About Women's Health: When Getting Pregnant is a Challenge

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Women's Health Deciding to have a baby can be an exciting and hopeful time for a couple. For those who have difficulty conceiving, however, the road to pregnancy can be stressful. In fact, research shows that the stress of infertility can be similar to that of coping with cancer and other chronic illnesses. Risk Factors for Infertility While you can have zero risk factors and still face difficulty conceiving, there are some signs that may hint to a fertility problem early on. See More About:  irregular periods  recurrent miscarriages  male factor infertility Can I Get Pregnant if I Have PCOS? Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition in which a woman's body produces more androgens (hormones similar to testosterone) than normal. While having PCOS can make getting pregnant more challenging, it is possible. See More About:  pregnancy  infertility  clomid An Overview of Your Treatment Options About two-thirds of couples who are treated for infertility will go on to have a baby. The majority are treated with medications or surgery, while a smaller number turn to "assisted reproductive technologies," such as in vitro fertilization. See More About:  infertility treatments  fertility drugs  clomid When Infertility Overwhelms You If trying to get pregnant is taking longer than you expected, it can start to take over your life. Take back control with these tips. How Do You Handle Unwanted Infertility Advice? See More About:  two week wait  coping with infertility  infertility and depression Women's Health Ads Health Clinics Womans Health Health Clinic Health Care Clinic Free Health Clinic Featured Articles 10 Things to Stop Doing To Yourself Chances of Getting Pregnant After Age 35 Increasing Fertility for Men Common Fertility Drugs Understanding In Vitro Fertilization Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Women's Health: Do You Feel Fatigued and in Pain?

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Women's Health While the conditions do affect some men, up to 90% of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia sufferers are women. Doctors aren't quite sure why, but suspect that hormonal differences, among other factors, may play a role. What is Fibromyalgia, Anyway? It may seem like a simple question, but the answer is actually pretty complicated. In basic terms, it's a chronic condition that causes intense pain all over the body, along with many other symptoms. What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? See More About:  fibromyalgia symptoms  treating fibromyalgia  living with fibromyalgia Getting a Diagnosis Diagnosing chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia can be tough. There isn't a simple blood test to check for them, and the symptoms associated with the conditions can also appear in many other diseases. As such, expect a lot of trial and error as your doctor tries to rule out other causes. See More About:  diagnosing fibromyalgia  diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome  fibromyalgia symptoms Your Treatment Options Treating your symptoms will likely take a multi-pronged approach, incorporating things like medication, supplements, dietary changes, exercise, and more. See More About:  treating fibromyalgia  treating chronic fatigue syndrome  fibromyalgia drugs 10 Important Lifestyle Changes Once you start identifying aspects of your life that may be contributing to your symptoms, you can start making positive changes. There's no one-size-fits-all approach, so you'll have to try things to see what works for you. See More About:  living with fibromyalgia  living with chronic fatigue syndrome  managing symptoms Women's Health Ads Health Treatment Women 'S Health Fibromyalgia Pain Womans Health Mental Health Featured Articles Temperature Sensitivity Brain Fog Light & Noise Sensitivity 7 Types of Fibromyalgia Pain Is There a Link with IBS? How Depression is Connected   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Women's Health: Are You All 'Ah-choooooooo!?'

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Women's Health Wow, the pollen is really floating around New York this month, as spring is in full bloom. While all those gorgeous blossoms herald warmer, sunnier weather, they also bring on the suffering for people with seasonal allergies. Treat Your Allergies by Symptom What's your worse allergy symptom? Itchy eyes? Sneezing? Not being able to breathe? Follow this guide to treat your allergy symptoms. See More About:  allergy symptoms  allergy diagnosis  allergy treatment Treat Spring Allergies Pollens that are spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal allergies, while pollens that rely on insects (such as the honeybee) to be carried to other plants do not. Most plants with bright, vibrant flowers (such as roses) are insect-pollinated and do not generally cause seasonal allergies since the pollen is not usually present in the air. The real culprit? Mostly trees. See More About:  allergy testing  allergy shots  allergic rhinitis treatment How Does Pollen Cause Allergies? When pollen is present in the air, it can land in a person's eyes, nose, lungs and skin and cause an allergic reaction. See More About:  seasonal allergies  allergy diagnosis  allergy treatment Got Itchy Eyes? This is my least favorite allergy symptom, not only because it feels super annoying, but it looks terrible -- like I just stayed up all night watching video games at close distance. See More About:  allergy testing  allergy shots  antihistamines Women's Health Ads Health Treatment Clinic Health Health Care Clinic Women 'S Health Health Clinic Featured Articles Red Dye Allergy Pink Eye and Your Child Parents' Allergy Guide Food Allergy Symptoms in Kids   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Women's Health: 10 Things to Stop Doing Now

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Women's Health Health information can be confusing, so we put together a big list of articles on things you can stop doing now to improve your health. We wanted to leave no doubt as to what you need to stop doing! The Big List of Things to Stop Doing In here you can find links to 10 things to stop doing for all sorts of diseases and conditions: addictions, arthritis, pain, aging, cancer, digestion, weight, etc etc etc! See More About:  10 things to stop doing  about.com health  blog carnivals 10 Things to Stop If You're Considering Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is a big -- and often expensive -- decision. Make sure you're not doing these things before you take the plunge. See More About:  10 things to stop doing  10 Things To Stop Doing When You Have Acne Meanwhile, if you have skin blemishes and acne, you may be wondering what you're doing wrong. The first step is to stop blaming yourself. It's not due to the chocolate or your bad habits. See More About:  10 things to stop doing  living with acne  treating acne 10 Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Lose Weight We humans tend to be optimistic critters -- thinking that, hey, all we have to do is set our minds to losing a few dozen pounds, and presto! It will happen. But then we gain the weight right back. Doh. See More About:  cutting calories  lifestyle changes for weight loss  10 things to stop doing Women's Health Ads Womens Health Clinic Womens Health News Womens Health Care Health Care Clinic Health Clinics Featured Articles Ten Things to Stop Doing If You Are Stressed 10 Things to Stop Doing If You Want to Improve Sex Life 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself if You Have Alzheimer's 10 Things to Stop Doing if You Have Low Back Pain 10 Things to Stop Doing If You Love an Alcoholic 10 Things to Stop If You Want to Be an Empowered Patient   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement