. The cancer can be benign (not life-threatening) or malignant (life-threatening), and the goal is to catch the cancer before it can spread to other parts of the body through the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Approximately 1 in 8
Read MorePrenatal Care for your Baby
Prenatal care is critical for the health of your unborn baby. Regular OB-GYN visits can ensure your little bundle of joy arrives safe, sound, and has every possible advantage when it comes to health. If you’re pregnant, you’ll want to focus on keeping yourself and your baby-to-be as healthy as possible. First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)
Read MoreMenopause: What to Expect
The cessation of a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle marks the end of their reproductive years and the onset of menopause. This typically starts in a woman’s late 30s or 40s, and the first phase is called perimenopause, meaning “around menopause.” This first phase of menopause is marked by erratic periods and possibly heavier-than-normal bleeding, which
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