Fibroids are tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime, however, not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment.... Read More | Share it now!
Anticonception, and fertility control, is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy. Birth control has been used since ancient times. There are many different methods of birth control including condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, the rhythm method, vasectomy, and tubal ligation.... Read More | Share it now!
is the medical term for pain with your period (menstruation)or menstrual cramps.... Read More | Share it now!
BLACK COHOSH
Actaea racemosa, the black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, or fairy candle (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa ), is a species of flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae.... Read More | Share it now!
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina. It results from a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. BV usually doesn’t cause any other health problems. But it can lead to issues, especially when you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant.... Read More | Share it now!
Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy. Several hormones play major roles during pregnancy. These are:... Read More | Share it now!
Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the lining of a woman’s uterus (more commonly known as the womb). Menstruation is also known by the terms menses, menstrual period, cycle or period. The menstrual blood—which is partly blood and partly tissue from the inside of the uterus—flows from the uterus through the cervix and out of the body through the vagina.... Read More | Share it now!
Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples.... Read More | Share it now!
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Neisseriagonorrhoeae bacteria. It is transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact, including oral, anal or vaginal intercourse.... Read More | Share it now!
If you’ve heard of oxytocin, you might know a little about its somewhat impressive reputation. Even if the name oxytocin doesn’t ring a bell, you might know this hormone by one of its other names: the love hormone, cuddle hormone, or bonding hormone.... Read More | Share it now!
