Acne, the inflammation of skin on the face, back and other areas of the body, is typically considered a teenager’s malady. When acne persists well into adulthood, it can affect the confidence level and emotional health of the sufferer. It’s also not uncommon for acne to be painful, and to leave behind permanent scarring. As…
When the symptoms of menopause or peri-menopause begin to interfere with daily life, it’s not uncommon for physicians to prescribe hormone replacement therapy to combat those symptoms. Hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness can be very unpleasant and disruptive, but traditional hormone replacement therapy comes with its own set of side effects. Breast tenderness…
There is a common misconception surrounding cesarean section regarding the possibility of successive births without abdominal surgery, which states any woman who has previously given birth via c-section must undergo the procedure for each delivery thereafter. While vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC, does require a bit of additional care, it is possible for many…
Finding an obstetrician or midwife is probably one of the first things you’ll do after learning about a pregnancy, but what happens if your pregnancy turns out to be high risk? What is a High-Risk Pregnancy? Managing a high-risk pregnancy doesn’t have to be as frightening as it sounds. There are a wide range of…
Self-exams and manual exams conducted by your doctor are one of the most important forms of screening for breast cancer. Sometimes, though, a lump isn’t always what it seems. While the first reaction to finding a lump in breast tissue is understandably one of fear and panic, many lumps turn out to be nothing more…
Bone density scans are one of the most effective ways of evaluating the strength of your bones, which is especially important for women who are at risk of developing osteoporosis. Preventing bone loss can help to stave off breaks and fractures, which can be debilitating or even devastating for aging women. For the average person…
The issue of stem cell research is a hot-button political topic. This attention can and often does obscure the nature of stem cell treatment and the realities of healing through the use of stem cells. One area in which significant strides have been made with the use of stem cell technology is the treatment of…
When spinal injuries or painful back conditions are treated with invasive surgical procedures, pain can be relieved and full range of movement can be restored. In some cases, however, a condition known as failed back surgery syndrome can become a very real concern. For patients suffering from FBSS, treatment options are varied and may not…
Early detection and early treatment are the two most effective tools for improving your prognosis and chances of survival when it comes to breast cancer. Self-exams and manual exams performed by your doctor are important, but mammograms are still the very best option for detecting and diagnosing breast cancer at an early stage. Unfortunately, there…
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is often a term thrown around in jest. For women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, however, premenstrual syndrome is no laughing matter. What is PMDD? It’s estimated that two to ten percent of menstruating women suffer from PMDD. If you have a family history of clinical or postpartum depression, you…
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