About Women's Health: Is This Perimenopause?

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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. Are you experiencing perimenopause? Learn what happens and what signs and symptoms indicate that you are perimenopausal. Have a healthy week! Tracee Is This Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the ten to fifteen years before menopause occurs. Menopause officially occurs when you have not had a period for one year. The average age women experience menopause is fifty-one; however, this is only an average which means many women experience menopause several years earlier and later. The best way to determine when you might experience menopause is to know when your own mother went through menopause (unless she had surgically induced menopause due to hysterectomy. See More About:  menstruation  menopause  anxiety Does Perimenopause Cause Mood Swings Many factors may influence your mood during perimenopause. The cause of perimenopausal mood changes is a topic of debate among researchers. Some believe the decreased amount of estrogen produced during perimenopause triggers brain changes that cause depression. See More About:  hormone replacement therapy  hot flashes  libido Is Abnormal Bleeding Normal During Perimenopause? While it's normal to experience irregular bleeding during perimenopause, it's important to understand that not all menstrual problems are caused by perimenopause or menopause. There are several things that can cause abnormal bleeding. See More About:  menstruation  perimenopause  vaginal discharge How To Prevent The Symptoms Of Perimenopause Preventing and reducing the symptoms of perimenopause is easier than you might think when you have a clear picture of your monthly cycle and symptoms. See More About:  perimenopause symptoms  perimenopause treatments  hot flashes Women's Health Ads Menopause Perimenopause Health Home Health Care Mental Health Clinic Featured Articles Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls Women's Mental Health   More from About.com Career Quizzes Not sure what you want to do when you grow up? Take a career quiz to see if your dream job is a good fit for your interests and skills. More> Self Assessments No quiz can magically tell you what to do with the rest of your life, but a combination of self assessment tools can help you decide. 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: What's Causing That Pain?

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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 reproductive health issues from PID to ovarian cysts. Have a healthy week! Tracee Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic inflammatory disease affects millions of women each year in the United States and is an infection of one or more pelvic organs, including the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes. See More About:  pid symptoms  pid causes  pid treatments Experts Answer Your Endometriosis Questions A number of theories have been advanced, but no single theory explains all cases of endometriosis. For example, the most popular theory is called the Retrograde Menstruation Theory (promoted by Dr. John Sampson in the 1920's). He surmised that menstrual tissue flows backwards through the fallopian tubes and deposits on the pelvic organs where it seeds and grows. Later, researchers found that most women have retrograde flow. See More About:  dioxins  abnormal uterine bleeding  chronic pelvic pain Benign Uterine Fibroid Tumors Uterine fibroid tumors are almost always benign. These benign (non-cancerous) tumors are found in most cases, in the uterus of women in their 30's and 40's. See More About:  hysterectomy  uterine fibroid tumors  treatments 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 Doctors Home Health Care Health Mens Health Clinic Ovarian Cysts Pain Featured Articles Women's Health and Beauty Issues Birth Control Menstruation Heart Health for Women Menopause Breast Health and Diseases   More from About.com Healthcare Careers Have you been dreaming of working in the medical field? Here are a few things to consider before moving forward with your career plan. More> Medical Job Search From clarifying your goals to successfully interviewing, these six steps can help you obtain a rewarding and profitable medical career. 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: Could It Be 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 newsletter. This week we talk about the most common digestive disease - gallbladder disease. We also have information about what to do if you or someone you know is considering suicide. Have a healthy week! Tracee Have You Been Diagnosed With Gallbladder Disease? Gallbladder disease is the most common and costly digestive disease in the United States. More than 800,000 hospitalizations annually at estimated cost of over five billion dollars are... Read more Goodbye, My Friend This morning I learned that my 5-year old grandson's other grandmother had committed suicide. It's such a tragedy, she left a 24-year old pregnant daughter, our shared grandson, and all... Read more Cryotherapy Helps Mavs Win And Can Chill Your Ills As women, you might be familiar with cryotherapy of the cervix, but could cyrotherapy be the secret weapon of the Dallas Mavericks? Women are finding relief from years of back... Read more Women's Reproductive Health Women's reproductive health covers diseases and conditions that affect the female reproductive system. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of women's reproductive health issues. Covers woman's health diseases that affect the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes, and breasts. Women's Health Ads Home Health Care Womans Health Women 'S Health Pregnancy Health Health Weight Loss 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 Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. 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