Hysterectomy surgical options explained
What hysterectomy surgical options are available? To perform a hysterectomy, the surgeon reaches your internal reproductive organs either through an incision in your lower abdomen, through laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery via small abdominal incisions or vaginally. Hysterectomy is performed under general anaesthetic. The surgeon first cuts the ligaments that keep the uterus suspended in your abdomen, then […]
What is Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb (uterus). You may be able to opt for a partial hysterectomy, depending on the circumstance. The cervix and ovaries are not removed when a hysterectomy is performed. This means that your menstrual periods cease and you become infertile, but you do not experience sudden menopause. A Subtotal […]
Treating Fibroids
The thought of treating Fibroids can be scary. Will you need surgery? How will it impact your life? Treating Fibroids does not necessarily mean a hospital stay, there are other treatments that you can try, depending on the type and extent of your Fibroids. When do I need treatment? If your fibroids cause no […]
Fibroid Symptoms & Diagnoses
What Fibroid symptoms should you look out for? Although 50% of all women may have fibroids, only 30% have pain due to fibroids. For this reason, it’s important to look out for other symptoms. Fibroid symptoms include: Painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) See www.dysmenorrhea.biz Heavy or extended bleeding or bleeding between periods (medically known as Menorrhagia) Distended abdomen […]
What are Fibroids?
What are fibroids? This article explains what they are and why they are dangerous if left untreated. Fibroids occur in the womb/uterus. They are normally non-cancerous (benign) smooth muscle tumors. They are also known as leiomyoma, leiomyomata, or myoma. Fibroids vary from the size of a small seed (1 mm) to that of a large grapefruit (more than […]
Treating Estrogen Dominance
The best way to combat Estrogen dominance is through hormone replacement therapy – particularly effective is treating Estrogen dominance with natural progesterone replacement therapy. This is because Progesterone is the calming force that counters the stimulation effect of Estrogen in the body. The First step is diagnosing Estrogen dominance and Progesterone deficiency The first step […]
The signs & symptoms of Estrogen Dominance
Both genders can develop Estrogen dominance, even young boys and young girls. Here’s some information on the signs and symptoms of Estrogen dominance so you can recognize the condition and find an appropriate treatment. Young girls may experience estrogen dominance as premature puberty. Boys may experience estrogen dominance as delayed puberty. estrogen opposes the action […]
What is Estrogen Dominance?
What is natural estrogen and what happens when you have Estrogen dominance? Natural estrogen is an essential hormone to humans, especially females. It is responsible for physical development of the female reproductive system, works in tandem with the hormone progesterone for fertility, is a protector of blood vessels and bones. Estrogen is a very stimulatory […]
Dealing with Childhood Hypogonadism symptoms
How are Childhood Hypogonadism symptoms treated? The main cause of  hypogoadism is Klinefelter, Turner and Kallmann syndromes. These are all genetic conditions that have no cure. It’s up to hormone replacement therapy to control symptoms and improve the quality of life of sufferers. Affected children do not need a special diet, or to restrict their activities. […]
When does Hypogonadism occur?
Hypogonadism can happen at any age. Here’s some brief explanations of what can occur and when:  In the Womb The default sex of an embryo is female. Females have two X chromosomes (XX). Males have an X and a Y chromosome (XY). If a male sperm fertilizes an egg, then the baby will be male. […]