Women’s Health

Uterine Fibroids and Polyps

Dec 17, 2021 · · Women's Health
Many women have uterine fibroids and polyps, which are typically benign tumors. These growths don’t always cause symptoms, nor do they necessarily signal immediate health threats. But if you experience cramping and bleeding after menopause, you should discuss these symptoms with your gynecologist. “Fibroids and endometrial polyps are two of … Read More

Hot Flashes Plummet 
with Diet Change

Dec 17, 2021 · · Women's Health
Women who experience menopausal hot flashes could reduce them by more than 80 percent with a plant-based diet rich in soy, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Postmenopausal women with two or more hot flashes per day were randomly assigned to a low-fat vegan diet with a half-cup … Read More

What You Might Not Know About UTIs

Aug 24, 2021 · · Women's Health
Cranberry juice, bidets, probiotics, antibiotics…all claim to prevent or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). What really works and what’s just fiction? We turn to studies and medical experts for the latest insights. But first, it’s helpful to know a bit of urinary biology. The urinary system is basically a drainage … Read More

Is Breast Reconstruction for You?

Jul 26, 2021 · · Women's Health
The number of older women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy has increased in the last decade, and while older women may be slightly more likely than their younger counterparts to experience complications after reconstruction they also report being just as satisfied with their reconstructed breasts as they were with their … Read More

Meeting Your Calcium Needs

Jun 23, 2021 · · Women's Health
Calcium is an essential building block of bones and connective tissue. Women need more calcium than men because of the increased demands of pregnancy and breast-feeding in their earlier years and menopause in their later years. The “normal” requirement for calcium is 1,000 milligrams (mg) daily, but in high-demand situations, … Read More

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