September 2009
Female Infertility and Problems Getting Pregnant
Female infertility can be defined as a condition which is characterized by some defects in the reproductive system which makes it difficult for a woman to get pregnant. Female infertility is categorized into two parts: primary infertility and secondary infertility.
January 2009
Female Hormonal Fluctuations and Hair Loss
Women often experience problems with their hair, which may range from developing brittle hair shafts with split ends to massive hair shedding, when they get through hormonal changes brought forth by pregnancies, taking or stopping hormonal medications, such as birth control pills, or entering the mid-life menopausal transition
December 2008
Female Smokers Find It Harder to Kick Their Habit
Statistics show that smoking women have a harder time in quitting their unhealthy habit than men do. According to a researcher of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, women’s addiction to both nicotine and their “smoking image” can be stronger and more overwhelming than that of men.
September 2008
Female Infertility Treatments - Home
Once the probable causes of infertility have been identified, treatments can begin. If irregular ovulation or lack of ovulation is the problem, ovulation may be induced with medication. These medications are the well-known fertility drugs. It is important to remember that these fertility drugs are helpful only if the infertility is caused by a prob
Smoking and Female Health - More Bad News
According to a recent study carried out by European researchers, female smoking is implicated with even more health hazards than was previously suspected. Norwegian scientists have revealed that smoking women have a higher incidence and earlier onset of heart disease in comparison with male smokers
July 2008
Female Hair Loss Types and Causes
There are four main categories of hair loss that affect women. These include androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and cicatricial alopecia. Cicatricial alopecia is the only type of hair loss that is permanent and irreversible.
December 2007
Female Hair Loss Types and Causes
There are four main categories of hair loss that affect women. These include androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and cicatricial alopecia. Cicatricial alopecia is the only type of hair loss that is permanent and irreversible.
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