Menopause occurs in women when the monthly period or menstruation stops and when they also stop ovulating. On an average, women who are above 45 years tend to go through menopause. Those who experience menopause before 40 years of age are said to...
Breast tenderness during menopause is a common symptom which occurs on account of the hormonal fluctuations that take place in women during menopause. Though post menopausal breast tenderness is also observed in some cases, breast tenderness is...
There appears to be no direct link between multiple sclerosis and pregnancy. In women affected by multiple sclerosis, pregnancy does not have an effect on the long term course of the condition. Multiple sclerosis does not adversely affect the...
Itchiness during pregnancy is a common complaint. As you gain weight and your skin stretches over to accommodate your growing baby, it is natural to feel a tightness that can border on uncomfortable. Your body is also on a roller coaster ride of...
Birth control pills are also referred to as oral contraceptives. They are one of the most commonly used methods of birth control among women. In spite of their popularity many women still wonder about the effectiveness of birth control pills. If...
A yeast infection is a form of vaginitis and is characterized by inflammation in the vaginal area. Itching, irritation and discharge may also occur. Yeast infections affect the vagina and the vulva, which are the tissues at the vaginal opening....
Gardnerella vaginalis infection is caused by the proliferation of the gardranella bacterium in a woman’s vagina. There are many different types of bacteria that live in the vagina, some of them “good” bacteria such as...
Pregnancy not only changes a woman’s life, it changes her body too. Almost every part of a woman’s body gets affected by pregnancy in one way or the other, including the skin. There are some lucky women who notice a positive change or...
Running during pregnancy has always been an issue of debate. Recent research suggests that running before, during and after pregnancy is a good thing but only after consulting your doctor on the nature of your pregnancy. Running is a good way to...
More often than not, women tend to neglect eating a well balanced and nutritious diet on account of their busy lifestyles and also at times because of juggling their personal and professional lives. Such inadequate diets do not offer a...