Osteoporosis is pretty specific disease of weakened bones – it is actually the increased loss of bone mass and strength. When we grow, bones form faster than resolve. With aging (after 35-40) processes in human bones reverse – bone breakdown begins to outpace bone...

Swyer syndrome is very specific rare health condition which was first described by Dr. Swyer G.I. in 1955 – it is actually gonadal disgenesis (inherited disorder) which appeared only during puberty. It is typical Disorder of Sex Development (DSD) with population...

Taking care of children is pretty complicated because you should take care of so many things – starting from food and finishing with education and health. Most parents’ activities are initiated during day time but what about child’s sleeping time? Did you realize that...

Hot flashes are most common menopause symptom and most disturbing one. Hot flashes are results of reduced levels of estrogens and rapid changes in the blood vessels - vessels dilate, or widen, suddenly and blood rushes toward the skin, heating the body. Hot flashes...

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...

Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it...

The basic symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) is burning sensation with pain while urinating, a frequent urge to urinate, uncomfortable pressure above the pubic bone, and experiencing fullness in the rectum. Although natural remedies are well known for UTI, it...

Many women notice brown discharge during use of IUD. IntraUterine Device (IUD) is a safe and effective method of modern reversible contraception which is pretty popular among women who avoid hormonal contraception and need long-term safe contraception. IUDs are small...

Unfortunately women with PCOS are at high risk of infertility and infertility rate with PCOS is very high. During PCOS women are producing increased levels of androgens (male hormones) which is caused by the enormous production of insulin in their bodies. Another...

Herbal Remedies for Fertility If you and your partner are have difficulty conceiving, than you may be interested in looking into possible fertility treatments. There are a number of fertility treatments, including IUI and IVF that are highly effective when it comes to...

It is a story about Julian Rios Cantu, 18-year-old student from Mexico whose mother was battling with breast cancer. She had double mastectomy and family members (especially teenage son) were trying to find the way out from this dangerous disease. Julian Rios Cantu...

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...

Before you start removing hair from different parts of your body, it is important to check your Ferriman-Gallway Score (to be sure you don't have any hormonal problems). Hair removal - Shaving How It Works: Using a razor, a person removes the tip of the hair shaft...

Often girls and women ask for changing dates of their periods because of swimming parties, summer holidays, diving, very special meetings with boyfriends, sport competitions, etc. As this demand is existing, some pharmaceutical companies are trying to find harmless...

Why 100 years ago cancer did almost not exist? Why in parallel of development of innovative technologies still the frequency of cancer cases are increasing? Many people could say – it is because of improved diagnostic methods. Others will say because of people...