World AIDS Day and Women
by Margot F. November 30th, 2018 | Health Observance, Women's Health
December 1st is World AIDS Day and an excellent opportunity to take a look at how this serious disease impacts women. Since the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s has subsided, it is easy to be complacent about contracting AIDS. Also, previously, only gay men contracted this horrible disease. Unfortunately, in 2013, AIDS continues to be a serious problem globally for gay men and also, heterosexual women. While media reports show how HIV/ AIDS has ravaged sub-Saharan Africa, the number of cases of HIV/ AIDS in the United States and Canada is significant, especially for women. Even for heterosexual, monogamous,
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Treatments Available at a Fertility Clinic
by Editorial Team June 18th, 2018 | Women's Health
Taking the plunge to visit a fertility clinic can be a difficult decision for many couples. Knowing what treatments are available to prospective parents can help.
Fertility problems affect more than 1 in 5 couples. Take a minute to let that surprising fact sink in. When facing possible fertility issues, couples can will also contend with the stress and discomfort associated with these problems, but know that you are not alone. Visiting a fertility clinic can provide piece of mind and a  direction for the future. Deciding whether or not to visit a can be a tough choice to make.
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Fertility problems affect more than 1 in 5 couples. Take a minute to let that surprising fact sink in. When facing possible fertility issues, couples can will also contend with the stress and discomfort associated with these problems, but know that you are not alone. Visiting a fertility clinic can provide piece of mind and a  direction for the future. Deciding whether or not to visit a can be a tough choice to make.
HIV / AIDS Is a Manageable Disease
by Margot F. December 22nd, 2017 | Health Observance, Women's Health
There is no cure for HIV so if possible, take steps to reduce your risk of getting the disease. Practicing “safer needle use†and “safer sex†are recommended.
The term “safer sex†refers to using a latex or polyurethane condom or female condom correctly each time you engage in vaginal or anal intercourse, especially if you have multiple partners or are unsure of your partner’s HIV status. It is important to use a condom or dental dam (piece of latex used to cover the vagina or anus) when engaging in oral sex. Water based lubricants are recommended because oil-based ones
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The term “safer sex†refers to using a latex or polyurethane condom or female condom correctly each time you engage in vaginal or anal intercourse, especially if you have multiple partners or are unsure of your partner’s HIV status. It is important to use a condom or dental dam (piece of latex used to cover the vagina or anus) when engaging in oral sex. Water based lubricants are recommended because oil-based ones
Experiencing the Joy of Life: 3 Fertility Operations that Could Lead to Pregnancy
by Editorial Team November 10th, 2017 | Women's Health
Infertility, which is defined as an inability to get pregnant for one year after trying (or six months after trying if a women is 35 years or older), is not as uncommon as many people believe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the U.S. approximately 12 percent of women aged 15-44 experience difficulty getting pregnant. What’s more, inability to conceive is by no means just a biological issue. For many women and couples, it is emotionally scarring — and in some cases, devastating.
The good news is that there are three well-established fertility operations that
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The good news is that there are three well-established fertility operations that
Preening Your Postpartum Health
by Editorial Team October 19th, 2017 | Women's Health
In the chaos of the time immediately after childbirth, your personal health can take a backseat. However, a study by the Annals of Family Medicine found that the women suffer post-childbirth symptoms for five weeks.
Science therefore shows that women, and especially working women, could perhaps do a little more to preserve their health after childbirth. We already know that certain chemicals harm reproductive health for mothers and those trying for a baby. So, what can you do to feel and look better post birth?
Physical Wellbeing
Having a baby is a huge ask of your body’s resources. If you’ve changed your body shape
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Science therefore shows that women, and especially working women, could perhaps do a little more to preserve their health after childbirth. We already know that certain chemicals harm reproductive health for mothers and those trying for a baby. So, what can you do to feel and look better post birth?
Physical Wellbeing
Having a baby is a huge ask of your body’s resources. If you’ve changed your body shape