Tag: HRT
Atrophic vaginitis
Vaginal dryness, or atrophic vaginitis, is a condition experienced by many women in their post-menopausal years. They may also experience some bladder difficulties as well as discomfort during sex. However there are effective treatments available for the relief of all of these symptoms. It should also be noted that atrophic vaginitis is, unfortunately, a normal [...]
Older Women Maintain Libido, says Study
Study Finds Higher Sex Urges in Older Women A new large scale study has found that many post menopausal women are sexually active and happy with their sex lives. This is especially the case if they are married or in a steady relationship. The study was funded by the government as part of the Womens [...]
Women and Heart Disease What are the facts?
Why does the risk increase after the menopause? If a woman has had her menopause then she has an increased risk of heart disease. In fact the incidence of women having breast cancer which kills them is now only a third of the number of women that die of heart disease. In the United States [...]
Great Supplements for Womens Sexual Health
There are some natural extracts and remedies that can help improve your sexual health. Great sexual health is not just about being able to enjoy a great sex life; it is also about reproduction, function, ability and enjoyment – and being able to experience all of these things in a way that improves the overall [...]
Venous Thromboembolism
Venous thrombosis is the presence of a blood clot within a superficial or deep vein and the resultant inflammation in the blood vessel wall. Thrombosis most commonly occurs in the legs, but can also occur in the arms. Signs of thrombosis include tenderness in the involved veins, presence of a palpable “cord” in the leg, [...]
Stroke
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the united States, following coronary heart disease and cancer. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that every 45 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a new or recurrent stroke; every 3.1 minutes, someone in the United States dies of a stroke. Overall, men are 1.6 [...]
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Menopause is the cessation of menstrual periods. Women usually experience menopause at the age of 42-58, with the average age being 50-51 years. Menopause may occur slightly earlier in women who smoke or have a family history of early menopause. Otherwise, the age of menopause is unrelated to the age of the first menstrual period, [...]
Coronary Risk Factors
Despite many recent advances in therapy, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the major contributor to death and premature disability in developed countries. This condition accounts for one third of all deaths in women. Furthermore, it is predicted that cardiovascular disease (CvD), due mainly to atherosclerosis (disease of the arteries), will become the leading cause of [...]
Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women in this country, claiming the lives of over half a million women each year. Women present with coronary heart disease (CHD) events on average 10 years later than men, but have a steady rise in the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) or “heart attacks” as [...]
Causes of cancer
Examples of external factors that contribute to accumulation of muted genes leading to cancer are: physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol, nutrition, radiation and chemicals, bacteria and viruses, medications, and reproductive factors. Although the exact biological mechanism for some of these factors by which they contribute to cancer remain elusive, results from epidemiological studies provide clear [...]