POSTMENOPAUSE definition Postmenopause is defined as the time after menopause. Usually doctors define menopause as a single moment when a woman has not menstruated for 12 whole consecutive months and after this point a woman is considered to be in postmenopause. Women...

Serotonin (S-T) is a neurotransmitter - chemical responsible for transferring signals in the brain. Although serotonin is produced mainly function in the brain, some proportion of serotonin can be found in digestive system and in the blood. Serotonin (5-HT) is...

Before discussing ovulation induction, it is important to understand everything about ovulation and fertility as well as about ovulation and infertility. Ovulation and Fertility Women fertility is programmed prior to their birth – all females receive their lifetime...

Every day millions of women miss their contraceptive pills and if you don’t know what to do after missed birth control pills, you could have several problems including unplanned pregnancy and menstrual disturbances. In general, wrong (incorrect) use of contraceptive...

Fertilization occurs when a live sperm penetrates the newly released mature egg successfully and cell division starts. The woman has now conceived - the embryo is growing! During sexual intercourse, millions of sperm are released into the vagina and move through...

Osteopenia is a specific bone condition when bones are weaker than normal due to decreased bone mineral (calcium and phosphate) density but the situation is not as bad as during osteoporosis. Actually it is pre-osteoporosis when weak bones become prone to fractures....

Sometimes women could have smelly discharge which usually creates several problems including lack of confidence, damaged relationships, social problems and health issues. Normal vaginal discharge is keeping vagina clean and healthy. Ordinary vaginal discharge is a...

Obesity is a fairly common problem among women. Overweight can be the cause of some diseases and trigger certain skin problems during obesity. The metabolism of the skin changes in obesity, creating prerequisites for the development of skin diseases. Main skin...

Fibroadenoma is a benign breast noncancerous tumor. Breast fibroadenoma is a breast slow growth that most commonly presents in teenage girls and women under the age of thirty. The incidence of having breast fibroadenoma decreases with the increasing age. The presence...

QUESTION - What is the correlation between Women Health and Hirsutism? What is idiopathic hirsutism? Idiopathic hirsutism - ANSWER from experts Some young girls and women suffer from unwanted hair growing on face and body. This skin condition called “HIRSUTISM” which...

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a very specific type of depression in women when woman suffer from severe depression symptoms (significant irritability, sadness, tension, pains, etc.) during premenstrual period (about 6-14 days before menstruation). Usually...

Inverted nipple is a condition in which the nipple is pulled inward into the breast instead of pointing outward. Any nipple that is more indented than protruding could be identified as inverted nipple. Some experts call it “nipple inversion” or “nipple retraction” or...

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...

Pelvic exam is an examination that is performed by your doctor or a nurse to make sure that your reproductive organs are healthy. During pelvic exam the following reproductive organs are usually observed: vagina, cervix, uterus, ovaries and tubes. Main reasons of the...

QUESTION During last 3 years I was using Depo Provera for contraception but presently I am planning marriage and baby. What I need to know about future fertility after Depo Provera? ANSWER from experts Any type of hormonal contraception has the effect on women health...