What Are The Treatments For Severe PMS Symptoms?
My PMS cycles are becoming more intense, beginning one week prior to when my period begins. What can I do to treat these periods? Some women find that...
Is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Flow Normal?
Is an extremely heavy menstrual flow indicative of a serious health problem? I have two children and after their birth, I had an extremely heavy menstrual...
Is It Normal To Skip A Period For A Month?
I’m 36 years old and have had two C-sections. In the last three years I have experienced a heavy period or not had one at all for a couple of months....
How Long Does Menopause Last?
How long will menopause last? I understand that it differs for each person. I’d just like to know the average. You will be “in menopause”...
What Can You Do To Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
I have a problem with Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s). I get them constantly, always right after having intercourse. I am getting frustrated because...
When Should I Start Hormone Replacement Therapy?
When a woman is approaching menopause, how does she know when it is time for hormone therapy? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not a given. Despite...
Can You Relieve Menopausal Symptoms By Taking The Pill?
I’m almost 45 and have just about had it with my periods. They’re coming much less regularly than they used to and the PMS is really bad. My...
Why Do I Get Chocolate Cravings During My Period?
I crave chocolate, especially during my period. Are my chocolate cravings real? Is this all in my head? You are far from alone in your quest for chocolate....
Is It Possible To Have A Fibroid Removed But Not Have A Hysterectomy?
I’m 33 years old and I have a fibroid. It causes me to have heavy periods and to be anemic. The tumor is noncancerous according to tests after a...
Side Effects Of Treating Menopause With Hormone Replacement Therapy
How do hormone drugs prescribed for women affect migraines? I have a rare blood disorder. I am missing protein C and therefore have a tendency to develop...
How Do I Know If I Have A UTI Or Bladder Infection?
I find that I’m running to the bathroom — that I just have to go! Is this a bladder infection? Or is a UTI? How can you tell? Most people use...
What Are The Symptoms Of PMS And What Are The Treatments?
Every month around my period I get really forgetful. Is that a sign of PMS? What are other symptoms and what causes it? Why doesn’t everyone get...
Reducing Bust Size Naturally With Exercise
I am very large-busted and would like to decrease my breast size without surgery. Are there any exercises I can do to accomplish this? If you want to reduce...
The Benefits And Side Effects Of Natural Progesterone Creams
What are your thoughts on the use of natural progesterone creams to treat symptoms such mood swings, irritability, depression, loss of libido and headaches?...
What Are The Breast Health Benefits Of Flaxseed?
My breasts get really sore every month near my period. Do you have any suggestions? I’ve already given up caffeine. Breast pain that comes and goes...
Why Do Women Get Recurring Urinary Tract Infections?
I have had ultrasounds and all my annual gynecological exams have been normal. My doctors continue to treat it with Bactrim unless there is evidence of...
What Is Causing Pain In My Right Breast?
My right breast has been causing me a lot of pain the past two weeks. What could this be? I’m too scared to see my doctor. With everything we hear...
What Is The Best Lotion For Chapped Nipples?
What is the best type of lotion to put on chapped nipples? I presume that you are breast-feeding. But if you’re not, and your nipples are chapped...
Are There Any Natural Ways To Increase Breast Size?
I am 20 years old. Many of my friends have well-developed breasts. My breasts, on the other hand, are very flat. This affects my self-esteem because it...
When Will My Periods Stop?
How can I make my periods stop? I am 59 years old. I have never missed a period nor do I have any hot flashes. I don’t think this is normal. Let’s...
How Long Should Hot Flashes Last After Menopause?
I am 72 years old and take hormones, but I still get hot flashes regularly. Why do these continue at my age, and will they ever stop? The conventional...
What Is A Type 2 Pap Smear Result?
A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells in an effort to identify cervical cancer or precancerous irregularities in the cells. Until recently,...
What Are The Symptoms Of A Bladder Infection?
Having to urinate every 15 minutes, having burning or pain with urination, and passing blood in your urine, are classic symptoms of a bladder infection....
What Type Of Diet Is Best For Treating PMS?
What type of diet is best for treating PMS? I’m having mood swings but want to try as natural approach as possible. If you want to control the symptoms...
Is Douching Bad For You?
I have heard from many people that they douche. But on the other hand I have heard that douching is bad for you — am I right? Have I heard correct,...
My Period Has Stopped – Could Running Be The Cause?
I’m 15 and I’ve been running for a year now. I haven’t gotten my period for six months. Is my running the cause for this? Vigorous activity...
How To Boost Your Self-Image With Sports
Women get physically active for all kinds of reasons — to lose weight, to have fun, to recapture a grade school memory. But those who stick with it,...
The Risks And Benefits Of Taking Estrogen And Tamoxifen
I have a family history of heart disease and breast cancer. What are your views of taking estrogen and tamoxifen? Would they be as effective taken together? You...
Can Cranberry Juice Help Prevent A Urinary Tract Infection?
I had a urinary tract infection recently and my doctor told me to drink plenty of fluids. How much should I drink? Also, my friend told me that if I drink...
How Do Doctors Treat Hot Flashes?
Why do they not give patients medicine for hot flashes before the blood test shows menopause is present? Actually, many doctors do write prescriptions...
Do I Need Hormone Replacement Therapy?
I’ve recently had a hysterectomy. One ovary was left in place. Is one ovary capable of producing a sufficient amount of hormones, or do I have to...
Does Taking Antibiotics Affect The Effectiveness Of Birth Control Pills?
Yes, some antibiotics and certain other medications may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. We cannot really do human trials to prove this...
Should Or Shouldn’t My Partner Douche?
Doctors don’t still recommend douching, do they? My partner insists on doing it once a week. Could you explain why she should or shouldn’t...
Can My Partner Get Dysplasia?
I have been diagnosed with mild dysplasia. A girl in my sorority told me that you can spread dysplasia to your partner and guys will never know they have...
What’s The Best Way To Prevent And Treat A Yeast Infection?
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. This organism is normally present in the body, in a healthy balance with other...
The Value Of Breast Self-Examination
New evidence is emerging about breast cancer prevention. It may include lifestyle factors, such as eating a low-fat diet with lots of soy, exercising and...
How To Prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Oh, those pesky bladder infections. Women who have never had a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) should count themselves lucky. In most healthy women,...
Yeast Infections – The Problem With Self Treatment
A yeast infection is one of the most common type of vaginal infection. While they are not really dangerous or harmful, they can be miserably uncomfortable,...
Gynecological Exam: Why Women Should Have It
Most women who have annual gynecological exams do not consider it the highlight of their year. I bet there are plenty of women who would rather spend a...
Does Estrogen Affect Older Women’s Sleep Disorders?
Despite questions about the usefulness of estrogen replacement therapy as a way to reduce the risk of heart disease in women, scientists want to know just...
Recurrent Yeast Infections May Need Extra Help
Women who have frequent or recurring vaginal yeast infections may need more extensive treatment than many currently get, according to experts. Longer periods...
Getting Rid Of Water Retention Bloating
I suffer from water retention and sometimes gain a lot of weight if I haven’t taken a diuretic. Is there a connection between weight gain and water...
Routine Chlamydia Screening Recommended For Young Women
A new set of recommendations suggest that primary care physicians should screen all sexually active women 25 years or younger for chlamydia during their...
