In the past few years, Intrauterine Devices (IUDS) have grown increasingly popular with women because of their no-maintenance, long acting and reversible nature. One downfall of IUDs, however, is that they can be prohibitively costly – from five hundred dollars to several thousand. That sticker shock, however, might be at the end of its days. […]
Research & New Techniques
Women With PCOS at Higher Risk for Health Complications
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects a woman’s hormonal balance and is the leading cause of infertility in the United States. While why the disease occurs is not very well understood, doctors do know that PCOS is an indicator that a woman has a higher risk for other health problems, including heart […]
HPV Vaccination NOT linked to Increased Risky Sex Behaviors in Teens
We all want our daughters to make good decisions, and to protect them the best we can from the risks of teenage life, including unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). While parents want to provide their daughters with the best protection available, some parents think that vaccinating their daughter against HPV will increase the […]
Looking for an Alternative to Hot Flash Treatment? Try Acupuncture
When it comes to treating the hot flashes of menopause, hormone therapy is considered by the medical community to be the most effective form of treatment. But some women, such as breast cancer survivors, are unable to use synthetic hormones. Other women choose not to use hormone treatment because of concern of associated risks or […]
Could Estrogen Based Compound Inhibit Binge Eating?
At one time or another many of us have felt so hungry that we could continue to eat for hours. There are actually some people that suffer with a serious issue called binge eating, which is quite different than an occasional time of feeling incredibly hungry. It’s estimated that 5 to 10% of the population […]
Study Shows Link between High Cholesterol and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer, the dreaded word that we hear so often, is the second leading cause of death among American women. Did you know that this year alone approximately 232,670 women in the US will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer? What is causing such a staggering amount of women to have to face this ugly […]
