Category: Women’s Health
You have just found out that your bundle of joy is on its way and life turns over a whole new leaf for the mother-to-be.
List of articles under : Women’s Health
Managing Menopause
Healthy Living
Womens Health
When a middle aged woman seems to be irritable, throws frequent temper tantrums, appears quiet at times, it’s not what she deliberately wishes to be like, but it is the period of her life which give rise to such behavior in her. It is menopause – a gradual, but permanent cessation of menstruation. Read more
Symptoms of PMS – Do You Have The Symptoms Of PMS?
Healthy Living
By Vanessa Youngstrom
PMS or premenstrual syndrome is a term used to describe a set of hormonal changes that trigger a syndrome in a significant number of women for up to two weeks before the start of her period. More than 5 million women require treatment for symptoms of PMS such as marked mood changes and behavioral changes. Read more
Prevail over PMS
Healthy Living
Womens Health
You suddenly feel like breaking into tears without any reason. The headache that just doesn’t seem to go away; you constantly feel a sense of fatigue….irritable and the people around, make you feel worse. Does all this sound familiar to you? If the answer is yes, then it’s quite likely that you are suffering from PMS or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. Read more
Fight Against Breast Cancer
Healthy Living
Women’s Health
The second most dreaded disease after lung cancer, breast cancer is more common among North Americans than others. Though identified as women’s disease, it is not limited to women alone. Since breast tissues are similar in both genders, men can also develop breast cancer. However, the latter’s occurrence is rare. Read more
Is It Safe To Travel During Pregnancy
Healthy Living
Women’s Health
If you are pregnant and a trip comes up, it is normal to get worried about the effects and potential risks of travel on your unborn baby. The questions that generally crop up in the mind are: Read more
Ill Effects of Tight Clothing
Healthy Living
Women’s Health
Last time you were getting dressed, planning for a big night out or shopping for some new clothes, I’m sure you spent a lot of time trying to find clothes that flatter your figure, complement your complexion or fit in with your sense of style. Chances are you didn’t spend much time worrying about the affect those clothes could have on your health. Read more
Just for the Girls
Healthy Living — Womens Health
Humera Sayeed
It was a fun-filled weekend full of style tips, contests and loads of goodies – and it was just for the girls! The Sixth Annual National Women’s show took place on November 2- 4, 2007 at the Metro Convention Centre, attracting more than 32000 people. Read more
Ovarian Cancer
Healthy Living
Womens Health
Ovarian cancer is a form of gynecological cancer that affects the ovaries. It is the most severe of the gynecological cancers, made worse by the fact that there is no screening test for this type of cancer available in hospitals. Most doctors usually ignore the possibility of such a diagnosis even when the symptoms are there as the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be very confusing and subtle. Read more
Women’s Health
Healthy Living
CERVICAL CANCER
Women’s Health
There are two main types of cervical cancers: cell carcinoma and adencarcinoma. About 80 per cent to 90 per cent of cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas; the remaining 10 per cent to 20 per cent of cervical cancers are adenocarcinomas.
Early cervical cancer, usually does not produce symptoms. In women who receive regular screening, the first sign of the disease is usually an abnormal Pap test result. Vaginal bleeding, contact bleeding or (rarely) a vaginal mass are some of the signs. Moderate pain during sexual intercourse and vaginal discharge are some of the other symptoms of cervical cancer.
In the advanced stage, metastases, the spread of cancer from its primary site to other places in the body, may be present in the abdomen, lungs or elsewhere. Loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, leg pain, single swollen leg, heavy bleeding from the vagina, leaking of urine or faeces from the vagina, and bone fractures are some other possible symptoms.
The exact cause of cervical cancer is unknown. The primary factors causing cervical cancer are several types of a virus called Human Papillomaviruses (HPV). The virus spreads through sexual contact. Having multiple sexual partners or having sex with a promiscuous partner, history of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and sexual intercourse at a young age are some of its causes. Most women’s bodies are able to fight HPV infection, but sometimes the virus leads to cancer.
Different types of treatment are available for patients with cervical cancer. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials. Three types of standard treatment are used:
Surgery: In this, the cancer is removed through surgical operations using techniques such as conization, total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, radical hysterectomy, pelvic exenteration, cryosurgery, laser surgery and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).
Radiation therapy: This treatment uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiations to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. External radiation and internal radiation are two types of radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy: This treatment uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. When chemotherapy is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy). When chemotherapy is placed directly into the spinal column, an organ, or a body cavity such as the abdomen, the drugs mainly affect cancer cells in those areas (regional chemotherapy).
Proper vaccinations can protect girls and women from the four types of HPV that cause most cervical cancers. Shunning temptations such as smoking, multiple sexual partners, sexual intercourse at a young age, etc. can help prevent this bizarre disease. After all, prevention is better than cure!