Hormone Replacement Therapy



The way we eat can have a profound effect on our overall health and well-being. Yet, for many women, developing a healthy relationship with food can be a challenge. This is often due to years of dieting and yo-yo dieting, which can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food. Mindful eating is a way of…
It is helpful to know when you ovulate if you plan to become pregnant. Ovulation occurs when the ovum, or egg, is released during menstruation. It travels through the fallopian tube where it can come in contact with sperm for fertilization. Ovulation with a Regular Period Women with regular period cycles will have an easier…

What happens when you find out that your breasts are denser than usual? Breasts contain different types of tissue – there is fat tissue, connective tissue, and glandular tissue. When breasts are dense, it means that there are high amounts of glandular and connective tissue but that there are lower amounts of fat tissue. It…

Around 18% of pregnant women experience gestational diabetes. The female body becomes more insulin resistant during pregnancy. This occurs to make more glucose available to provide nourishment to the growing baby. For most women, the pancreas will adjust production when the body requires more insulin. With gestational diabetes, the pancreas cannot keep up which causes…

Vaginitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the vagina. Patients can experience pain, itching, and discharge. Every woman should know what this condition is and how to identify it. Causes of Vaginitis Vaginitis can appear due to reduced estrogen levels or as a side effect of a skin disorder. The most common causes include:…

SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a mood disorder that is common during the winter but can occur at any time of year. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression, but it is considered seasonal based on its annual reoccurrence. Although scientists are not entirely confident about what causes the disorder, it is often…