Menopause is a process that occurs in women as they come to the end of their reproductive years. After puberty and before menopause, healthy women will experience menstrual cycles. During each cycle an egg is released from the ovaries and the...
The vagina is a part of the female reproductive system . It is the part that is directly open to the outside of the body. During sexual intercourse, it is the vagina that receives the male penis. The vagina is always lubricated with a substance...
Cancer develops because of abnormal changes or genetic mutations in the genes that regulate cell growth and health. Breast cancer basically refers to abnormalities in cells that cause the development of a malignant tumor in the breasts. In most...
Pregnancy brings with it a host of changes in your body many of which may seem to be completely unrelated to your pregnancy. One such change is tongue numbness during pregnancy. It is common for pregnant women to experience numbness in various...
Osteoporosis is a condition that can have a severe effect on your bones. Osteoporosis can cause demineralization of bones, due to which the bones may become fragile and even brittle. Menopause usually wreaks havoc in the body, having adverse...
Pregnancy places a great deal of strain on a woman's body and any changes during this time will have a greater impact. A pregnant woman needs to be conscious of her diet, habits, and even her environment in order to remain healthy. Therefore...
Many women experience both red and brown spotting after menstruation and it can cause a lot of stress. It could have happened at any time, a few days after your last period ended or any other time in between your periods. It could be the first...
Unlike most mammals, humans are capable of reproduction during the middle phase of each female menstrual cycle. This makes it much easier to conceive. Under normal conditions, during the middle part of each menstrual cycle, one of the ovaries...
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that is usually associated with old age. In this condition, the cells of the brain begin to die systematically, therefore making it extremely difficult for the signals to be passed on correctly. Till date,...
For most women, pregnancy is one of the most exciting and happy times in their lives. However unfortunately, some women may also experience various negative emotions such as fear, anxiety and depression. Statistics show that about 14 to 23...