Pregnancy is the period between conception and childbirth. For 37 to 42 weeks, a woman will carry an embryo, which takes about two months to grow into a fetus. The stages of pregnancy are divided into three trimesters: the first trimester is from the 1st to 12th week, the second trimester is from 13th week [...]

We hear this question every day in our medical practice. And no wonder. Despite our best efforts, most women gain weight in perimenopause — especially around our waist and hips — even if we’re dieting! Why is this happening to us? The answer lies in the remarkable links between hormonal balance and body fat. Before [...]

PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a syndrome that affects most of the women who menstruate. Symptoms that range from moodiness to actual physical pain start a few days before the monthly periods. Even though it is very predictable, it is difficult to recognize the symptoms of PMS, because they may vary from month to month. [...]

Vaginal atrophy, also known as atrophic vaginitis, is a condition that is related to a hormone imbalance. When levels of the female sex hormone estrogen become low, the vaginal walls can become thin and inflamed. The condition can also cause similar symptoms in the outer areas of the urinary tract. Estrogen is a natural hormone [...]

Vaginal yeast infections are characterized by a fungus that is scientifically known as Candida. The specific fungus that is most commonly responsible for vaginal yeast infections is known as Candida albicans. Generally you may find yeast in the areas of moisture and on normal human skin, especially in the mouth and on the vagina. In [...]

How many times have you waited for something to change so that you could finally start feeling beautiful? If you are like most women, the answer is “all the time.” Here is the problem: most of us tend to live with the delusional belief that we somehow need to change in order to be beautiful.  [...]

Acne can be a real problem. There’s nothing more embarrassing than knowing that you have a blemish on your face. Immediately, you feel less confident and less self-assured. If you are an acne sufferer then you are no doubt aware of the dozens of acne treatments out there competing for your business. Acne is serious [...]

Scientists have long marveled how some people in certain countries live remarkably long, healthy lives while we, in the west, suffer from high rates of chronic diseases and other health problems. Computer analysis has enabled researchers to determine which populations are the healthiest and live the longest and analyze what these populations have in common. [...]