Women's Health Articles

Normal cyclical changes in the breast tissue are disturbed in women suffering from breast cancer due to a process called as “global dysregulation of response to hormonal influences.”

What are the differences between the morning-after pill and the abortion pill? An easier question would be to ask what they have in common, as they serve wildly different purposes. Let's examine that!

The estrogen dominance is a specific hormonal condition which affects many females and has very specific symptoms. The underlying problem is a relative excess of estrogen and an absolute deficiency in progesterone.

Dentition or teething in babies starts around 5-9 months of age. The initial set of dentition is temporary in nature and it is replaced later by permanent teeth at around 6 years of age. Babies may feel uncomfortable when they are teething.

Which fertility clinic in Manchester and the surrounding area should you choose for your privately-funded IVF and ICSI treatment?

In a healthy vagina there are many bacteria that live on the mucous membranes. These bacteria are usually lactobacilli similar to the ones that ferment milk into yoghurt. These bacteria are called the natural vaginal flora and they help to keep its pH.

If you're not pregnant or on birth control but your periods have stopped, you have legitimate reason to be concerned. You'll need medical attention, but once you're diagnosed, here are some of the things your doctor may suggest to kick start your periods.

Women who suffer from menorrhagia have periods that last longer and are heavier than your average menstruation. For many of these women, menstruation turns into a monthly hell. Here, we explore causes of menorrhagia and how they can impact fertility.

You don't mess with hormones because when you do, they can cause undesirable effects. Does this happen with hormonal contraceptives and weight gain? This topic has been widely discussed by doctors and feared by women, but science can clear it up for you.

Is the one-day Tioconazole treatment offered by the popular yeast infection medication brand Monistat too strong? SteadyHealth readers asked — and we address your concerns.