About Women's Health: Depression - More Than The Blues

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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 Depression is more than the occasional blues that most people experience from time to time. This week we explore the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of clinical depression. We also cover rape, hot flashes, late periods, and more. Have a healthy week! Tracee Depression and Women 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 Healing And Surviving After Rape As you may have already guessed, 100% accurate statistics on rape are impossible to get. However, the estimates that have been made -- regardless of their differences -- are frightening. Learn how to help yourself or a friend health following rape. See More About:  rape  survival after rape  healing emotionally after rape What Is A Rape Kit? The phrase rape kit describes a medical kit used to collect evidence from the body and clothing of a rape victim. The rape kit generally contains little boxes, microscope slides, and plastic bags. These are used to collect fibers from clothing, hair, and bodily fluids such as saliva and semen, which can help identify the rapist. See More About:  911  sexual assault  rape prosecution 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? See More About:  late periods  amenorrhea treatments  breastfeeding Women's Health Ads Womens Health Womens Clinic Home Health Care Women Gynecology Women OBGYN Featured Articles Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Top 10 Causes Of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Fibrocystic Breast Disease How To Prevent Heart Disease 10 Ways To Reduce Hot Flashes Pain Between Periods   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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: Upper Abdominal Pain - Iron Overload

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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 one the most common digestive disorders -- gallbladder disease. We also discuss what happens when you have too much iron, and ovarian cysts. Have a healthy week! Tracee Gallbladder Disease Gallstones are the most common and costly digestive disease in the United States, causing more than 800,000 hospitalizations annually at estimated cost of over five billion dollars. More than 20 million Americans have gallstones and approximately one million new cases are diagnosed each year. Women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones; the higher prevalence of gallstones in women is thought to be caused by multiple pregnancies, obesity, and rapid weight loss. See More About:  gallbladder disease  gallbladder symptoms  gallstones treatments What Are Gallstones? Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid, called bile, is used to help the body digest fats. Bile is made in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs to digest fat. See More About:  diagnostic tests  nausea  gallstones symptoms Too Much Iron 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 What Are Ovarian Cysts? Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs, similar to blisters, that are common among women during their reproductive years. They form on the ovaries, the almond-sized organs on each side of the uterus. Most types of ovarian cysts are harmless and go away without any treatment. See More About:  ovarian cysts symptoms  ovarian cysts causes  ovarian cysts treatments Women's Health Ads Women Health Care Health Health Weight Loss Mens Health Clinic Health Child Health Featured Articles Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls Women's Mental Health Women and Cancer Women's Health Glossary   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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: 12 Ways To Prevent Vaginal Discharge or Infections

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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 the topic of vaginal discharge and infection. Learn about some common vaginal infections and what you can do to prevent them. Have a healthy week! Tracee 12 Ways To Prevent Abnormal Discharge Many factors can play a role in the occurrence of vaginal infections and discharge. What can you do to reduce your risk of vaginal infections? Practicing these simple tips significantly reduces your risk of getting a vaginal infection. See More About:  vaginal odor  vaginal discharge  vaginal itching Vaginal Yeast Infections Symptoms of yeast infection include itching, burning, redness, and irritation of the vaginal area. Severe yeast infections may cause swelling of the vulva and in some cases women experience painful and/or frequent urination which is caused by inflammation of the urinary opening. See More About:  vaginal yeast infections symptoms  vaginal yeast infection treatments  vaginal discharges Female Sexual Dysfunction To explore the topic of female sexual dysfunction, I spoke with Robert Taylor Segraves, M.D, Ph.D., and his wife Kathleen Blindt Segraves, Ph.D. Find out what they said about common sexual disorders and causes of decreased libido. See More About:  female sexual dysfunctions  sexual disorders  loss of libido Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis Women often experience these common signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. However, some women never develop any signs or symptoms indicative of this vaginal infection. See More About:  vaginal infections  antibiotics  sexually transmitted diseases Women's Health Ads Home Health Care Womens Health Health Clinic Woman 'S Health Sexual Health Featured Articles The Vaginal Douche Debate How To Prepare For Your Pap Smear Self Testing Vaginal Ph What Is Vaginismus? What Is Colposcopy? Female Consequences Of STDs   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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