Women's Health
Resource for women's health information, issues, fitness, and lifestyle.
Actos, the latest drug in a long line of medications used for treating various blood sugar disorders, may offer hope to infertile women suffering from Type II diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome/disorder (PCO)**.
In short, the theory behind PCO is that the body does not effectively use the insulin it produces, usually leading to, among many other problems, irregular menstrual cycles and high...
Do you ache all over and have difficulty sleeping? You may be suffering from Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a condition of inflamed muscles and tendons. Although patients with the disorder may fear that they are developing arthritis, the disease actually does not affect the joints.
Estimates are that as many as 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia. Still other experts think the numbers are...
Normal ovulation is a complex process that requires many things to happen properly and at the correct time with the proper hormone levels. Often subtle hormonal imbalances or ovulation abnormalities result in decreased fertility. One hormone imbalance that can affect fertility is prolactin levels. Excessive prolactin levels in nonpregnant women is known as hyperprolactinemia.
Prolactin is a...
Dear Doctor,
I am a 26 year old woman, I already have one son whom I conceived naturally without any medication. However, for the past two years I have been trying to get pregnant and have not suceeded. I have been married six years and have never used contraceptives. I have now been on infertlity treatment for the past year. It doesn't seem to be working, I don't know what's going wrong but I am...
Amber colored urine carries the body's waste products and water through the urinary system to outside the body. As blood passes through the kidneys, water, urea, salts and minerals are removed and become urine. The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder and one urethra. More urine is excreted when liquids and foods that contain more water such as meats and fruits are...
A balanced translocation is a condition in which the correct number of chromosomes are present, but two pieces of chromosomal material have switched places. The individual who has a balanced translocation usually appears completely normal and healthy, but when a carrier attempts to have children, that is when problems are encountered. Those who have a balanced translocation are plagued by...
The cervix, or neck of the uterus, (Fig. 1) is considered separately from the main body of the organ for it suffers from diseases different from those of the uterus proper. This may well be because of its more external position, half of it being in the vagina where the secretions are different from those inside the uterus itself.
Abnormalities of Structure
The developmental abnormalities are...
Dealing with infertility is particularly difficult because couples find that they are no longer in control of their reproductive choices. They can't decide when to have a baby, how many they will have, or how far to space children apart. Success is largely dependent on a wide combination of factors ranging from emotional and financial resources, access to adequate medical care, and sometimes,...
COLORADO RESOURCES:
Mental Health Association of Colorado
6795 E. Tennessee Avenue, Suite 425
Denver, CO 80224
Phone: (303) 377-3040
FAX: (303) 377-4920
The Colorado Psychological Association
1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 712
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 692-9303, administrative offices
(303) 759-6124, referral line
Colorado Chapter of The National Association of Social Workers (N.A.S.W.)
6000 E. Evans...
ABNORMAL SEMEN ANALYSIS
I have undergone 3 IUI's and all three showed white blood cells in my husband's semen. What could cause the white blood cells to be present even though there were no bacteria present and he does not have any abnormal symptoms? White blood cells in semen can result from an inflammatory or immune process. If there are no signs of infection, you doctor may want to evaluate...
Asherman's Syndrome is a gynecological disorder causing a decrease in menstrual flow, abdominal pain, cessation of menstruation and infertility. In females with the disorder, such symptoms and findings occur due to inflammation of the lining of the uterus (endometritis) and the development of bands of scar tissue abnormally joining portions of the uterus (intrauterine adhesions and synechiae). Dr...
See if yours body is telling you that you're too anxious and what you can do about it.
Eye Twitching
The often temporary condition can be annoying and worrisome, and for some, can be triggered by stress. This condition is knows as blepharospasm. Close your eyes and visualizing your happiest place on earth will help. If your eyes get stressed from detailed work at the computer, 'stretch' then...
Human conception is an elegantly simple and marvelously complex series of events. Before we can begin to discuss the reasons certain couples have difficulty conceiving, it is important to have a full understanding of the way things are supposed to work. A good working knowledge of normal events will make the steps that can be taken to evaluate a couple's fertility make more sense. Understanding "...
Many people think Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a boy's disease. Boys are more often diagnosed, but the rates are about the same in both genders. Boys more often have the variety called Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that gets their problem noticed. That means that girls are often undiagnosed and untreated. The consequences of unrecognized ADD in females can range from...
An otherwise healthy patient presents to the emergency department of her local hospital after falling onto her out-stretched arms. She has an obvious deformity of her wrist. The ER physician consults an Orthopedic surgeon who successfully reduces her broken wrist and places a cast over her wrist and lower arm. The patient is discharged home in good condition. Several days later she returns to...
Ovulation induction is a term that refers to the administration of medication to stimulate ovulation. These medications range from clomiphene to gonadotropins to combinations of the two. Gonadotropins are injectable ovulation stimulating hormones that are identical to the hormones secreted by the body. With the administration of these injectable medications, the circulating levels of these...
Few years ago the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Betaseron (interferon beta-1b) as the first and only agent for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). This approval was a beacon of hope for the more than 300,000 Americans who are afflicted with this central nervous system disease which usually first appears in young adulthood and which disables by causing problems with vision,...
So, you are ready to get pregnant. You have your finances and medical insurance in order, your partner is supportive of the decision to have a child, and you feel ready to begin a new journey. Before you begin trying to conceive, there are some things to consider.
Healthy moms, healthy babies
Adopt a healthy life-style as soon as you begin trying to conceive. That means no smoking or being...
Adverse Events After MMR Vaccination
Adverse events associated with administration of MMR vaccine range from local pain, induration, and edema to rare systemic reactions such as anaphylaxis. Side effects tend to occur among vaccine recipients who are nonimmune and therefore are very rare after revaccination. Expert committees at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently reviewed all evidence...
Basic Introduction to Causes
Changes that Occur During Alzheimer's Disease
Genetic Issues
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms
Basic Introduction to Causes
The exact cause of Alzheimer's Disease, a form of dementia, is still unknown. However, scientists have been able to indentify several contributing factors. Alzheimer's Disease is known to have a genetic componant as well as an environmental...
