About Women's Health: Breast Cancer Things You Need To Know

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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, because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at things you need to know about this devastating disease. No matter how young or old you are, this week's articles are important for you. Have a healthy week! Tracee 5 Reasons Even Young Women Should Do Breast Self Exam When you're young, breast cancer is probably the furthest thing from your mind. However, it shouldn't be. Although breast cancer in young women is significantly less common among those from 20 to 39, it does happen. Don't believe it won't happen to you, I personally knew a young woman only 21 or 22 who had breast cancer. Finding time to incorporate breast self exam into your monthly schedule is easy when you realize just how important it is. Will I Get Breast Cancer? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is "We don't know." We can never be sure whether breast cancer will happen during our lifetime. This is due, in great part, to the fact that the cause or causes of breast cancer remain vague. However, we do know several risk factors that may increase our chance of future development of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Myths vs Facts Although many advances have been made in breast cancer detection and treatment over the last quarter century, the fact is we still don't know much about the causes of breast cancer or it's cure. This leaves many of us misunderstanding the facts about breast cancer. It's time we dispel those myths and replace them with what we know is true about breast cancer. 10 Steps To Prevent Breast Cancer Ann Kulze, M.D. is the author of Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet (Top Ten Wellness and Fitness, October 2004), a primary care physician, spokesperson for Ruby Tuesday's Restaurant and mother of four. Dr. Ann designed these ten steps to show you how YOU can prevent breast cancer in your life. Women's Health Ads Womens Health Breast Cancer Flu Shot Health Public Health Clinic Woman 'S Health Featured Articles Women and Cancer Women's Health Glossary Other Diseases and Conditions Women's Health and Beauty Issues Birth Control Menstruation   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > 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 © 2010 About.com   Share Your Health Story! How Do You Cope With Chronic Pain? Review Your Favorite Women's Health Books Read What Other Readers Say About Hysterectomy Advertisement

About Women's Health: Top 10 Causes Of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

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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 take a look at the most common causes of heavy periods. We also discuss the most common causes of vaginal bleeding after sex, and other types of menstrual cycle issues. Have a healthy week! Tracee Top 10 Causes Of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding All of us, from time to time, experience what we feel is unusually heavy bleeding during our menstrual periods. Fortunately, most often what we think is abnormal uterine bleeding is not excessive enough to be diagnosed as menorrhagia. Why Is My Period Late One of the questions I'm asked most often is "Why is my period late?". Although, pregnancy is the most common cause of absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), many times, the women will also assure me that they are definitely not pregnant. So, what else can cause an absence of menstruation? Top 10 Causes Of Bleeding After Sex You've just finished making love, and you're in that pleasant dream-like state when you go to the bathroom and discover that you are bleeding. Nothing can bring you back to reality faster than vaginal bleeding after sex. Post-coital bleeding can occur for a number of reasons, and is nothing to take lightly. Here's a look at the top 10 causes of vaginal bleeding after sex. Bleeding Between Periods Bleeding or spotting between periods can be a frightening experience. You never know when bleeding between periods may occur. Maybe your period was over last week and then you notice that you're bleeding again. Maybe this isn't the first month you've experienced bleeding or spotting between periods. Or it could be the first time you've had bleeding between periods. Whether it's the first time you've experienced bleeding between periods, or just another month of spotting, bleeding between periods is a frustrating and stressful experience. Women's Health Ads Health Health and Fitness Women 'S Health Dental Health Clinic Health News Articles Featured Articles Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > 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 © 2010 About.com   Share Your Story Tell Us About Your Menopause Experience What Is Your Hysterectomy Story Talk About Your Colposcopy Experiences Advertisement

About Women's Health: You Can Live Long, Happy, and Healthy

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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 share tips and advice that will help you to live your life to the fullest. We also share reader stories, and ask you to share your favorite women's health books and experiences. Have a healthy week! Tracee 11 Steps To Health, Happiness, and Longevity Living a long, healthy, and happy life is what most of us hope to achieve. Meeting those goals requires some determination on our part. Our lives are often so busy, that many times we forget to incorporate these basic steps necessary to health, happiness, and longevity into our daily lives. Should You Supplement With DHEA? 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? How To Start Your Exercise Plan Studies have shown that regular exercise significantly increases life expectancy and improves overall health. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. It can reduce or improve symptoms of menopause, PMS, diabetes, as well as numerous other conditions. An improved self-image and increased energy level are frequent added benefits of exercise. What Is Stress Doing To 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. Women's Health Ads Health Women 'S Health Health and Nutrition Health Tips In Almonds Health Risks Featured Articles Other Diseases and Conditions Women's Health and Beauty Issues Birth Control Menstruation Heart Health for Women Menopause   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Take Our Breakfast Survey What did you eat for breakfast? Take About.com's 10-minute survey.Click here to take survey> 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 © 2010 About.com   Readers Share Stories - Review Books Review Your Favorite Women's Health Books Test For Gallbladder Disease Was Fried Bacon Readers Respond: Life After Hysterectomy Advertisement

About Women's Health: Hysterectomy

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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're talking about the second most common surgical procedure performed on women -- hysterectomy. The only surgery we have more often is cesarean sections. Have a healthy week! Tracee Things To Know Before You Have A Hysterectomy Are you facing a hysterectomy? Learn the facts about hysterectomy and alternatives before you decide whether hysterectomy is the right choice for you. Find out when hysterectomy is elective surgery and when it is necessary to save your life. Hysterectomy Alternatives Each year, in the United States, over a half million women undergo hysterectomy. In most cases, hysterectomy also includes oophorectomy or ovarian removal. In no other part of the world is hysterectomy performed this often. By age 60, at least 33 percent of women have already undergone hysterectomy. Amazingly, 90 percent of these surgeries are classified as 'elective' surgery or surgery performed by choice and not as a lifesaving procedure. Do I Still Need Pap Smears After Hysterectomy? There's a lot of debate about the answer to this question. Find out when, and if, having a Pap smear is required after hysterectomy. Share Your Hysterectomy Story If you have had a hysterectomy, share your story of what led you to decide hysterectomy was the right choice for you. Whether you are happy or not with your hysterectomy, share your story. BTW, there are not many happy hysterectomy stories out there. I think this must be because women who are happy with their hysterectomy don't often feel the need to tell their happy hysterectomy stories. But, it would really help women trying to decide on having a hysterectomy, if they could read more happy hysterectomy stories. So, please share the good and the bad about your hysterectomy! Women's Health Ads OB Gyn Womens Health Health After a Hysterectomy Partial Hysterectomy Uterus Hysterectomy Featured Articles Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls Women's Mental Health Women and Cancer   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. 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 © 2010 About.com   Share Stories - Review Books Review Your Favorite Women's Health Books Gallbladder Stories - Emergency Gallbladder Surgery Stress Stories - Caregiver Experiences High Stress Advertisement