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Male contraception

Male contraceptive pills

Health News - 6:21AM BST 28 Jun 2010 Scientists invent first male contraceptive pills Scientists have developed the world’s male alternative to the female contraceptive pill. Until now all attempts to develop a male pill have failed with scientists working on a...
menstrual period

What is menstrual cycle?

Women menstrual cycle is a part of reproductive system - all reproductive organs are involved in the menstrual cycle (regulated by hormones). Menstrual cycle is determined genetically and hormonally.  Menstrual cycle and menstrual periods start when girls become...
Obesity causes

Obesity causes

It is well known that the obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat. Woman is considered obese when her weight is 20% or more above normal weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is usually used for objective obesity measures. Women could be considered overweight if...
Skin types

Skin types

If you would like to have beautiful skin and properly take care of your skin, it is absolutely important to determine your skin type. You cannot correctly take care of your skin without knowing the skin type, because all “skin interventions” depend on your skin type....
skin cleansing foaming

Skin cleansing foaming

Skin cleansing is a normal routine skin cleaning which promoted good hygiene as well as more youthful looking skin. Better you take care of your skin – better you will look. There are few skin cleansing methods including cleansing with bar soaps, foaming, non-foaming,...
Women during ovulation

Women during ovulation

Women health, reproduction functions, behavior and even appearance depend on female hormones. Female hormones have receptors everywhere (in the brain, ovaries, liver, skin, uterus, lips, hair, etc.) and can affect the entire body. Women depend on female hormones which...
Breast self-exam

Breast self-exam

During breast self-exam you are looking for changes on your breasts - a lump or change that stands out as different from the rest of your breast tissue. If you find any changes or a lump in your breast (during Breast Self-Exam or by chance) - you should examine the...
Rosacea treatment

Rosacea treatment

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder of the face in middle-aged and older people (usually between 30 and 60), which affects especially those with fair skin, blue eyes and of Celtic origin (Caucasians). Rosacea (roz-ay-sha) is a very common red, acne-like benign skin...
Bras and Breast cancer

Bras and breast cancer

How bras are linked to breast cancer Many people say that bras causing breast cancer is just a myth. It is true that bras do not cause breast per se, but ill-fitting, too tight bras can help cancer growth since they can prevent your body from excreting dangerous...
Early pregnancy bleeding

Early pregnancy bleeding

Early pregnancy bleeding can be very stressful especially if it is planned wanted baby. In some cases it is perfectly harmless light bleeding (so called “implantation bleeding”) when embryo plants itself in the wall of uterus for future development but sometimes early...
First kiss

First kiss

Kissing first time is something very special and emotional. Keep in mind that many are shy about kissing but it does not mean they don't want to kiss or to be kissed. In most cases the kiss is happening spontaneously following the feeling and body language. It is...
Vaginal smell

Vaginal smell

Each woman has unique vaginal smell because of personal vaginal bacterial environment and specific vaginal secretion from glands. In general, vaginal smell is a combination of several factors including natural vaginal environment (bacteria and secretion), body natural...
Why ovarian endometriosis called chocolate cyst?

Why ovarian endometriosis called chocolate cyst?

QUESTION I read ovarian cysts are very dangerous for women health. But what about cyst called "chocolate cyst"? Why ovarian endometriosis called chocolate cyst? ANSWER from experts First of all, all ovarian cysts need very attention and sometimes women need to remove...
Depo Provera

What is Depo Provera

QUESTION I have 2 children and I already had 4 abortions after my second baby. Nurce of our village recommended Depo Provera but she does not know much about women health and/or about Depo Provera. What is Depo Provera and is it secure safe contraception? ANSWER from...
Woman in stress

Stress management tips

Women life is full of stressful situations and sometimes ordinary stress management techniques can be implemented only during certain time, certain places and certain situations. For example, you cannot start meditation in the middle of stressful discussion; you...
First trimester bleeding

First trimester bleeding

First trimester bleeding (bleeding during first 3 months of pregnancy) could be a symptom of several health conditions. Vaginal...

Brown spotting before period

Brown spotting before period

Though, most of women can hardly bear those 4 - 7 days of monthly menstrual bleeding, there are some women who also have additional...

Dark brown spotting

Dark brown spotting

Dark brown spotting is most often associated with old endometrial tissues - if your period is late you might get dark brown, rather...

Red wine vs black grapes

Red wine vs black grapes

Several scientific discussions were devoted to Red wine vs black grapes and conclusions are very optimistic. During last decade...

Birth control pills’ risks

Birth control pills’ risks

All healthy girls and women can use birth control pills without any worries. But doctors always discuss birth control pills’ risks...

Ovarian cancer risk factors

Ovarian cancer risk factors

Sometimes ovarian cancer called “silent killer” because in most cases ovarian cancer develops without any noticeable symptoms. This...

Ovarian cancer first signs

Ovarian cancer first signs

Ovarian cancer often called “silent killer” because in most cases there are no specific symptom which can warn about ovarian cancer...

Ovarian cancer diet

Ovarian cancer diet

Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly diseases which destroyed lives of thousands of women every year. Often ovarian cancer called...

Breast cancer first signs

Breast cancer first signs

Breast cancer first signs are well known. But sometimes women notice breast cancer symptoms without paying special attention to it....

Diet reducing cancer risks

Diet reducing cancer risks

Scientific studies confirmed that some foods actually contribute to the development of different types of cancer and other groups of...

Cervical cancer risk factors

Cervical cancer risk factors

Thousands of women wondering what are risk factors for cervical cancer. Several scientific studies followed large numbers of women...

Breast cancer lifestyle changes

Breast cancer lifestyle changes

Several studies were devoted to breast cancer risk factors, breast cancer first signs, breast cancer types and treatments but there...

Breastfeeding diet

Breastfeeding diet

It is well known that breastfeeding is crucial for baby’s well being and growth. Breast milk is the best food for your baby – full of...

Breast cancer risk factors

Breast cancer risk factors

Breast cancer is the most common cancer (after skin cancer) in women worldwide - second most common cancer overall. This is why...

Iodine best foods

Iodine best foods

Iodine is very important mineral involved in several body functions. Iodine required for synthesis of thyroid hormones and normal...

Green beans health benefits

Green beans health benefits

Green beans (so called “French beans” or “string beans”) are well known vegetables available in most supermarkets all over the world....

Dogs detecting cancer

Dogs detecting cancer

Hundreds of medical and scientific laboratories and institutions are working on early detection of different types of cancer. While...

Cancer sniffing cats

Cancer sniffing cats

Millions of people have cats and these cats already became family members. Few scientific studies show several advantages of having...

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Every human body is losing energy every day even without any physical activities – when at rest in comfortable environment, not...

Aging foods

Aging foods

Do you know that your diet can have direct influence at your appearance? Everything to see in your daily plate can be visible on your...

Honey health benefits

Honey health benefits

Honey has long and interesting history - over 4000 years ago honey was used as effective traditional “ayurvedic” medicine. Ancient...

Cancer resistance in elephants

Cancer resistance in elephants

Elephants almost never get cancer. For decades scientists could not understand why elephants don’t have cancer – their remarkable...

Anti-aging foods

Anti-aging foods

Aging is the process of becoming older - aging represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time (physical,...

Pumpkin health benefits

Pumpkin health benefits

Historians confirmed that pumpkins originated in Central America over 7500 years ago - domesticated pumpkin seeds were discovered in...

Chili pepper health benefits

Chili pepper health benefits

Chili pepper (capsicum annum) is well known vegetable – member of Solanaceae family which includes also tomato, aubergine, potato and...

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