Menopause is the time in a woman’s life that signals the end of her childbearing years. Yet, if you are a woman who maintains general good health and a positive outlook, you can still have many wonderful years ahead. What You Need To Know About […]
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HRT or hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment used to replace lost hormones resulting from menopause. Additionally, HRT assists in protecting certain women from osteoporosis, which is a bone-degenerating, age-related disease. Below are three myths about hormone replacement therapy: Estrogen is Required for Orgasms
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If you suffer from vaginal dryness and discomfort, this can make sexual intimacy very painful. The good news is that there are many ways you can treat this so that you can enjoy intimacy with your partner again. There are many reasons why women suffer
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High-Tech Cure for Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition that affects many women. The condition can occur because of vaginal atrophy; a condition often caused by hormone changes associated with menopause, but may also occur in women who experience decreased
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A recent study was released from Finland designed to evaluate the risk of death due to heart disease, stroke, or any disease among users of an estrogen-based hormone therapy. Almost 500,000 women were followed from 1994 to 2009 (a total of 3.3 million years of
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Up until recently, MTHFR, short for the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase enzyme gene, was nearly unheard of. However, due to its effects on health, especially female fertility, more and more people are finding out about the MTHFR gene mutation. The MTHFR enzyme is necessary for the breakdown
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A hysterectomy is a very common procedure required by many women. It is the surgical removal of the uterus which may be required due to non-cancerous tumors called fibroids, ovarian or cervical cancer, long-term pain in the pelvic region, and due to the pain and
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NuvaRing is one of several birth control options that works by emitting hormones. It allows a woman to avoid pregnancy by placing a ring in the vagina. Like birth control medications, the product releases progestin and estrogen. This helps to prevent sperm from reaching eggs
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The annual Pap Test is a typical routine exam that women follow every year. Most of the time, it’s no big deal – you go in, have the test, and everything is fine. But what happens when the test from your physician at Woodlands OBGYN
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We all know that pregnant women need folic acid, right? The reality is that for 10-15 percent with a genetic condition, folic acid could be dangerous. If you’re a woman of childbearing age, you’ve undoubtedly been told by your obstetrician, family practice physician, and even
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