Author: trystan

  • Menopause and Seasonal Depression

    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…

  • Pre-Term Labor

    Pre-term labor is any labor the begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Pre-term labor can but does not always result in premature birth. The earlier in the pregnancy that a woman goes into labor, the greater the medical risks. Any signs or symptoms of pre-term labor should be treated by a medical professional immediately. Signs…

  • Cervical Cancer

        Cervical cancer occurs within the cells of the cervix. Cervical cancer is caused by the Human papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. Although HPV is common, most cases of HPV do not result in cervical cancer. The body can defend against the virus, preventing the development of…

  • Menopause Help

    Menopause starts when women reach their late forties and early fifties. The body’s transition into menopause usually lasts for several years. During the start of menopause, two out of three women show distressing signs or symptoms of menopause. The common symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability, and tiredness. Doctors can…

  • Miscarriages

    A miscarriage is when the fetus dies before twenty weeks of pregnancy. If a miscarriage is going to happen, it will usually occur within the first trimester of pregnancy. There are several causes for a miscarriage to happen. Some are from natural causes or something going wrong bodily within the mother and baby. Some miscarriages…

  • Prenatal Obstetrics

    Obstetricians are specialists that practice medicine associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Some obstetricians specialize in maternal-fetal treatment, which focuses on women who experience chronic health problems during pregnancy. It is common for some women to see these specialists before conceiving to develop a health strategy for their pregnancy. Prenatal care is essential because it improves the…