Uterine polyps (endometrial polyps, intrauterine polyps) are benign overgrowth of endometrium (internal lining of uterus) - finger-like growths that attach to the wall of the uterus. They look soft red and often flatten to fit the cavity of the uterus. Uterine polyps...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that can affect the bladder, the kidneys and the tubes connected to them - these infections usually occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder....

Many women are trying desperately to lose weight without any success. Sometimes it is because of female body physiological tendency to "hold on" to a certain amount of fat. Sometimes genetic factors are too strong and women need more efforts. Sometimes stress and bad...

Brown itchy discharge is not very common condition but many women suffer from it and cannot find the real cause of brown itchy vaginal discharge. It should be mentioned that in most cases the brown itchy discharge has few causes and/or combination of different...

Implantation bleeding duration - QUESTION How to know if I have my regular period but a little bit short or I am having the implantation bleeding? What are differences? How long does implantation bleeding last? What is the average implantation bleeding duration?...

Bikini waxing originated from ancient Egypt and Greece when prostitutes started pubic hair removal. It had two purposes which include intimate hygiene and development of special sexual attractiveness (both very important for their profession). According to history,...

QUESTION I had yeast infection several times and every time I was treated properly (according to my gynecologist). I think something wrong with my "women health" indicators because I am having vaginal itching almost every year. How prevent vaginal itching? ANSWER from...

PMS is the abbreviation for PreMenstrual Syndrome which includes combination of symptoms occurring after ovulation (in premenstrual period) and ending with the start of menstrual period. In ancient Greek medical books (Hippocrates, Greek philosopher, around 450 B.C.)...

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 higher...

According to international health experts, processed red meat can be as dangerous as some of the known substances that cause cancer, such as asbestos and arsenic. Health experts from World Health Organization (WHO) developed a special list of products which can...

With water pillows you can wake up refreshed and revived. Water pillows are the best supportive pillows for neck pain. With water pillows you can stop chronic pain and stiffness because water pillows give your neck, back and shoulders the comfort of customizable...

Green tea is considered as the healthier drink which can provide several natural useful properties. Green tea health benefits are well known. It is originated in China and it has very long and old history. Green tea usually derived from the leaves of the plant called...

Green beans (so called “French beans” or “string beans”) are well known vegetables available in most supermarkets all over the world. Green beans health benefits are based on essential nutrient content which includes vitamins, fibers, minerals and impressive amount of...

During last decades cancer cases are increasing. It can be explained by improved diagnostic technologies but also it could be explained by other factors such us unhealthy nutrition, bad habits, chemicals, etc. The question is how to reduce cancer risks and is it...

Endometriosis occurs when growth of this endometrial tissue develops outside the uterus. This growth usually occurs within the pelvic region on the ovaries and other pelvic structures, such as the bladder and colon, but it may also occur within the abdominal cavity...