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Women with severe pelvic endometriosis can have pain so debilitating that the only chance for improvement is radical hysterectomy to remove all their reproductive organs.

Specific treatments for dealing with some of the major post hysterectomy/post menopausal side effects.

Undergoing a hysterectomy is traumatic enough without having life-long difficulties related to the surgery. With treatment, those side effects can be curbed

Fibroid tumors commonly occur in women and are a leading cause of women having to have a hysterectomy.

Fibroid growths in the uterus can cause infertility, pain, urinary incontinence and heavy bleeding. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine reduces fibroids in many cases.

Survival rates are improving as women are becoming more aware of cervical cancer signs.

This gynecological cancer can be serious if left untreated. Learn about human papillomavirus, the Pap smear, treatments, and the cervical cancer vaccine.

Endometrial ablation involves removal of the lining of the uterus to treat menorrhagia or uterine bleeding. When done with water, this is know as hydrothermal ablation.

Uterine fibroid tumors, often symptomatic and troublesome for women, can be properly diagnosed and treated for optimal gynecological health.

In May 2006 and again in May 2009, Laurel Meyerhofer was diagnosed with cancer. As with her earlier bout, she will not dwell on the illness once her treatment is over.

If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.

Medics will be attempting to transplant a whole uterus, for the first time in history.

The Dr. Oz premiere shed light on sexual health issues, fast food addiction, a surgery that many women don't need, and the cleanliness of handbags.

Uterine fibroids are very common, affecting 1 in 5 women. This article examines the different types of fibroid, causes, symptoms, and new laser techniques for treatment.

While menopause is an end to one stage of life, it signals the beginning of a different stage of life, . The change of life can be a joyous time.

Thousands of women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually. Getting an annual Pap test can help catch this disease quickly and efficiently.

Long-time users of medically prescribed hormones suffer long-term, and sometimes lethal, health effects. Was there ever a good reason to take them in the first place?

Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.

A transgendered man who recently revealed that he is six months pregnant has the world talking.

Although rare, the placenta may tear away from the uterine wall, a complication called placental abruption. It can be life-threatening and requires immediate care.

A pessary is a medicated solid form inserted into the vagina or urethra that aids women's health, particularly gynecological conditions.

Once a woman has been diagnosed with endometriosis, she is often left with few viable choices for treatment. Conventional therapies can be overwhelming.

Recent studies support the use of valerian for insomnia and cramping, adding to a body of evidence that supports the use of herbal medicine for some medical conditions.

As the debate over health insurance rages on in the United States, a quiet revolution is taking place as patients find other answers to their medical needs.

Endometriosis is a problem with the tissue lining the uterus. There are many symptoms for endometriosis and there are many treatments to help those with endometriosis.

Fibroids are benign muscle tumors. They are the most common gynecological pathology. They are treatable, although it is not always necessary.

There can be many reasons for blood in the urine. If your urine test needs retesting, don't panic but just redo it,

Although most ovarian and uterine cysts and tumors are benign and require little medical intervention, there are things you should know about your options for treatment.

The busy actors are expecting twin girls via a surrogate mother but they're certainly not the first celebrities to do so and be vocal about it.

Tamoxifen is proven to prevent breast cancer. But it may cause side effects ranging from unpleasant to life threatening. Each woman must balance those risks and benefits.

A 34 year old man from the US has become the first man ever to be pregnant or give birth, which he did so with the aid of donor insemination.

Ultrasound surgery sounds like something out of Star Trek, but it is already here. Read about how this technology is being used for Fibroid Operations.

Postpartum hemorrhage is a potentially life threatening event that can occur after a woman delivers a baby and immediate action must be taken to stop bleeding.

Annoying and painful, fibroid tumors can be dissolved naturally through the use of herbal remedies.

According to the Mayo Clinic In Rochester, Minn., 10,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Of these 10,000 women, 4,000 will die.

Orwell is most well known for his novels Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949). He wrote numerous novels, poems and literary criticism.

This interview with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, explores plant based Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and the problems obtaining it in the US.

Cervical cancer took the life of British reality TV star Jade Goody when she was only 27, but her published diary is a record of her struggle and love for her sons.

Actress Fran Drescher has turned her recovery from cancer into a national effort to urge women to get an early diagnosis and to have women and men look for warning signs.

Endometriosis may affect nearly one half of women of reproductive age. Diagnosis remains problematic in spite of advances in technology. Treatment must be individualized.

A new study finds that the HIV virus can penetrate women's healthy genital skin, something scientists did not think possible, but the research could lead to vaccines.

The statistics of successful VBAC's have drastically decreased in the last 10 years. Current research shows the latest about the safety of VBAC vs. repeat cesarean.

Menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) affects 1 in 5 women, and can be a sign of underlying health problems. This article looks at symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Aging baby boomers want to remain healthy as they look toward retirement and beyond. Guidelines for maintaining optimal health in geriatric populations can help.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), women have a five-year survival rate of nearly 93 percent if ovarian cancer is found in the earliest stages.

The thyroid gland is probably the most over-looked, under-diagnosed gland in the human body. This small gland is extremely intricate.

Millions of women suffer with debilitating endometriosis. Although the cause is unknown, treatment is possible with specific medications and diet, exercise and rest.

Cervical cancer can be treated and cured if detected early. Regular exams and information are keys to successful treatment.

There are different reasons why you can have an abnormal pap smear. Further testing assists your Physician with the diagnosis and plan of action for your care.

The signs of urinary frequency, hesitation, urgency, and pain, do not always indicate a bacterial infection needing antibiotics, nor are they an unavoidable sign of aging