Pregnancy and Women's Health

A menstrual cramp in medical terminology is called dysmenorrhea and is commonly referred to as period pain. The type of pain can be described as throbbing, sharp, dull, heavy or even burning pain. The problem may be complicated with abnormal blood loss and sometimes the pain is caused by the ... Continue Reading >>

Polycystic ovary syndrome known as PCOS can affect up to 10 % of women and is a major cause of ovulation related infertility.  Other symptoms associated with the problem include menstruation problems, acne and obesity.  Women can also develop masculine type hair growth problems known as hirsutism. ... Continue Reading >>

Researchers Manber and Schnver reported that acupuncture  reduced depression in pregnant mothers. The Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that they used the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. The patients who received acupuncture during their pregnancy also then showed that they had no ... Continue Reading >>

The rate of breast cancer is increasing exponentially even though the cancers themselves are being diagnosed sooner. Various factors have been suggested by medical physicians and researchers that increase the risk of breast cancer. Factors include a family history of the problem but 85% of breast ... Continue Reading >>

Children who have been breast fed have increased immunity, digestion and grow better than non breast fed children. In sufficient milk supply is more likely to occur in the two to six period after birth. Some of the symptoms that the mother may experience include tiredness, pale complexion, insomnia, ... Continue Reading >>

A 2012 research study in Los Angeles concluded that acupuncture reduced the frequency and severity of symptoms associated with menopause and also improved the quality of life of the patients. Symptoms used as the measure for the research included depression, anxiety, sleep and measurement of ... Continue Reading >>

Morning sickness is very common and the nausea can affect up to 80% of women. After 13-14 weeks, the nausea and vomiting usually subsides but it can go on into the 2nd trimester for many women. Most women stay away from anti-nausea medication because they are worried about adverse side effects. A ... Continue Reading >>

Researchers suggest that approximately 25% of babies are in breech position at 28 weeks. There are some risks associated with breech presentation birth including a prolapsed umbilical cord which can cause diminished oxygen flow to the baby and hence caesarian section is commonly performed. Like any ... Continue Reading >>