The Scorching Reality: Health Issues Caused by Extreme Heat
Introduction As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat events have become more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to human health. Heatwaves and >> Read More ...
Women’s Health and Pregnancy
First Trimester Pregnancy Bleeding – Meaning, Tests, Treatment
What does first trimester bleeding mean? Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is not uncommon but should always be taken seriously. Miscarriage is possible and this is known as a threatened abortion. It is important to differentiate abnormal vaginal bleeding from an implantation bleed which is normal. An implantation bleed >> Read More ...
Menopause Bleeding – Causes and Warning Signs
It is important to differentiate an abnormal vaginal bleed from a menstrual bleed (periods) within the reproductive years of a woman’s life. However, once menopause sets in then any vaginal bleeding may be considered abnormal. Bleeding after menopause may not always due to serious causes but should be investigated as it >> Read More ...
Mastitis (Breast Infection) Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
It is not uncommon for breast-feeding mothers to experience a breast infection. Most of the time these infections affect only one breast at a time. It can occur in as many as 1 in 3 breast-feeding mothers and most commonly in the first 3 months of a baby’s life. Although uncomfortable, these breast infections are not a >> Read More ...
Blocked Menstrual Flow (Periods) Causes and Complications
There are many reasons why a young girl may not menstruate despite obvious signs of puberty and even other menstrual symptoms. From pregnancy and hormonal disturbances to drugs and even psychological stress, the menstrual cycle can be impacted to varying degrees. However, in these cases menstruation (periods) does not >> Read More ...
Prolonged Periods – Causes of Abnormally Long Menstrual Bleeding
Menstruation is a normal physiological process in the teen girls and women of reproductive age. However, it can vary among females. Not every woman will menstruate for the same duration. Even the quantity of menses (period blood) varies. However, there is an average duration of menstrual periods and average quantity of >> Read More ...
Vaginal Symptoms (Redness, Dryness, Swelling) Causes
As with any part of the body, the genitalia in females may experience symptoms due to irritation, injury, infection or various other causes. It is important to know the different terms for the external female genitalia as discussed under the parts of the vagina. Although the term vagina is used broadly to describe all the >> Read More ...
Abnormal Menstrual Cycle (Length, Bleeding) Duration and Causes
Despite it being a normal physiologic process for young girls after puberty and for women before menopause, there is often confusion about what constitutes a normal menstrual cycle. Sometimes unusual patterns in the menstrual cycle may be deemed as abnormal variations. However, at other times an abnormal menstrual cycle >> Read More ...
10 Signs of Endometriosis (Endometrial Tissue Outside Uterus)
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that affects as many as 1 in 10 women in the United States. It can cause significant disturbances in the menstrual cycle and is known for severe pelvic pain. However, endometriosis is a far more complex condition that period pain. It also affects fertility and some studies suggest >> Read More ...
Early Miscarriage (First Trimester Loss of Pregnancy)
Miscarriage brings about not only the termination of pregnancy but also a sense of loss for would-be parents. It is normal for a woman to feel extreme sadness and sometimes even guilt at being unable to continue the pregnancy. However, it is important to remember that a miscarriage is nature’s way of ending a pregnancy >> Read More ...
Pregnancy Heartburn and Indigestion Causes and Remedies
There are many uncomfortable symptoms that may arise during pregnancy, and not all are related to the lower abomen and growing uterus. Some of these symptoms can occur higher up the torso and affect the digestive tract. Heartburn and indigestion are two common symptoms that occur in pregnancy and most pregnant women will >> Read More ...