Dec 21st, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Varicose veins are sometimes just an unsightly problem that most people would wish away but sometimes there could be actual complications that may arise from varicose veins that may cause people to seek varicose veins treatments.
Sometimes, people who suffer from varicose veins may suffer from poor circulation and further problems, and [...]
Dec 18th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Women who use tampons will swear by them, however there are certain risks/cons associated with tampon use, that women should know about:
Tampons can be a little unnerving for women who are using them for the first time. The fact that they go inside can be a [...]
Dec 17th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Cervical Myelopathy is a degeneration of the spine that occurs to people usually over the age of 50.
Whereas the term myelopathy refers to any kind of problem of the spine, the term cervical refers to the neck area.
Cervical myelopathy or Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a term used to describe the narrowing [...]
Dec 15th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Trichomoniasis is a commonly occurring, sexually transmitted infection of the uro-genital tract; among women the most common site for the infection is the vagina or the urethra.
This infection can also be passed on through shared towels, wash cloths and bathing suits since the parasite is known to be able to survive in [...]
Dec 13th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Many women look upon tampons as a liberator of modern times, but in fact tampons, have been around since the times of the ancient Egyptians, was rudimentary device made from absorbent papyrus.
In its modern avatar the tampon is a tube like device that is inserted fully into the vaginal cavity where [...]
Dec 8th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Radiculopathy is a problem in which one or more nerves are affected and do not work properly and Cervical Radiculopathy is the radiculopathy in the cervical spine.
To put it in a way readily understood, cervical radiculopathy is a pinched nerve; wherein there is pressure being put in nerves that radiate out [...]
Dec 5th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
The new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is to delay screening mammography for breast cancer from 40 to 50 years of age.
But, the examination of the available data shows that screening mammography among women between 39 and 49 years of age results in a 15 percent reduction in the risk of death [...]
Dec 4th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
There is some conflict of opinion and statistical data as regards the connection between women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and their ability to breastfeed.
While some women with PCOS seem to be able to produce quite enough milk for their child, others seem to produce too little to sustain an [...]
Nov 30th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
The topic of rectal bleeding or hematochezia as it is medically known, is something that can make most of us squeamish, and while most causes are not serious or life threatening, any rectal bleeding that you experience is deserving of attention and investigation as to the causal factors. We look at [...]
Nov 27th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Bra burning may have been a sign of the coming of age of female emancipation; and in fact many women may be happiest in no bra at all, the fact is that for many women, going braless is most uncomfortable.
For those women, who would not dream of venturing out without this [...]
Nov 25th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Cervical spondylosis is a condition that occurs when there is abnormal wear and tear of the bones and the cartilages of the neck.
This is caused by the wearing away and consequent degeneration of the cushions between the neck vertebrae and the joints of the cervical spine.
Abnormal growths, also known as spurs [...]
Nov 23rd, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
Whether it is Oral herpes or Genital Herpes, which are the most common forms of infection from the Herpes Simplex virus, there is as such no accepted herpes cure.
While the infection is treatable in that the symptoms are able to be controlled and even negated, there is no way to rid [...]
Nov 21st, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
It isn’t just during pregnancy that women crave something salty to eat or crave something sweet or crave certain particular foods; food cravings can happen at other times too and may be an indication of deficiencies or disorders in some cases:
If you are craving those bacon flavored chips and [...]
Nov 19th, 2009 by by admin Comments Off
A sessile mass in the endometrium or more simply put, an overgrowth of tissue in the inner lining of the uterus is known as a uterine polyp or endometrial polyp as it is also known.
Since a normal uterine or endometrial lining is required for a successful pregnancy, uterine polyps can be the [...]
