About Women's Health: Free Book Answers Your Questions About Colonoscopy

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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 I received an email about a free e-book being offered by the Colon Cancer Alliance. Be sure to download your free copy of "Colonoscopy For Dummies." We also talk about sexual dysfunction, DHEA, and how you can examine your own cervix. Also don't forget to read our reader stories and contribute your own story. Have a healthy week! Tracee Free Book Answers Your Questions About Colonoscopy According to a recent survey by the Colon Cancer Alliance, seven out of ten people who are over 50 say they have not had a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is recommended at... Read more Girl Scout Cookie Sale Funds Health Education For Girls You're probably wondering why I'm talking to you about Girl Scout Cookies, just when you've made your New Year's resolution to make 2011 the year that you finally get in... Read more How To Examine Your Own Cervix While not recommended by medical professionals, some women give themselves vaginal and cervical self-exams. Supporters of these exams say they help women learn what is normal, allowing women to more quickly recognize changes -- a way that you can get to know your body better. But, keep in mind that a self-exam should in no way replace your annual professional pelvic exam, during which the Pap smear and other tests can detect important microscopic changes. See More About:  vagina  cervix  vaginal infections Is DHEA Right For You? 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 Womens Health Home Health Care Health Clinics Womens Clinic Woman 'S Health Featured Articles Causes Of Painful Sex Q&A On Female Sexual Dysfunction Must Have Medical Tests For Women What Is A Colposcopy? Mittelschmerz - The Pain Between Periods Am I Pregnant?   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. 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   Reader Stories Of The Week Sex Leads To UTI Gallbladder Surgery During Pregnancy Working Too Much Leads To Stress Advertisement

About Women's Health: Could It Be... Menopause

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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 talk about menopause and its' signs and symptoms. We look at several things you can try to relieve the hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause. Have a healthy week! Tracee No More Hot Flashes Hot flashes and menopause -- it's almost impossible to think of one without the other. Hot flashes are probably the first symptom we think of when we think of menopause or perimenopause (the years before menopause). Whether you already experience hot flashes, or you are still waiting for your turn, here are ten tips that can help reduce the severity of hot flashes when they happen to you. See More About:  estrogen  progesterone  progestins Herbal Remedies For Menopause There are many "herbal" products for sale that claim to help menopausal symptoms. These products are not regulated through the same government system as drugs, so there is little research to back up their claims. In addition, most have to be taken routinely, are not covered by insurance, and can become costly over time. Any herbal remedies for menopause should be thoroughly discussed with your health care provider. See More About:  soy  menopause  hrt What Is Menopause? Menopause needn't signal an end to your life. In some cultures menopause is seen as a time when older women can help support the younger women as they raise their children. The older women are revered for their wisdom and knowledge. Menopause is a time of freedom and renewal- if you have any children, they should be grown and you are free of the monthly hassle of menstruation. See More About:  menopause  hormones  hot flashes Self Testing For Menopause Learn about a home test for menopause. This is a home-use test kit to measure Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in your urine. This may help indicate if you are in menopause or perimenopause. See More About:  fsh  menopause  hormones Women's Health Ads Menopause Signs of Menopause Body Odor Menopause Health Herbs for Menopause Featured Articles 10 Contraceptive Myths Explored Self Help For Menstrual Cramps Heart Attack Symptoms In Women Different Than In Men How To Prevent The Leading Cause Of Death In Women Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease Why Smoking Is Worse For Women   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. 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   Reader Stories How I Cope With Pregnancy Symptoms Gallbladder Removed During Pregnancy Fibroid Tumors / Ovarian Cysts Led To Hysterectomy Advertisement

About Women's Health: Your Reproductive Health Pap Smears To Mammograms

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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 discuss how to have accurate Pap smear results, what to expect at the GYN, why you need to have regular mammograms, and fibrocystic breasts. We also invite you to share your health stories, and talk about other important health issues for today's woman. Have a healthy week! Tracee How To Prepare For Your Pap Smear Pap smears are an important screening tool for cervical cancer. 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 two years, then annually from ages 30 to 64. Learn how to prepare for accurate Pap smear results. See More About:  pms  sexual health  gynecologist appointment What To Expect When You See Your GYN 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? See More About:  gynecologist appointment  pelvic exams  pap smears Breast Cancer Screening A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and surrounding tissues which can effectively detect cancers long before you might feel a change during your monthly breast self- exam. Mammography can detect breast changes which could signify very early breast cancer. See More About:  breast cancer  cancer  breast health Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease Fibrocystic breast disease is usually a benign (non-cancerous) condition. Symptoms include swollen, tender breasts, and/or one or more lumps. Frequently, symptoms worsen just before a woman's menstrual cycle and lessen near the end. For the majority of women these symptoms are a temporary discomfort; however, some women experience severe pain. See More About:  treatments of fibrocystic breasts  menstrual cycle  painful breasts Women's Health Ads Health Women 'S Health Womans Health Care Mens Health Clinic Child Health News Featured Articles How To Perform Breast Self Exam Urinary Tract Infections Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 12 Ways To Prevent Vaginal Infections What Is Colposcopy? What Stress Is Doing To Your Health   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. 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   Reader Stories How Do You Cope With Pain During Sex? How Do You Cope With Pregnancy Symptoms Share Your Uterine Fibroid Tumor Story Advertisement