Menopause occurs after a woman doesn’t menstruate for a period of 12 months. Menopause generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 in most women, and the menopausal transition can last for several years. During this transition, hormones in the body fluctuate, bone density decreases, and weight changes occur. Managing Symptoms Many symptoms are
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Pregnancy: Pain in Groin and Inner Thigh – What Can I Do?
Pregnancy can be a beautiful time as you get ready to bring a new life into the world. However, many pregnancies also bring discomfort, pain, and other unwanted symptoms. One example of an uncomfortable symptom during pregnancy is pain in the groin and inner thigh, particularly during the later months of pregnancy. This pelvic pain
Read MoreIs a Pap Smear Every Year Really Needed?
A Pap smear is a medical test performed most often by a gynecologist who tests for cervical cancer in women. The test involves collecting cells from the cervix and performing laboratory tests to check for changes in the cells that may become cancerous in the future. This is a very important cancer test that should
Read MoreHow to Sleep Better While Pregnant
Finding out that you are pregnant is exciting news – and if you are pregnant for the first time, the months ahead will bring lots of expected changes and a few surprises, too. One of the unwelcome things many pregnant women experience is having trouble sleeping. The reasons behind sleepless nights are natural – and
Read MoreWhat Does A Midwife Do?
Midwives have assisted women during childbirth for hundreds of years, but the official profession of nurse-midwife began in the US in the mid-1920s. From its beginnings in rural areas, there are now programs to certify midwives in many colleges and institutions of higher learning. A national certification exam assures soon-to-be parents that they and their
Read MoreWhat Does Being a “High Risk” for Breast Cancer Mean?
You eat right. You don’t smoke. You get enough rest and you have even eliminated all chemicals from your home. Yet at your most recent GYN appointment, you were shocked to learn that you are considered “high risk” for breast cancer. How can that be? First, know that there is no single factor that makes
Read MoreIs Age a Factor in Fertility?
How old is too old to conceive and give birth to a healthy baby? Age is certainly a factor that affects a woman’s fertility – less so for a man, although it does matter for some. Women are born with all the eggs they will have throughout their lifetime – approximately 1 to 2 million
Read MoreIs Preeclampsia Preventative?
Preeclampsia is a very dangerous condition that can surface in pregnant women, usually after twenty weeks. Previously, preeclampsia was diagnosed by extremely elevated protein levels in the mother-to-be’s urine. After doctors determined that organ problems sometimes do not result in elevated protein levels but cause preeclampsia nonetheless, it became acceptable that the condition could also
Read MoreIs the HPV Shot Effective?
The HPV vaccine is very effective against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause several types of cancer. The vaccine is effective against HPV 16 and HPV 18, which together cause 70 percent or more of the cases of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine was first licensed for use in 2006, and it continues to
Read MoreFive Healthy Snacks for Pregnancy
Navigating the nine months of pregnancy, a mother-to-be is a superhero. Not only is her body creating another life, but she is striving to be healthy for two! Despite the stress, aches, pains, and cravings that accompany pregnancy, these wonder women might feel that it’s ok to eat whatever makes them happy. However, that happiness
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