A radical surgery that is sometimes performed on women who have uterine fibroids, endometriosis, cancer of the reproductive organs, pelvic adhesions, or heavy bleeding is a hysterectomy. Hyster is the Greek word for womb and ectomy means removal, therefore a hysterectomy is the removal of the womb. Women?s health and hysterectomies are intrinsically linked together. Not only are there the physical ramifications involved with the need for hysterectomy, but when the hysterec...

Women tend to ignore their pains and aches. They also put off going to the doctor or taking routine tests that are recommended once in every two-three years. The result is that their health usually suffers a great deal as they grow old. There are many health concerns that women face as they age. Among the most common are breast cancer, pelvic pain, menopause (which by itself is not a disease, but it comes with a host of problems), heart disease, endometriosis, infertility an...

The diseases of female organs are very unpleasant. They creep imperceptibly, and even the simplest ones can bring a great deal of trouble. Among them the first place belongs to inflammatory processes. Usually they become noticeable only during an exacerbation. Not all women seek help of a doctor, and from those who have, many do not go through with the treatment.

For a number of Endometriosis sufferers who also have a family history of cancer, ovarian cancer can be a concern. Having Endometriosis does not mean that you will definitely develop ovarian cancer, however a higher percentage of Endo sufferers do end up with this disease too. So, is there any link between Endometriosis versus ovarian cancer, or are these two illnesses distinct and separate? To understand what endometriosis is let?s have a quick biology lesson. The tissue ...

When deciding on a course of endometriosis treatment a number of factors need to be taken into consideration. The recommended course of treatment among other things depends on the severity of symptoms, family history and whether the patient is actively trying for a baby. Understanding the patents situation and aspirations helps determine treatment plans that can effectively deals with all aspects of the condition. Common patient goals include relief of dysmenorrhea...

There are a significant number of women all over the world who suffer with the symptoms endometriosis. Although there has been some confusion on the topic, it has been established for years that there is a relationship between endometriosis and menopause. To understand how menopause affects endometriosis, you first need to understand a little background about Endometriosis. It is a condition effected by fluctuations in hormone levels as symptoms occur when there is a hi...

Endometriosis is the leading cause of impaired fertility in females, with approximately 7 million sufferers in the US alone. However, for women with endometriosis pregnancy can elusive. The endometrium lining found inside the uterus forming outside the uterus and attaching itself to other organs is known as endometriosis. During menstruation, when the endometrium lining is shed by the body, the tissue that exists outside of the uterus has no way to leave the body and t...

Menopause is defined as absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. The menopausal transition starts with varying menstrual cycle length and ends with the final menstrual period.

If you have been experiencing endometriosis back pain for some time, you probably have your own self-medication to alleviate the pain. You also probably already conditioned to and used to experiencing this endometriosis symptom on a regular basis. But did you know that there are several treatments and measures that are aimed at helping you overcome these back pains? Before seeking out these treatments, it?s important to understand how back pain caused by endometriosis ...

Women are usually the stronger of the two sexes. However, they are prone to a lot of ups and downs once they hit their late forties due the menopause. Menopausal women experience a great deal of health problems especially due to the hormonal changes that this period brings along. This is the time when other diseases creep up too, such as heart disease, infertility, osteoporosis, uterine fibroids, fibromyaglia, cervical cancer, breast cancer and so on. Why Women’s Hea...