About Women's Health: You and Your Breasts

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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 Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease It is not uncommon for women to be told by their physician that they have fibrocystic breast disease or other benign breast conditions. Other terms women may hear include benign breast disease, chronic mastitis (inflammation), and mammary dysplasia. How To Perform Breast Self Exam One out of eight women are at risk of developing breast cancer over their lifetime. Monthly breast self exam is one part of total breast care that includes annual physican exams and mammograms after age forty. Mammography 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. 5 Reasons Young Women Should Perform 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. Women's Health Ads Women in Health Health Clinic Womans Health Care Sexual Health Health Product Featured Articles Sexual Health Issues Breast Health and Diseases Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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 Your Menstruation Stories! What Did Your Mother Tell You About Menstruation? What Have You Told Your Daughters About Getting Their Periods? Was Was Your Most Embarrassing Menstrual Moment? Advertisement

About Women's Health: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Uterine Fibroid Tumors

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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 10 Things To Know About Uterine Fibroid Tumors About 80% of women are believed to have benign uterine fibroid tumors. Because fibroids are estrogen dependent, they often shrink when menopause arrives. Fibroids 101 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. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Most women experience abnormal uterine bleeding at least once during their reproductive years. The most common times that women experience heavy menstrual periods are during the first few years of menstruation during adolescence and during the final two to three years of menstruating before menopause. Top 10 Causes Of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding How do you know when bleeding during your period is abnormally heavy? The easiest way to know if you are experiencing menorrhagia is to take note of how often you need to change your pad or tampon. If your period is heavy enough to require changing more often than every one or two hours, or if you have a period that lasts more than a full week, you may be experiencing menorrhagia. Women's Health Ads Women in Health Health Clinic Almonds Health Risks Health Product Sexual Health Featured Articles Women's Health Glossary Other Diseases and Conditions Women's Health and Beauty Issues Menstruation Birth Control Heart Health for Women   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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   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: Your Most Embarrassing Menstrual Stories

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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 Embarrassing Menstrual Moment Stories Wanted Has menstruation ever caused you embarrassment? If so, you are not alone. Almost every woman experiences at least one embarrassing menstrual moment over the course of her menstruating years. Did you ever find a spot of blood on your clothes during your period? Did you ever worry that your tampon or pad was not containing your menstrual flow? Let our readers know that they are not alone by sharing the story of your most embarrassing menstrual moment. Readers Share First Period Stories I asked you to share your first period stories a few weeks ago, and many of you have shared your stories. Read these first period stories, and if you haven't already shared your story share it now! Pain Between Periods Have you ever experienced severe midcycle pain? Does pain and cramping seem to occur during ovulation? What you are experiencing may be Mittelschmerz. Mittelschmerz is a German word which translated literally means "middle pain." Other words you may hear include: ovulation pain, midcycle pain, menstrual, middle pain, or cramps. Pelvic Pain 101 Sooner or later, as women, most of us experience some degree of pelvic pain. How we respond to pelvic pain varies; some women are more bothered by pain than others. If pelvic pain is severe enough to disrupt your daily life for either a few days a month or for longer amounts of time, if pelvic pain increases overtime, or if you have experienced a recent increase in pain, you should talk with your health care provider to determine the cause. Women's Health Ads Women in Health Health Clinic Almonds Health Risks Health Product Sexual Health Featured Articles How To Reduce Your Risk Of Toxic Shock Syndrome How Often To Change Tampons Or Pads What's Your Favorite Menstrual Hygiene Product? Should I Use Vaginal Douches? Self Help For Menstrual Cramps How To Make A Menstrual Cycle Calendar   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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   Tampon Tips Are Tampons Safe? What Tampon Absorbency Is Right For Me? How To Insert Tampons Advertisement