Tag: women health
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Vitamins and Minerals of Especial Importance to Women
Although all essential vitamins and minerals should be included in a healthy diet, iron, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin D are of particular importance for women. IRON What is iron and why is it especially important for women? Iron is important for several processes in the body, including energy metabolism and immune function. However, it…
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Fibroids: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Also called fibromas, uterine myomas, myomas, and leiomyomas, fibroids are firm and small tumors made of fibrous connective tissue and smooth muscle cells that form in the uterus. These are the most frequently diagnosed tumors of the women reproductive system. The statistics show that 20 to 50 percent of females of reproductive age suffer from…
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Menopause: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle, menopause literally marks the end of fertility. The majority of women start experiencing the symptoms of menopause at the beginning of their 50s, but the ovarian or pelvic damage may lead to menopause much earlier in life. Plus, some women are prone to premature menopause that can occur…
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Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The latest statistics show that around 176 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a dangerous condition that involves the problem with the tissue that generally lines the uterus growing outside the uterus. During every menstrual cycle, the tissue keeps thickening, breaking down, and bleeding, getting trapped within the body. That’s the major reason…