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I'm frequently asked by patients either for themselves or on behalf of family members-about natural treatments for menstrual cramps. Cramping, which is characterized by inflammation, is caused by high levels of certain prostaglandins that trigger uterine contractions. Often high prostaglandin...
There is a point in the menstrual cycle (aside from annoying periods) that draws a caution–ovulation. This warning note has nothing...
With endometriosis, tissue from the uterine lining migrates outside the uterus and implants on other pelvic structures. During menstruation, this displaced tissue...
Thyroid hormone is critical for normal fetal brain development, and hormonal problems among pregnant women must be properly managed, according to the...
In what researchers are calling a first, a recent analysis suggests that the greater a woman's exposure to a type...
A test for an insidious, lethal cancer isn't used very much even though it has been around for years and...
Memories of the notorious Dalkon Shield-a contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) linked to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility-have caused many women to remain...
Countless women have pored over the book Our Bodies, Ourselves, starting when it first came out in the 1970s and continuing right...
The main purpose of a bra is to prevent ligaments in the breast from stretching, as this can lead to soreness and...
When you don't have a purse or pocket but still want to stay connected to the world, nestling your cell...
You head for the chiropractor when your back is out of whack or your neck needs a good crack. But when the...
Unless you have been with the same primary care physician since before all of your babies were born, your current doctor may...