About Women's Health: Iron Deficiency Anemia

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health This week we explore anemia from the symptoms to treatments. We also take a look at iron overload or hemochromatosis, as well as lots of other important health information. Have a healthy week! Tracee What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia? Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia. Those most affected by iron deficiency anemia include young children, girls who have reached menarche, and women during their reproductive years. About half of all pregnant women experience iron deficiency anemia during their pregnancies. Overall, at least 1 out of 5 girls and women experience iron deficiency anemia at some point during their reproductive years. See More About:  menstruation  puberty  pregnancy The Symptoms Of Iron Deficiency Anemia When your iron level is too low, you may have iron deficiency anemia. The most common symptom of iron deficiency anemia is fatigue. If you don't have enough hemoglobin in your blood, you will feel tired or wear out more easily. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in the blood that carries oxygen throughout your body. See More About:  iron rich foods  nutrition  heart disease Treatments For Iron Deficiency Anemia While excessive blood loss most commonly causes iron deficiency anemia, increasing your dietary intake of iron-rich foods can both help prevent and treat low iron levels in your blood. See More About:  menstruation  pregnancy diet  fatigue What Is Iron Overload? As women, we are often reminded about our special need for iron, and so iron overload may seem like the last potential we need to consider. For most of us, it is. Many women consume iron supplements to bridge the gap with no issues. However, for more than 1 million Americans, iron supplementation can have devastating consequences. See More About:  diabetes  nutrition  fatigue Women's Health Ads Woman Health Health Care Plan Health Clinic Health Nutrition Health News Featured Articles Why Blood Is Red? Who Is Most At Risk For Iron Deficiency Anemia? Do Iron Supplements Cause Stomach Upset Or Constipation? What Is Anemia? Q&A About Menstruation Abnormal Bleeding After Tubal Ligation   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Top 10's Top 10 Causes Of Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Top 10 Causes Of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Top 10 Things Women Want To Know About Their Health Advertisement

About Women's Health: Sleep Without Drugs - 6 Women's Health Procedures

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. Today find out a new non-drug way to get to sleep. We also discuss 6 women's health surgeries and procedures that you need to know about, as well as contraceptive myths, and reducing the symptoms of PMS. Of course, there is a lot more important women's health information that you need to know about. Have a healthy week! Tracee Sleep Without Drugs Do you have trouble getting to sleep at night? If so, you've probably tried many things including prescription and non-prescription drugs to help you sleep, often without relief. A few weeks ago, I received a sample product that claims to put you to sleep in less than 7 minutes without drugs. OK, that sounded good so I decided to try the device... Top 6 Women's Health Surgery and Procedures Have you ever been to the gynecologist and been told you need a procedure for further evaluation of a GYN problem? Millions of women each year face the uncertainty of having a gynecological procedure or surgery performed. Learn about these common GYN procedures and surgeries before you need them and you'll be one step ahead when your gynecologist says you need further evaluation of your problem. See More About:  d&c  pap smear  leep Top 10 Contraceptive Myths During the last hundred years, women were led to believe much about reproductive health that was simply untrue. Young girls were taught that menstruation was unmentionable -- a curse. Pregnant women in labor were often told to put a knife under their bed to "cut the pain." In the early 1900s, birth control was illegal. Great controversy and debate over contraceptive use, even in marriage, existed. Learn about these 10 contraceptive myths. See More About:  contraceptives  birth control myths  menstruation 10 Ways To Reduce The Symptoms Of PMS Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects most women to some extent at some time during their reproductive years. Symptoms can range from mild fluid retention to severe mood swings and/ or depression. See More About:  teen health  stress  exercise Women's Health Ads Womens Health Health Care Careers Health Clinics Woman 'S Health Health News Featured Articles Does DHEA Improve Sex Drive? Stress Busters 5 Causes Of Contraceptive Failure Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle The Date Rape Drug 8 Natural Menopause Treatments   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   On The Women's Health Forum Is Unprotected Sex Harmful? Why Have I Been Bleeding For A Month? What Happened To My Sex Drive? Advertisement

About Women's Health: 10 Ways To Take Charge Of Your Health

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health As Women's Health Week comes to a close, take time to learn 10 ways that you can take charge of your health. Have a healthy week! Tracee What To Know Before Your GYN Exam Have you ever been to an obstetrician/gynecologist or Ob/Gyn for a pelvic exam and Pap test? If your answer is "no" and you are 21 or older, pick up your phone today and make an appointment with your doctor or a family planning clinic in your area. On the other hand, if your answer is "yes," then how long has it been since your last Pap smear and pelvic exam? All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at age 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Women 21 to 29 should get a Pap every year, then every other year (or as often as your doctor recommends) from ages 30 to 64. See More About:  gynecologist appointment  pelvic exams  pap smears Have You Had A Mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and surrounding tissues which can effectively detect cancers long before you might feel any changes during your monthly breast self- exam. Mammography can detect breast changes which could signify very early breast cancer. Find out what you need to know about mammography. See More About:  breast cancer  cancer  breast health How Stress Affects Your Health Look around. One of ten people you see at work, at the store, and wherever you go in your daily life is over stressed at any given moment. Scientists agree that stress causes actual chemical changes in the brain, and these changes can influence the state of your health. See More About:  cancer  heart disease  menstruation High Blood Pressure And Women One in 4 adult Americans has high blood pressure (hypertension), although about a third of them don't know why. These statistics are concerning when you consider that high blood pressure is easy to diagnose and treat, and particularly alarming because hypertension is one of the most preventable causes of death in the United States. See More About:  heart disease  high blood pressure treatments  high blood pressure symptoms Women's Health Ads Womens Health Home Health Care Clinics Health Woman 'S Health Menopause Health Featured Articles Smoking And Women's Health How To Lower Your Cancer Risk How To Prevent Heart Disease How To Make Exercise Fun Top Ways Even Smart Women Sabotage Their Own Health You're Never Too Old To Need Calcium   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Most Popular Articles Urinary Tract Infections 10 Causes Of Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Bleeding Between Periods Advertisement