How to Prepare Your Daughter For Her First Period
Somewhere between the age of 9 and 16, most girls will get their first period. That’s why it’s so important for your daughter to understand what menstruation is early on. Girls as young as 8 can start menstruation, and the last thing you want is for your daughter to be completely caught off guard. While […]
What Is Menopause?
Menopause is one of the stages in a woman’s life that marks the end of their menstrual cycles. It is a natural condition that generally is caused by aging. Menopause is the time leading up to the stop of menstruation. After a woman has reached menopause, she is no longer able to reproduce. Before menopause […]
What is Gynecology?
When it comes to being healthy, we try and do our best. We watch what we eat, exercise and visit our doctors annually. However, for women, seeing a general practitioner once a year isn’t always enough. In order to stay well, most women should be visiting a gynecologist annually. Learn how a gynecologist is a […]
What to Expect During Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
7 Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms While it may garner no visible baby bump, the first trimester of pregnancy is marked by an amazing transformation. During this time, hormones signal a woman’s body to begin sending nutrients to the baby, sometimes long before a test can determine the pregnancy. Because the first trimester is such a […]
Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms
It’s estimated that 75 percent of women suffer from some form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). This means that there are millions of women dealing with headaches, bloating, cramps, depression or other symptoms every day. But there is no reason to suffer! With some simple, natural remedies and lifestyle changes, you can keep the worst of […]