Osteoporosis Can You Feel It In Your Bones? Osteoporosis is a progressive disease of the skeletal system in which bones become so brittle that they break more easily than they should. According to the World Health Organization, this disease is characterized by a
Oxytocin The Hormone of Love and So Much More Oxytocin is most often associated with cuddling, massage, and orgasm during sex, leading to its nickname: the “love hormone.” Its primary medical use is to initiate uterine contractions during childbirth and to stimulate the
Pelvic Organ Prolapse What Can Be Done to Prevent It? The word “prolapse” comes from a Latin word meaning “to fall out of place,” which is an apt description of what happens with pelvic organ prolapse, or POP. POP occurs when an organ
Premenstrual Syndrome Understanding PMS from Puberty to Menopause Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a monthly condition that afflicts many women ranging from young girls (sometimes even before menses) to women approaching menopause. Many women struggle for years with changing symptoms as their reproductive systems
PCOS A Mysterious Disease Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone-related condition that affects millions of women, most without their knowledge. Estimates suggest that between 5 and 10 percent of the female reproductive population may have PCOS, and the number may actually be
Probiotic Potential Using “Friendly” Bacteria to Promote Healthy Digestion, Strengthen Immunity, and More A probiotic—literally, “for life” in Greek—is defined as “a preparation or a product containing a sufficient number of live microorganisms to alter the flora of the host and bring about beneficial
A Lifetime of Progesterone Progesterone is an essential element of a long and healthy life. The body's need for this hormone spans an entire lifetime, from being essential for conception to offering disease prevention and other significant health benefits throughout all life stages. In
Prostate Problems Is Testosterone Really the Culprit? For both men and women, testosterone is a vital hormone that performs many functions. For men, the "prime of life" coincides with a time when testosterone levels are at their peak. Yet testosterone does not work
