Once women reach the menopause years, usually around the age of 50, a variety of physiological changes and symptoms occur that can have a profound impact on their lives, according to Andrew Weil, M.D., a world-renowned leader and pioneer in…
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Menstrual Cycle Overview Menstruation, or having a period, occurs every month that an egg is not fertilized in a woman’s reproductive system. A menstrual cycle lasts from the first day of one period to the first day of the next…
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Bed wetting, or enuresis, usually stops for children before age 6, but it continues for many youngsters until the teens. The cause may include slow development of the bladder, genetics, difficulties in waking up, lack of a hormone that controls…
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Men suffering from nocturia have a bladder dysfunction that causes them to frequently wake during the night to empty their bladder, according to the Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital. Kegel exercises help strengthen the muscles of the pelvis and…
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1. Understanding Different Pregnancy Complications Many different pregnancy complications could occur during a pregnancy. These complications can range from minor things such as a yeast infection, to severe, life threatening conditions such as toxoplasmosis. Some common complications include miscarriage, ectopic…
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Overview Dark circles under the eyes may not mean your child isn’t sleeping enough. Commonly, dark circles under the eyes in children may be due to sinus congestion, allergies or heredity. In most cases, dark circles are not serious and…
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Over the course of a normal pregnancy, a single fertilized egg cell develops into a full-term fetus. The process usually lasts between 38 and 42 weeks and consists of a large number of stages that occur in a particular order…
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The National Family Planning and Health Institute reports that, in the United States, more than half of the six million pregnancies a year are unintended. Half of those accidental pregnancies end in abortion. Choosing a birth control method is about…
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Overview Plan B (also known as the “morning-after pill”) is a form of contraception that can prevent pregnancy if taken soon after unprotected intercourse. It is a good option for those who did not use birth control or had a…
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Jelqing and Kegel exercises are techniques used by men to improve their sex life. The jelqing exercise enlarges the penis, while Kegels strengthen the pelvic muscles, often resulting in an increase in sexual pleasure and response. Both methods are easy,…
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Beginning the moment that a sperm fertilizes an egg, a baby begins to grow in the womb. As it goes through the various stages of development, it grows from being nothing more than tiny cells into a baby that will…
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Pregnancy can be a joyous time in a couple’s life–as long as pregnancy is what they want. For those who are not ready for children or have all the children they want, certain methods of birth control are available, some…
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Many women will experience signs and symptoms of pregnancy prior to a missed menstrual period. Symptoms may begin around the time a fertilized egg begins to implant into the uterine wall. This causes a rapid rise in both estrogen and…
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If your child has a bacterial infection, such as an ear or urinary tract infection, your pediatrician may prescribe Bactrim to help resolve the symptoms of infection. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibacterial medication that works by preventing the…
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1. A Full Stomach is a Happy Stomach Don’t let your stomach get empty. Morning sickness gets worse when you’re too hungry, so eat frequent, small meals to keep your blood sugar elevated and nausea at bay. Make good food…
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Diseases that affect the reproductive system can be uncomfortable and stressful, and some can have long-lasting effects if not appropriately treated. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are the diseases that typically affect the reproductive system, and both men and women are…
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Jelqing is a term used to describe an exercise for the penis that not only is believed to help lengthen the penis, but it also encourages wider growth. The stretching exercise technique is also used to help reduce the effect…
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1. Go at Your Own Pace Premature ejaculation occurs in as much as 1/3 of the male population. It is a common and treatable condition that can be caused by biological or psychological issues. When engaging in sexual intercourse, work…
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Cytomel is a prescription thyroid hormone medication used to treat patients with hypothyroidism, or low levels of thyroid hormone. This medication is a synthetic, or man-made, form of liothyronine, a thyroid hormone that occurs naturally within your body. Cytomel is…
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1. Talk to Your Doctor Impotence in younger people is less often caused by medical conditions, and is therefore likely more treatable. The first thing you need to do if you are experiencing erectile dysfunction is talk to your doctor….
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Overview The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding infants for the first 2 years of life. Another perspective comes from the American Dietetic Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, who recommend breastfeeding exclusively for six months and continued breastfeeding with introduction…
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Overview The first stage of tooth development starts at six weeks gestation, according to the Children’s Hospital Boston. However, most infants do not start teething until six months of age. Understanding your infant’s tooth development will help you keep her…
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Going past your due date is quite common, and according to the website Pregnancy-info.net, 7 out of 10 babies are content to wait an extra week or two before making their appearance. You can coax him out using easy techniques,…
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is an injection given every three months for the prevention of pregnancy. The progestin in this injection prevents pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucous and thinning the uterine lining. According to Planned Parenthood, the birth control…
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Chronic hypertension is high blood pressure that is present prior to conception, or diagnosed prior to the middle of the second trimester, often before the twentieth week of pregnancy. This type of high blood pressure, often associated with genetic predisposition…
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According to the Fisher Center Foundation for Alzheimer’s Research, one in 10 Americans older than the age of 65, and nearly one in two Americans older than 85, have Alzheimer’s disease. A progressive disease caused by damage to the brain…
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Yeast infections, also called candidiasis, are a fungal disease that is caused by a fungus-like yeast, according to HealthScout. Until recently, patients with yeast infections needed to consult a doctor and get a prescription for an antifungal drug. However, patients…
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A typical pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks, during which time a fertilized egg cell develops into a full-term fetus, ready to be born. The developmental process progresses through a detailed and precisely timed set of stages during the…
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Overview Cradle cap, also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis, occurs commonly in babies and is usually not a serious medical concern, says the Mayo Clinic. Cradle cap may look like white or yellow flaky scaling on your child’s scalp. To…
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Overview If you’ve decided that the right time to become pregnant is during your 40s, there are several factors to take into consideration including risks to your health and the health of the baby. On the other hand, some women…
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