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Pregnancy takes you on a roller-coaster ride thanks to fluctuating hormones. From the moment you find out you’re pregnant until after you give birth, there are many things happening in your body hormonally. There are four main hormones that are most affected by pregnancy: HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), progesterone, estrogen, and HPL (human placental lactogen)….
Women do all sorts of things to keep themselves looking and feeling beautiful. This can include cosmetic repair of their more private areas, too. When you give birth or get older, there is a possibility that your inner vaginal lips may protrude – making it uncomfortable to have sex and even to wear undergarments. They…
When you age, some activities, like sex, become less pleasurable. It happens when the vagina loses its elasticity. For some, regular Kegel exercises help, but for the others, this activity is not enough. Fortunately, there is a surgical procedure that can help with this concern – vaginoplasty. Vaginoplasty Vaginoplasty is a procedure in which the…
Every pregnancy brings with it some risk, especially if you are over 35 or you have a pre-existing medical condition or develop one while you are pregnant. In cases such as this, you will want to ensure you enlist the help of a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. Here’s why it’s critical to ensure…
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, don’t worry. A lot of women have infertility problems and after successful treatment, they are able to get pregnant. Infertility is defined as a state of not conceiving despite trying for a year. Fortunately, advances in reproductive medicine today can successfully help couples get pregnant. In order for…
What is Endometriosis? One common condition that affects women’s health is endometriosis. One in ten women in the United States suffer from endometriosis, a gynecological condition characterized by excess tissue growth outside the uterus. Women with endometriosis develop tissue that mimics uterine tissue outside the uterus and on the reproductive organs inside the abdomen or…
Pregnancy can impose a significant strain on your body as you cater to the needs of both yourself and your growing baby. Unfortunately, the stress of pregnancy makes you vulnerable to conditions such as gestational diabetes. This condition can be a severe health issue if not taken care of properly. Fortunately, with the care and…
Multiple pregnancies, especially being pregnant with twins, are on the rise thanks to the increased use of fertility treatments and women having children at later ages. Although it is impossible to know for sure whether you are carrying twins or multiples until you have an ultrasound, there are certain symptoms that could indicate you are…
Endometriosis is a condition whereby endometrial tissue, which lines your uterus, starts to grow somewhere else in your body. This can happen virtually anywhere in the body, but it usually affects the pelvic organs. This condition often causes pain and irritation, especially during menstrual periods. A woman may experience mild symptoms and still be developing…
Once reaching menopause, a lot of women experience changes in their vaginal health. One of the most common issues is vaginal atrophy. Because of a decrease in estrogen during menopause, women can face a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, there is a treatment available that can help diminish the symptoms of vaginal atrophy – MonaLisa…
