Get rid of vaginal odor with Waterworks and tap water WaterWorks Natural Vaginal Cleansing Systemis a great alternative to regular douching. Lots of women all over the world douche as a way to clean the vagina and get rid of unpleasant or strong vaginal smells. This may be in the form of products bought at [...]
Women who have severe menopause symptoms are more likely to develop heart disease according to a recent study. Those who had the most hot flushes and night sweats had higher cholesterol levels, higher blood pressure, higher BMI and a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years. It is possible that the [...]
Although smoking cigarettes is the major cause of lung cancer, several factors can increase the risk of developing this disease. A new study has found that early artificial menopause may increase a woman’s risks of getting lung cancer. The study suggests that medically induced menopause, especially through removal of both ovaries, can double younger women’s [...]
Finding ways to cure hot flashes without estrogen is one of the concerns that many menopausal women have. Estrogen has been the traditional treatment for hot flashes and other symptoms and signs related to menopause. Recently, women have been looking for alternatives to estrogen because of its widely-publicized side-effects. In the 1990s, the concept of [...]
Estrogen dominance is a term popularized by Dr. R. Lee – a Harvard trained medical doctor-in the early 90s. From his research, he reached the conclusion that perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms arise as a result of progesterone deficiency. He revolutionized the concept of using estrogen and progesterone for hormone replacement therapy and particularly for treating [...]
An episiotomy is a cut that is made in the lower vagina passing backwards towards the anus/buttocks during childbirth. The aim is to widen the vaginal opening particularly in cases where the fetus is in danger or the mother’s outlet is particularly small or rigid. Unfortunately, many episiotomies are performed as a routine even where [...]
I read an interesting article today at time.com about the increase in women having vaginal surgery for cosmetic reasons otherwise known as vaginal rejuvenation. I’m not surprised that the numbers are increasing. A large section of society is so hung up on perfection that women are starting to feel pressured into altering parts of their [...]
Most women expect to continue having a monthly period and be able to have children well into their 40s, though maybe with greater difficulty. So it can be a nasty shock for some women when they start having menopausal symptoms in their 30s. This can be devastating, and happens in about 1% of women. What [...]
Vaginal moisturizers have helped many women overcome both premenopausal and postmenopausal vaginal dryness and soreness. But what is a feminine moisturizer and what makes it an effective treatment for vaginal dryness? People tend to think that only women going through menopause have vaginal dryness. Causes of vaginal irritation and dryness can vary from menopause to [...]
Use natural, bioidentical progesterone cream for progesterone deficiency and estrogen dominance symptoms and PMS More and more women are using bioidentical hormones to relieve menopause symptoms. Natural progesterone cream can be used to manage a number of problems that are related to hormonal imbalance. General guidelines for using natural progesterone PMS Hysterectomy Premenopausal women Fibrocystic [...]
