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

About Women's Health: Free 2011 Women's Health Calendar

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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 have a variety of articles to help improve your women's health knowledge, and we have a great source for a free 2011 Women's Health calendar! And don't forget to submit your women's health story to our Readers Share Health Experiences section. These stories are really helpful to other readers who may be going through the same things. Have a healthy week! Tracee Free 2011 Women's Health Calendar It's time to start thinking about 2011, already, and the National Women's Health Information Office has a free gift to help you get ready. Again, this year, they are offering... Read more Abnormal Pap Smears The Pap smear test detects changes in the cervix, which may become cancer. However, having an abnormal Pap smear test result does not necessarily mean you have or will get cervical cancer. This is especially true for women who follow their doctor's recommendations for when to have the Pap smear test. Find out what your abnormal Pap smear results really mean. Wedding Plans and Your Health If wedding plans have you planning for your special day, there are a few things you should do to make sure that you are a healthy bride. While, getting married is a special, exciting, and busy time that most women dream of from the time they are little girls, there is more to getting married than flowers, dresses, and saying "I do." Before you marry the love of your life, you should have a few health checks to make sure that you are in tiptop shape health wise. Mittelschmerz - The 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. Women's Health Ads Health Women Health Clinic Womens OBGYN General Health Tips Senior Health Care Featured Articles Birth Control Menstruation Heart Health for Women Menopause Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues   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   Readers Share Health Experiences Share Your Hysterectomy Story Share Your Colposcopy Experience Share Your Uterine Fibroid Tumor Story Advertisement

About Women's Health: Pregnancy Symptoms and Tests

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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 pregnancy. We cover early pregnancy symptoms and at home pregnancy tests, as well as other pregnancy issues. Have a healthy week! Tracee Am I Pregnant? "Am I pregnant?" is probably the most common health question women ask. The signs and symptoms of early pregnancy are easy to recognize, particularly if this is not your first pregnancy. No matter how many times you get pregnant, the signs and symptoms of early pregnancy are the same. Of course, this does not mean that every pregnancy is the same. At Home Pregnancy Testing Taking an at-home-pregnancy test was not an option when I had my children. Today, women can find out if they're pregnant even before missing a period. Find out how at-home-pregnancy tests work. 12 Tips For Coping With Stress During Pregnancy For years obstetricians have looked to see whether an increase in stressful events can either cause miscarriage, result in preterm delivery, or in some other way harm a fetus. Up until recently the consensus had been that while excessive physical work can bring on preterm labor, emotional stress did not seem to have negative effects on pregnancy outcomes. This conclusion, however, has recently been challenged. Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy Bleeding during pregnancy can be a frightening experience. There are several reasons why bleeding may occur in pregnant women. Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy may or may not pose a serious risk to you and/or your baby. It's important to inform your health care provider immediately if you experience any amount of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Women's Health Ads Pregnancy Back Pain Pregnancy Questions Woman Health Pregnancy Stages Early Pregnancy Featured Articles Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls Women's Mental Health Women and Cancer Women's Health Glossary Other Diseases and Conditions   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   Reader Stories - Submit Yours! First Period Stories: Older Sister Upset When I Got My Period First Embarrassing Menstrual Moments: My Cat Loved Playing With Tampons First Bra Stories: 16 and Embarrased To Buy First Bra Advertisement