Know Your Risk – Do Your Breast Self Examination

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Breast Cancer is one of the major killers among women. Therefore, it is imperative for women to be in tune with their bodies for early detection in physical appearance or changes inside the breast(s). A breast self examination (BSE) is one way in which women can basically keep ‘tabs’ on any changes that may occur.

3 Things Your Gynecologist Should Check

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It seems like every other month there is a new health concern, especially if you are a woman. Whether it be HPV (Human Papillomavirus) which infected about 45% of women back in 2007. Or the dreaded breast cancer. But what about the other problems women face down there? Check out these three.

Sexual Dysfunction After Breast Cancer

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When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, probably the last thing on your mind is sex. However, I write this chapter because sex may not be important to you now, but later on, when you are trying to resume your normal life, it will become important.

Fertility Concerns After Breast Cancer Treatment

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More than 12,000 women under the age of 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women under 40. The number of cancer survivors of reproductive age in the United States is now estimated at about 500,000.

Are You Having HRT Side Effects?

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The long term risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are well publicized. These risks, such as breast cancer, have been well publicized over the past 2-3 years with the release of new research findings that show even greater risk than previously thought. What is less publicized are the immediate side effects of HRT. Becauses the… Read more »