About Women's Health: The Most Common Vaginal Infection

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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 Women's Health newsletter. This week we talk about the most common vaginal infection, women and AIDS, and other useful information. Have a healthy week! Tracee The Most Common Vaginal Infection Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Many women mistakenly believe that... Read more Women and AIDS Did you know that 20 million women worldwide are living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) fully... Read more You've Heard Of Low Iron Anemia, But Can You Have Too Much Iron? As women, we are used to having our blood checked for iron deficiency anemia at our annual GYN exams. Anemia is common among menstruating women. Maybe you've even taken iron... Read more Teen Health Issues for Girls Explore the health issues confronted by today's teenage girls. Includes facts about first periods and menstruation, acne, menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome, unplanned pregnancy and other teen health issues for girls. Women's Health Ads Women & Health Mental Health Health Clinics Gynecology Women Health Tips Featured Articles Women's Mental Health Women and Cancer Women's Health Glossary Other Diseases and Conditions Women's Health and Beauty Issues Birth Control   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement

About Women's Health: Stress, Depression, and DHEA

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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. This week we talk about stress and what you can do to relieve it. We also take a look at depression in women, and whether DHEA supplementation is right for you. Have a healthy week! Tracee Stress and 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 Stress Busters Stress is the way our bodies and minds react to something which upsets our normal balance in life. An example of stress is the response we feel when we are frightened or threatened. During stressful events, our adrenal glands release adrenaline, a hormone which activates our body's defense mechanisms causing our hearts to pound, blood pressure to rise, muscles to tense, and the pupils of our eyes to dilate. See More About:  menopause  antidepressants  heart disease Women and Depression Depression: It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of health conditions that affect women, but, in fact, it is one of the leading reasons women seek out medical help. While it's not known for sure, higher rates of depression in women than men may be linked to biological and social differences. See More About:  depression symptoms  pmdd  pms Will DHEA Improve You Well Being and Sexuality There's been a lot of talk about the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, and how it affects our sexuality, as well as our mental and physical health. Does DHEA provide effective relief for sexual problems, mental health issues, or physical health issues? Or is buying DHEA a waste of your money? See More About:  menopause  hrt  pregnancy Women's Health Ads Stress Women Health Care Health Women OBGYN Stress Health Test Featured Articles Menopause Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement

About Women's Health: Do You Have Gallbladder Disease?

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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. This week we talk about the most common digestive disease. Find out if you might have the symptoms of gallbladder disease. Have a healthy week! Tracee Do You Have Gallbladder Disease? Gallbladder disease is twice as common in women than in men. While 20 million in the US have gallbladder disease, 1 million more cases are diagnosed each year. Find out... Read more Do I Have PMS? Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS can range from light cramps during your period to crying spells and irritability. Some women crave sweets just before menstruation, while other crave salty foods.  The... Read more Do You Have Problem Periods Period problems happen to most women at some point during their reproductive lives. Problem periods run the gamut from having no periods or amenorrhea, to heavy bleeding, PMS, PMDD, and... Read more Women and Cancer Provides cancer prevention information, as well as facts about cancer symptons, diagnosis, and treatments. Includes gynecological cancers such as uterine or endometrial cancer, vaginal cancer, breast cancer, and other types of cancer. Women's Health Ads Health for Women Women OBGYN Health Home Health Care Woman 'S Clinic Featured Articles Women's Health Glossary Other Diseases and Conditions Women's Health and Beauty Issues Birth Control Menstruation Heart Health for Women   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement