It is well known that healthy males typically have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome and healthy females normally have two X chromosomes. Syndrome de la Chapelle called also “XX male syndrome” is a pretty rare sex chromosomal disorder (sex inversion)...
According to health statistics, women are outliving men in almost all countries in the world. In spite of men are stronger, taller, faster and less likely to be overweight, women life expectancy is higher. Women longer life has become widely accepted as normal...
Loss of appetite and vomiting associated with morning sickness can be considered as possible pregnancy symptom. Often women start to experience nausea just 2-3 weeks after conception and it usually disappears after 10-12 weeks of pregnancy (after first trimester of...
It is useless to mention that weight control and weight management is important for women. Reality is that ideal weight and perfect body measurements became crucial part of modern women life. Reasons can be very different starting from professional needs (models,...
Every day sleep is essential and incredibly important for women health, beauty and wellbeing. Poor sleep can trigger several diseases including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Lack of sleep could lead to stress, depression, suppressed immunity, mood...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women – it is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (in some countries after lung cancer and in other countries after skin cancer). The average women risk for breast cancer development during lifetime is about...
Women and men share many similar health problems but women have very specific physiological differences which should be taken into special consideration. Modern medicine is able to extend life duration – it is becoming possible to live without illnesses because many...
Normal regular daily healthy sleep is crucial for health – it is very special time for body recovery. It is crucial for body on-going processes (functions), mind, mood and general health. During sleep several important body processes, restorations and strengthening...
Some women experience unpleasant vaginal odor often and it can disturb social life as well as intimate relationships. While women feel uncomfortable, men keep distant. Healthy women usually have very specific personal vaginal smell which is completely normal and...
During last decades the frequency of breast cancer detection is increasing for few reasons including modernized diagnostic tests, annual screening mammography and breast cancer awareness campaigns. At the same time, the survival rate are increasing thanks to modern...
Nowadays modern women experience different types of stress almost every day – love, dieting, fear, abuse, exams, conflicts, work deadlines, personal relations, misunderstandings, fight, sadness, diseases, death, etc. According to health experts, women with...
First contraception methods were developed in ancient civilizations. Different types of society were concerned about number of children for several reasons (food, working power, reproduction, support, etc.). Prevention of unplanned pregnancies was always the issue....
Human body has several mechanisms which protect from “damaged” (pollution, UV exposure, infections, allergens, waste substances such as free radicals and more). Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by negative factors. Some...
During lifetime almost all women experience different types of menstrual dysfunctions. In general, menstrual cycle can be triggered by several factors including stress, hormonal disorders, weight changes, benign or cancerous tumors, etc. Menstrual cycle is the most...
Every woman has natural vaginal bacterial environment and specific vaginal secretion from glands – both determine unique personal vaginal odor which can be changed during different phases of menstrual cycle. Vaginal odors can be different in women of certain age...
