Nov 21
Posted: under Women's Health.
Tags: breast cancer, estrogen, proliferationNovember 21st, 2011
Q.I am a healthy and very active woman, age 54, in mid-menopause. My doctor has suggested HRT to reduce my risk of heart disease. I prefer natural remedies for menopause (my symptoms are manageable). I eat a healthy diet (though I need to reduce my calorie intake) and walk three times a week. Do I [...] [...more]
Q.I am a healthy and very active woman, age 54, in mid-menopause. My doctor has suggested HRT to reduce my risk of heart disease. I prefer natural remedies for menopause (my symptoms are manageable). I eat a healthy diet (though I need to reduce my calorie intake) and walk three times a week. Do I really need to take estrogen?
Ann
A.For many women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Many physicians also prescribe estrogen in hopes that it may reduce your risk of heart disease.
However, in the most recent study – the first large-scale, randomized controlled trial of the effects of estrogen – researchers were surprised to find that estrogen did not reduce the risk of heart disease.
On top of that, estrogen increases your risk of breast cancer, apparently because estrogen stimulates cell growth and proliferation. For many women, that trade-off sounds like a Faustian bargain.
Apr 05
Posted: under Women's Health.
Tags: claustrophobic, connected, pioneerApril 5th, 2011
Two months ago, I had my first baby. Before she was born, I was convinced I’d never be a stay-at-home mom. In fact, my friends and I have always looked down on women who stayed home with their kids. But since I’ve returned to work full time, I’m totally miserable. All I want is to [...] [...more]
Two months ago, I had my first baby. Before she was born, I was convinced I’d never be a stay-at-home mom. In fact, my friends and I have always looked down on women who stayed home with their kids. But since I’ve returned to work full time, I’m totally miserable. All I want is to be with my daughter. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 13
Posted: under Women's Health.
Tags: parents, pregnantJanuary 13th, 2011
How do you know if you’re carrying more than one baby? There are sometimes many, sometimes very few, indications that a mother-to-be is carrying twins. With increased medical technology, incidences of shocked parents and providers in the delivery room are decreasing, but this still happens on occasion. To prevent this surprise, expectant parents and their [...] [...more]
How do you know if you’re carrying more than one baby? There are sometimes many, sometimes very few, indications that a mother-to-be is carrying twins. With increased medical technology, incidences of shocked parents and providers in the delivery room are decreasing, but this still happens on occasion. To prevent this surprise, expectant parents and their doctors should be on the lookout for signs of a multiple pregnancy.
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Jan 06
Posted: under Women's Health.
Tags: cervix, contractions, laborJanuary 6th, 2011
It can be discouraging to feel contractions , grab all your things and rush to the hospital, only to be told you are in “false labor” and should go back home. However, false labor, also called the “prodromal phase” of labor is actually good for something. It helps your uterus practice its contractions — which [...] [...more]
It can be discouraging to feel contractions , grab all your things and rush to the hospital, only to be told you are in “false labor” and should go back home. However, false labor, also called the “prodromal phase” of labor is actually good for something. It helps your uterus practice its contractions — which comes in handy during the real thing.
False labor also helps to soften your cervix so it will be able to dilate when you are in actual labor.
The definition of false labor is that one experiences the symptoms of going into labor, but with little or no changes in the cervix. There are further differences that may allow you to distinguish between true or false labor.
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Dec 21
Posted: under Women's Health.
Tags: baby, pregnancyDecember 21st, 2010
Prenatal visits to a health-care provider, whether it be an obstetrician (OB physician), family practitioner or midwife, should be the first priority of every woman who either knows she is pregnant or suspects it. Early and consistent medical care ensures an optimum outcome for both the baby and the expectant mother. [...more]
Prenatal visits to a health-care provider, whether it be an obstetrician (OB physician), family practitioner or midwife, should be the first priority of every woman who either knows she is pregnant or suspects it. Early and consistent medical care ensures an optimum outcome for both the baby and the expectant mother.
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Sep 03
Posted: under Women's Health.
Tags: Bacterial VaginosisSeptember 3rd, 2009
It is more than luck when you are able to save money. With today’s financial condition, economic situation, and increasing health care expenses, it has been proven to be crucial. This is the main reason why women should get the most for their money. One way to spend your money wisely is to buy from [...] [...more]
It is more than luck when you are able to save money. With today’s financial condition, economic situation, and increasing health care expenses, it has been proven to be crucial.
This is the main reason why women should get the most for their money. One way to spend your money wisely is to buy from an online pharmacy.
Let us examine the reason a conservative and committed remedy for BV is vital, specifically in the current financial condition. Read the rest of this entry »
May 22
Posted: under Women's Health.
Tags: CancerMay 22nd, 2009
CT Computed Aided Tomography (CT) remains an impressive diagnostic tool for physicians. CT provides highly detailed and accurate image that will allow a better understanding of conditions within your body. CT uses an array of small x-ray scanners to send a 3-dimensional view of the area being scanned to a computer for processing. The computer [...] [...more]
CT
Computed Aided Tomography (CT) remains an
impressive diagnostic tool for physicians. CT provides
highly detailed and accurate image that will allow a
better understanding of conditions within your body.
CT uses an array of small x-ray scanners to send a
3-dimensional view of the area being scanned to a
computer for processing. The computer displays this
data as “slices”, which allow the radiologist to
review the scanned area sequentially..
ABOUT THE EXAM
The procedure may be performed with or without
a contrast agent, as requested by your physician.
All CT exams are performed by a CT Technologist
and interpreted by Board Certified Radiologists.
During the exam, you will be positioned on a table
that slowly moves through the scanner creating the
3-dimensional images. Read the rest of this entry »