This is a health condition in which a person experiences persistent sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors that usually cannot be controlled. Sometimes, this condition is called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. Compulsive sexual behavior may interact with your daily routine (such as a job) and cause problems with health, relationships, and others. This condition involves different […]
Women’s Health
Preterm Labor
If a pregnant woman experiences regular contractions that result in the cervix opening between 20-37 weeks of pregnancy it is called preterm labor. It results in premature birth which can provoke different health problems for the baby. Preemies (premature babies) require special care and may experience mental and physical disabilities for long periods. However, the […]
Primary Ovary Insufficiency
This health condition happens when the ovaries no longer work normally before 40 years old. It is called Primary ovary insufficiency and it commonly leads to infertility. In other words, a person who experiences this condition has reduced Estrogen hormone and the ovaries do not release the eggs regularly. Sometimes, this condition is called premature […]
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
An infection of the women’s reproductive organs is called Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Commonly, it happens due to sexually transmitted bacteria going from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. If you do not receive treatment for this condition, it may lead to scar tissue and pockets of infected fluid (abscess) that develop […]
Syphilis
An infection provoked by bacteria that begins with sores usually painless and occurs on the genitals, rectum, or mouth is known as syphilis. It can spread from one person to another through sores or direct contact. Commonly, it spreads during sexual activity. Moreover, this condition can pass to an infant during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding […]
Uterine Fibroids
Certain common growths of the uterus that appear often during the years a female can get pregnant and give birth are called uterine fibroids. This is not a cancer form and these growth rarely provoke cancer. Other names of uterine fibroids are leiomyomas or myomas. A person can experience either one or more growths which […]
Vulvar Cancer
A cancer type that happens on the outer region of women’s genitalia is called vulvar cancer. The area of the skin around the urethra and vagina (including the clitoris and labia) is called the vulva. People who experience this cancer form can notice an itch lump or sore in the vulva. While vulvar cancer can […]
Vaginal Yeast Infection
This is a vaginal infection that occurs due to fungi. The most common symptoms of vaginal yeast infection are irritation, discharge, and strong itchiness of the vagina and vulva (tissues at the vaginal opening), and others. This condition is also known as vaginal candidiasis. Women experience this condition at least 3-4 times during their lifetime. […]
What Are Depression Symptoms in Women?
A mental disorder in which a person feels sad or down about something is called depression. Experts consider this condition serious, which can interact with your daily routine. In some cases, it may be challenging to diagnose and treat depression because it is thought that an individual has depression when experiencing the symptoms for long […]
Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system performs different functions such as the production of egg cells necessary for reproduction. These cells are called ova or oocytes. Thereafter, the reproductive system transports the oocytes to the site of fertilization. The conception happens in the fallopian tubes by fertilization of eggs by sperm. After that, the fertilized egg is […]