Hysteria is a term derived from the Greek word for the uterus, hysterika. Throughout the ages, the term hysteria has been used to describe a range of illnesses and symptoms experienced by women, with the ancient Greeks and Romans attributing it...
Lactose intolerance refers to the body’s inability to process lactase – a compound found in milk and milk products. Lactase is the main sugar found in milk and dairy products and when undigested can result in symptoms such as gas,...
Ovulatory dysfunctions can adversely affect fertility or may even cause infertility in females, and treatment for this depends upon the cause. Anovulation (absent ovulation) is mostly treated with fertility drugs, but sometimes ovulation is...
The appearance of a red, itchy and painful rash around the vaginal area can soon become an uncomfortable, not to mention embarrassing, problem for any woman. This affliction has been known to effect women of all ages and can occur due to several...
Mastitis is a breast-related infection prevalent in breastfeeding women and new mothers. More specifically, mastitis is an infection in the breast ducts. It is more common in breastfeeding women because the milk ducts can sometimes become full...
At times, the list constituting the effects a pregnancy has on the human body may seem never ending. In addition to weight gain, heartburn, and nausea, many women also complain of bloating and gas during the nine months of pregnancy. Bloating...
If you experience problems like swelling and fullness during your period, you are definitely not alone; bloating is a very common discomfort faced by women of all ages. The hormonal changes that take place during your menstrual cycle cause your...
Water retention and bloating before a period are common complaints for many women. While for some bloating may just be a minor bother that occurs every month, for others it can affect their daily routine and make them feel miserable and...
Bloating, which can also be described as swelling or a feeling of fullness, is quite a common occurrence in women. Most adult women have experienced this problem at some point or the other. The swelling can affect your whole body, or just a few...
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is commonly referred to as a yeast infection and affects nearly 75% of all adult women at some point of time in their lives. Symptoms Women who have vulvovaginal candidiasis complain of the following symptoms:...