Menopause

A metabolic bone disorder. Occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” When viewed under a microscope, healthy bone looks like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis occurs the holes and spaces in the “honeycomb” are much larger than in healthy bone. The bones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. As bones become less dense, they weaken and are more likely to break. This occurs from a lack of calcium and phosphate…

also how are they suppose to know what the right decision is for herself. I think we as women need to be proactive about our health, and need to be our own advocate. The reason women are prescribed HRT is to help alleviate symptoms associated with menopause, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, etc. Are these issues affecting us enough that we believe we need treatment. If the answer is yes that these things are affecting our quality of life, and I have no doubt they do for some people, then I feel…

displays a substantial degree of stromal cellularity and is usually larger than five centimeters in diameter. Estrogen and progesterone (two primary ovarian hormones) and lactation during pregnancy can successfully stimulate fibroadenomas, whereas in menopause they undergo atrophic remodeling. Some of them bear receptors on their surface and respond to human epidermal growth factor (EGH) and growth hormone. They are rarely seen in older patients, where they may go through involutional change –…

connect them. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes problems in the skeletal system, it is usually in the lower back bones. Some causes of osteoporosis are being a woman with a small frame, having it passed to you genetically, and women who have menopause way before they are supposed to. Statistics show that it’s more common for Caucasian and Asian women to get osteoporosis. Some risk factors include the way you diet, like if you have a lot of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D and exercise. If you…

begins to thin and atrophy. It is associated with mucosal dryness, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, vaginal discomfort, and an increased incidence of UTI and stress incontinence. There is a correlation between a decrease in circulating oestradiol during the menopause transition and Atrophic Vaginitis. This paper outlines the effectiveness of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as a non-hormonal treatment of Atrophic Vaginitis and its ancillary symptoms. Introduction Atrophic Vaginitis (AV), or…

Recurring Yeast Infections A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, increased discharge, strong odors, and an intense itchiness of the vulva, and vagina. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina, and infections occur when there are too many of the bacteria and yeast that normally live in the vagina. If you have recurrent yeast infections, four or more within a year, you might need a maintenance plan and a longer treatment course. Why Do You Have…

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2015) Depression is a condition that affects one out of every ten people living in the United States at some point in their life. Depression is a disease that can be found in adults, teens, and children. It is found in…

symptoms such as: (6) Chemotherapy Menopause, Sleep apnea, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, depression or substance abuse, Medications such as blood pressure medications and antibiotics and Multiple Sclerosis, seizures, HIV, head injuries. After taking a detailed history, you need to decide whether the symptoms began after early adolescence. If so, it is NOT ADHD. If the indications fluctuate, it is NOT ADHD. It should be known that in some situations, such as menopause, depression, or chemotherapy,…

darker strands of hair usually regrow and sometimes they are white in shade. The symptoms of alopecia are more common in adults, especially in people with age over 50. But, it can also appear in teen age. Women experience hair loss mostly after menopause. The causes of androgen alopecia varies in men and women. The factors responsible for this type of hair loss in men include: - Prostate Enlargement - Heart Diseases -…

increased risk of fractures. It occurs in elderly people of both sexes but is most pronounced in postmenopausal women, they lose bone rapidly in the first few years after the menopause (when monthly periods stop and the ovaries stop producing an egg), so women are more at risk of osteoporosis than men, particularly if the menopause begins early (before the age of 45). Many other factors can also increase the risk of developing osteoporosis, including: • long-term use of high-dose oral…