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
Question: 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...
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...
