Miscarriage occurs in approximately 10-15% of all pregnancies that are confirmed and even more often when women don’t realize that they are even pregnant yet. The vast majority of miscarriages (over 90%) occur within the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. Does anyone know what causes a miscarriage? Experts say that miscarriages have several known causes:… Continue reading
Category: Woman Health
How to return your sexual desire
Lack of libido in a long-term relationship is a common complaint, according to sex therapists. It isn’t surprising given that most of us are juggling work, friends and family. Finding the time and energy to feel sexy and passionate can be a challenge. ‘Sometimes sex can feel like just another thing on our ‘to do’… Continue reading
Advices for your intimacy hygiene
The vaginal and vulvar mucosa are extremely sensitive tissues. Poor or excessive hygiene, or the use of inappropriate products can lead to an imbalance in the protective flora of the vulva and vagina and cause irritations or infections. Whenever you have vaginal problems (itching, yeast infections, etc.), it is important that you adapt your hygiene… Continue reading
Oral contraception and young woman’s health
As a teenage girl or young woman, you may be starting to think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. There are many things that you need to think about before you decide to have sex, including whether this is the right person, the right time in your life, and how… Continue reading
Legends about sex and pregnancy
While we are deluged with information about sex from the media and friends, there are some questions which continue to arise on this Board which prompt anxiety among women and their partners. Some of these questions are so prevalent that I would give them the designation of “Urban Legends.” According to David Emery an urban… Continue reading
How to fight with discomfort vaginal itch
Vaginal itch is annoying and often painful. Here’s how to stop it. Let’s face it: It’s an awkward area to scratch, but that doesn’t stop vaginal itch from happening from time to time. Not only is itching a problem, but it’s made worse by burning and irritation. Too much sweat, too much heat, too many… Continue reading
The rare vaginal cancer: all about it
Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer. It occurs in the vagina which is the muscular tube that connects the uterus with the outer genitals. Vaginal cancer most commonly occurs in the cells that line the surface of the vagina, which is sometimes called the birth canal. While several cancers can spread to the… Continue reading
No risk for women healing with hormone therapy
Women who take combined hormone therapy for just a few years around the time of menopause appear to have no decrease in heart disease risk, new research suggests. If anything, their risk may go up slightly. The analysis of data from the study that first linked hormone therapy to heart disease found that even in… Continue reading