You have reached 40 and your life is plain and boring. You are the typical soccer mom and have a senior in school. The something strange happens. You are late. Not for soccer or for senior pictures, but you have just realized driving to the grocery store that you have not had your period yet ...
Hypothyroidism is a common disorder affecting millions of Americans. Thyroid hormone plays a key role in many metabolic functions in the body. A lack of the proper amount of thyroid hormone leads to hypothyroidism. Fortunately, there are easy treatments available for hypothyroidism. People with hypothyroidism will experience a wide range of different symptoms. The most ...
There are two important keys to dealing with menopause: a menopause kit and never sharing an office with “one of those skinny, young women who get cold all the time.” That’s the advice of Willa Addison, a public health nurse with the Jackson County Health Department. Dr. Susan Kaarsberg’s advice was a little more direct. ...
Fibroadenomas are solid tumors that occur in the breast. They’re not cancerous. This type of tumor occurs frequently in women during their reproductive years. According to the Mayo Clinic, a breast fibroadenoma is a firm, smooth lump with a well-defined shape. It can be rubbery or hard. However, when touched, it moves easily under the ...
