Menstrual periods are rarely comfortable or convenient, but when they’re accompanied by abnormally heavy bleeding or last longer than normal, it may be necessary to seek medical attention. This condition, known as menorrhagia, can be disruptive to your daily life and may lead to anemia over prolonged periods. Advances in gynecological treatment, particularly in the…
Endometriosis is a physically painful condition, but it can also cause emotional pain in women who suffer from the disorder. In addition to the severe menstrual cramps and frequent pain during intercourse, endometriosis is also one of the most common causes of infertility among American women. For those who want to conceive and are having…
Most women know just how important a role mammograms play in the preventative screening for and early detection of breast cancer. What you may not be aware of, though, are the new developments in mammogram technology which are actively improving breast cancer screening in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. With breast tomosynthesis, or 3D mammograms,…
As one of the newest and most cutting-edge tools for early breast cancer detection, elastography is still something of a mystery to the average person. This incredible breakthrough in imaging not only helps to find abnormal growths in breast tissue, but also to differentiate normal, benign growths from cancerous tumors. Learning more about this exciting…
Many people feel self-conscious about their skin’s appearance as they age. As everyone ages, skin changes and loses elasticity. Sun damage, smoking, and stress can also accelerate the process of skin aging in both men and women. A facelift is not designed to help you look like someone else, but it is a procedure done…
Science has come a long way from where it started out. Today, millions of people donate their organs to others who are on waiting lists for organs that can save their lives. Today, there is a need for placenta donation. Multiple cellular components have been found within the placental tissue that have the potential to…
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary release of urine, and it is a common problem affecting women. Some women leak urine when they sneeze, cough, or exercise; while some have an urge to urinate that is so strong and sudden that they can not make it to the bathroom in time. If urinary incontinence affects your…
Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when your head suddenly moves backward and then forward. Most often associated with rear-ended auto collisions, the sudden jerking of the neck can push the neck muscles and ligaments beyond their normal range of motion. Whiplash injuries can be mild or severe. There could be four people in…
Low back pain or neck pain that spreads into the arm, chest, and/or shoulders can be symptoms of cervical radiculopathy. While some people feel constant tingling or a dull ache, others feel a burning or pulsating pain that may cause them to be unable to move. If one of the nerve roots near the cervical…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with pain and tingling sensations in the hands because of pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve and several tendons run through the carpal tunnel, which is a small space in the wrist that allows movement with the forearm. Pressure on the median nerve causes carpal…
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