During the course of their reproductive year, many women will have an experience with an ovarian cyst. There are several different types of ovarian cysts and most of them do not affect a woman’s fertility, but there are some types of cysts that may have a detrimental effect on fertility. To begin, there are five ...
Most women that have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, also have insulin resistance. Some women are unaware that they are having insulin problems but having certain symptoms and certain blood test results can answer that question. Several newer studies have concluded that cinnamon can lower blood glucose levels. It can even possibly ...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a condition that affects one in every 10 women, according to the Center for Young Women’s Health. Unfortunately, according to PCOS Journal, it is also one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions plaguing many women of childbearing age. So what is PCOS, and how ...
Discussing a woman’s period is still consider taboo by many. Whether because it just isn’t a topic surfacing in many conversations or distributing health information may be a sensitive action, some myths about periods and fertility have gained some prevalence. While some misconceptions are simply just wrong, others may pose health risks. Myths About Fertility ...
Throughout my six year tenure as a Family Planning Health Educator, I was confronted by many young women who were highly concerned about their inability to successfully get pregnant. I discovered that this is a common problem amongst women of child-bearing age, particularly those over the age of 35. As a result, I have decided ...
If you are having problems conceiving a child, there is a good chance that you may have a condition or problem that is causing infertility to affect you. While you should be sure to visit a doctor if this is the case, you may also be interested in learning about what could be affecting you. ...
Vitex, also known as chasteberry, vitex agnus-castus or Monks Pepper, is one of the best herbs for balancing female hormones. It regulates menstrual cycles as well as relieves symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, PMS, cramping, acne, breast tenderness, water retention, depression and constipation. It can help to relieve many female hormonal issues, is easy ...
