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.
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Fertility Concerns After Breast Cancer Treatment
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.
Understanding Primary Yeast Infection Causes
Yeast infection causes are numerous. If you have been diagnosed with an overgrowth of Candida albicans, be it in your throat, mouth, vagina, or the gut, identifying the cause would form an essential component of the treatment program that you should follow. Though not usually a life threatening illness, if not addressed and fixed, a… Read more »
Candida Yeast Infection Diagnosis And Treatment
A candida yeast infection can develop unnoticed in people of any age. Only when an individual starts to develop various obvious symptoms is action usually taken. The problem is that once the candida becomes systemic, it is hard to treat. If you suspect that you are suffering from a yeast infection, it is important to… Read more »
What To Know About Getting Pregnant With PCOS
If you have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome and have dreams of getting pregnant, you may be in for a harder road than you think. Women with PCOS may have a harder time getting pregnant naturally and some women with this medical condition may never be able to get pregnant naturally.
Surgery for An Ovarian Cyst – Is It Necessary?
Once an ovarian cyst has been diagnosed, the doctor will watch the growth of the ovary, and if it grows too big, then surgery will be performed. The doctor will choose either a laparoscopy or a laparotomy, depending upon if the cyst is considered cancerous or not.
Overcoming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome With Natural Therapies
When I was in my thirties, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. (PCOS) is a hormonal balance that affects 5-10% of women ages 11-45 years old. The cause of the disorder is not really known, but it tends t run in families. The ovaries in a woman with PCOS produce too much androgen. Androgen… Read more »
Uterine Fibroids – Hereditary Or Not?
Fibromyoma is a fairly common condition causing benign tumors to grow inside and around the uterus of many women during the childbearing years. These uterine fibroids affect an estimated 30-50% of all women, although some studies show that tumors may occur in as many as 80%. Most women afflicted with this health issue experience little… Read more »
Uterine Cancer: The Risk of Progression in Complex Hyperplasia With Atypia
Uterine cancer was like the Damocles sword hanging over my head after I was diagnosed with complex hyperplasia with atypia in 2005. My hyperplasia initially appeared as heavy vaginal bleeding outside my regular menstrual periods. This is the worst type of endometrial hyperplasia.
Untreated Bacterial Vaginosis – Get Treatment Now Before It Is Too Late
If you are at risk of developing bacterial vaginosis or diagnosed with this disease, you need to consult your doctor for treatments. It is very important to seek for appropriate treatment in order to avoid complications, because if not properly treated or left untreated it can develop into more serious health problems.