Vaginal atrophy, known as atrophic vaginitis, refers to the drying, inflammation of one’s vaginal walls. This may happen when a woman’s body has or produces less estrogen, occurring most often after going through menopause. There many vaginal atrophy treatments, both medical and natural. So read on to learn more about this condition and how you…
How BMI is calculated depends on whether the person’s weight is in pounds or kilograms. How BMI Is Calculated For Weight In Pounds Before calculating the BMI you will need to know a person’s weight in pounds and height in inches. If the weight is in pounds, the height must be converted to inches. If…
What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus occurs due to the spasm or squeezing of the muscles in a woman’s vagina. It typically occurs when something is inserted into the vagina such as the penis during intercourse or a tampon. Vaginismus can be mildly uncomfortable or extremely painful. [1] What are the symptoms of vaginismus? The most obvious…
PCOS is also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a hormonal imbalance that occurs in some women and adolescent girls. The condition is so common, up to 10% of all women may have PCOS. (Dumesic, Daniel A et al. )That means that one in every 10 girls or women have PCOS. So for example,…
What is Dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is the recurring genital or pelvic pain that occurs when sexual intercourse or other related activities are attempted. Women with dyspareunia may feel a sharp or intense pain in the vagina, labia, or clitoris. The pain can occur during, before or after sexual intercourse. Though both men and women can experience…
Freezing eggs is a decision that some women may want to explore based on their lifestyle or health. There are many questions that surround the process of egg freezing and it can leave many feeling overwhelmed. Today we answer the most common questions asked and we also go into detail on how the procedure is…
What Is An IUD? IUD stands for “intrauterine device”. It is a small device that is shaped like a “T” and is inserted in the uterus to prevent patients from becoming pregnant [1]. What Are The Types Of IUDs? There are different types of IUDs: hormonal and non-hormonal (copper-based called Paragard). The hormonal IUD contains…
Social media, the internet, and even friends and family may make pregnancy seem like a simple task. But for some, pregnancy doesn’t come so easily. Approximately 12% of women between the ages of 15-44 have issues with their fertility. Males are the partner with an identifiable cause of infertility in about 8% of all heterosexual…
Relationship between Sleep and Weight Loss Losing weight isn’t just about eating properly and working out more. It’s also about getting enough sleep! Researchers report that women who sleep less than five hours a night weigh more compared to those who sleep for seven to nine hours a night. Furthermore, those who sleep six hours a…
If you’re trying to conceive, then one of the things you should begin doing is to understand your body and its cycles. This means tracking your menstrual cycle and days you ovulate. One way to do that is using an online fertility calculator. Today’s technology has made it even easier to track your ovulation, showing…