Women Health Center

Microdermabrasion is defined as the medical treatment involving use of a rough surface for removing the dead cells of our skin painlessly. Microdermabrasion is often used for stretch mark removal; the results tend to vary from person to person. Below, we have offered some significant facts about microdermabrasion for stretch mark removal. You should take the decision of undergoing microdermabrasion for stretch mark removal only after consulting an experienced dermatologist. The dermatologist will check the age and size of the stretch marks for determining whether microdermabrasion will help in removing them. Often microdermabrasion is found to be ineffective for removing new stretch marks. It is advisable that individuals looking to get rid of the ugly stretch marks undergo diamond based  [...]

You might have extremely beautiful complexion, but if you have pimples on your face there’s no use of boasting off your complexion. There are several conventional and alternative remedies for pimples; however, the one that is described as one of the most effective among them is mustard. In this article, we’ll be discussing the procedure of using mustard for eliminating pimples. The ingredients you will be requiring during the procedure are a pinch of powdered turmeric, sugar, 2 tablespoon yogurt and 1 tablespoon mustard oil. Makes sure that the quantities of the ingredients are taken as instructed; taking more or less quantities can make the remedy ineffective or can aggravate the problem. Take a large bowl and mix all the above mentioned ingredients thoroughly. Once the mix is  [...]

Many women experience menstrual irregularities; factors leading to such problems include hormonal irregularities, illnesses, stress, intake of certain medications and perimenopause. Menstrual irregularity is the umbrellas term describing problems like late periods, missed periods and unusually prolonged period of menstrual bleeding. Regularizing the periods is possible using some herbal remedies. Majority of these remedies cause much lesser side effects compared to pharmaceutical interventions. However, still you must consult your gynecologist before taking any of these herbs. This will ensure that you don’t become victims of any adverse effects of the herbs or encounter effects of drug interactions. Below we have discussed about some of the most effective herbal remedies for killing menstrual  [...]

The Kegel muscles are located along the pelvic floor of both men and women. These hammock-shaped muscles support the bowel, bladder and uterus of a woman. In the year 1948, Dr. Arnold Kegel developed some exercises that can prevent these pelvic muscles from weakening. Performing these exercises regularly can help women in correcting urinary incontinence occurring after childbirth. How to locate the Kegel muscles? The easiest way of locating these muscles is by trying to stop the urine flow during urination; the muscles you use during this act are your Kegel muscles. According to American Pregnancy Association, performing Kegel exercises may help a woman to avoid two frequently occurring pregnancy side effects. They are hemorrhoids (a condition marked by inflamed veins in and around the lower  [...]

We get blackheads when the dead cells of our skin mix with the skin oils and get stored in our skin pores. On most occasions the blackheads are unsightly. So, for ensuring that you do not suffer from blackheads you must check your skin regularly and follow a thorough skin care routine. In this article, we have offered you some useful tips for preventing blackheads. The first thing one should do for avoiding occurrence of blackheads is cleansing his or her skin regularly. Skin cleansing must be done twice every day, once after waking up and once before going to bed. It is advisable to use skin cleansers that do not have alcohol as one of its ingredients. Blackheads are formed partially due to excess production of skin oils; using an alcohol based cleanser works by removing those excess oils.  [...]

Osteoporosis during pregnancy is not common, however, such situation is also not something that is absolutely unheard of. Till date, doctors have not identified any particular cause for which a woman develops osteoporosis during pregnancy. Many medical experts believe that osteoporosis in pregnant women might occur due to the fetus’s growing need of calcium. A woman can also be diagnosed with osteoporosis immediately after giving birth or while breastfeeding her baby. Osteoporosis is generally treated using certain prescription medications; however, majority of these medications are not suitable options for pregnant ladies. Thus osteoporosis during pregnancy is primarily treated through physical therapy. The physical therapy used for treating osteoporosis mainly focuses on strengthening  [...]

FSH or follicle stimulating hormone is secreted from pituitary gland. Doctors ask women to FSH test for measuring the levels of the hormone in their bloodstream. Why do the doctors order FSH test? Doctors often recommend this test if an individual appears to enter puberty later or earlier than the expected age. High levels of FSH indicate precocious or early puberty and the low levels of the hormone might be an indicator of delayed sexual development. Physicians also ask people to undergo FSH test for checking disease or damaged occurring in the ovaries or testes, hypothalamus or pituitary gland. In case of adults, FHS levels in bloodstream are measured for evaluating menstrual problems and fertility issues. In adult women, FSH test is generally done on the 3rd day of the menstrual cycle.  [...]

Oatmeal other than being a filling breakfast cereal is also known to possess a host of benefits for our skin. In this article we’ll be offering you 3 oatmeal face mask recipes: Recipe 1: Take half cup oatmeal and grind it into an absolutely smooth powder using a food processor, coffee grinder or blender. Next, in a bowl, mix 2 tablespoon honey and ¼ cup of buttermilk or plain yogurt; add this blend to the oatmeal powder and mix them well to form a paste with mud like consistency. Now cleanse your face using a gentle cleanser and apply the oatmeal mask all over it. Wait for 15 minutes and remove the mask using a wet washcloth (wet the washcloth using warm water). Recipe 2: Add ½ cup hot water to 1/3 cup oatmeal and put the mixture aside to allow it to thicken. Take another bowl and  [...]

The ovaries are basically glands that are an integral part of female reproductive system. The ovaries resemble the shape and size of an almond, and they are placed right above the fallopian tube. Each ovary lies on each sides of the uterus. During the process of ovulation every month, either of the ovaries produces one mature egg for regular fertilization. The primary function of the ovaries is to contain as well as nurture the lifetime complement of female ova.  The ovaries are also known as the ovum-producing reproductive organs that are found in a female reproductive system. The functions of ovaries in women are homologous to that of the function of testes in men. These are both endocrine glands and gonads. The surgery involving the removal of a woman’s ovaries is called bilateral  [...]

Jojoba oil is known to be extremely beneficial for pimple prone skin. Other than that, jojoba oil can also work as a skin lightening agent and healing agent for your skin. Herbalists define jojoba oil as a liquid wax like substance with non-comedogenic properties. It is widely used for cleansing, moisturizing and spot treating pimple prone skin. Jojoba oil gets extracted from seeds of Simmondsia chinensis or jojoba tree. Technically speaking, jojoba oil cannot be referred to as oil; it has similar properties to that of liquid wax and possesses a mild smell and golden color. Use of jojoba oil for the treatment of skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and pimples is practiced since the ancient times. According to herbalists, jojoba oil is much closer to human sebum compared to other oil types;  [...]

Pain caused by breast cancer and its treatments procedures like surgery, radiation and chemotherapy makes life extremely difficult for the patients. Breast cancer patients can experience pain of varied intensity. However, this is for sure treatment procedures undergone by these patients and will definitely lead to some kind of pain; mild, moderate or severe. Fatigue, which occurs in majority of the patients undergoing chemotherapy, is due to the pain caused by the treatment procedure. Nervous exhaustion associated with chemotherapy might result in many other emotional disorders in breast cancer patients. However, there are certain coping techniques that can help in relieving the chemotherapy-related exhaustion. One of the most effective coping techniques used for this purpose is having prescribed  [...]

Skin toners are used for tightening the skin pores and removing oil, dirt and other impurities present on our skin. There are skin toners of different brands available in the market, but majority of them contain chemicals, which may harm your skin. Preparing a skin toner at home will help in avoiding the ill effects of those chemical based toners. Below, we have discussed two recipes of homemade skin toners. Recipe 1: This recipe involves use of lemon juice as the skin toner. Lemon juice can effectively remove the dead cells from our skin. This leaves us with a fresh and balanced complexion. You can apply undiluted lemon juice on your skin for a maximum of 3 times in a day. For using lemon juice for toning your skin, put a few drops of the juice onto a cotton wool and pat it all over your  [...]

During the 2nd trimester a pregnant mother is asked to undergo a number of tests for prenatal screening. Majority of these tests are blood tests medically referred to as the multiple markers. These tests help in knowing whether the growing fetus is having any birth defect or genetic disorder. The screening involves examining the blood sample of the expecting mother when she is between 15th to 20th week of her pregnancy (the ideal time is between 16th and 18th week). The tests are recommended for checking for the following markers: Screening for AFP or alpha-fetoprotein: This test is done for measuring levels of AFP in the pregnant woman’s blood. The protein AFP is usually produced from the liver of the fetus and is one of the constituents of the amniotic fluid (the fluid encasing the fetus).  [...]

Folic acid or folate is a B vitamin. Folic acid is an essential nutrient for ensuring proper development of new cells and tissues; it also plays a big role in DNA growth. These features of folic acid make it an extremely important nutrient for women in their childbearing age as well as the pregnant women. A pregnant women suffering from folic acid deficiency or not having enough of this nutrient from in form of foods or supplements are at higher risk of giving birth to babies having birth defects. According to medical experts, folic acid is of maximum importance during the initial phase of pregnancy i.e. during first 4 weeks of pregnancy or first trimester. However, often women come to know about their pregnancy either after completing 4 weeks of pregnancy or in the later phase of these  [...]

Dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain can include discomforting conditions like pain in the lower back, abdominal pain, cramps and bloating. A number of medical studies conducted around the world have revealed that consuming fish oil supplements can decrease the intensity of menstrual pain effectively. Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA, which are known to help in relieving dysmenorrheal symptoms. A study published in a 2007 edition of Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy suggested that consuming omega-3 supplements might help in getting rid of pre-menstrual syndrome, which includes all the physical symptoms mentioned above.  In the year 2010, scientists came up with the conclusion that women with dysmenorrheal symptoms consuming 15ml fish oil every day could avoid occurrence  [...]

Women suffering from fibromyalgia experience chronic pain and stiffness in their tendons, joints, ligaments and muscles. The following exercise forms might help them in controlling the symptoms of fibromyalgia effectively. The flexibility exercises: If you have fibromyalgia, your workout routine must include flexibility exercises. The most common signs of fibromyalgia are tightness and inflexibility of the muscles. Performing exercises for increasing flexibility will help in increasing range of the motion of your joints and will also reduce muscle aches. The physical trainers recommend gentle exercises to fibromyalgia patients to make sure that their muscles and joints are not overstressed. Some form of exercises that are beneficial for women suffering from fibromyalgia are: tai chi, qigong  [...]

A large share of women encountering a miscarriage suffers from extreme depression.  It’s true that in most cases the grief caused by miscarriage starts diminishing with time; but in some women its takes the shape of chronic depression. This not only hampers the woman’s daily activities, but also stops her from conceiving again. Below we have discussed the possible ways of treating depression after miscarriage: Support: Support from family members and friends help a woman to overcome the grief of miscarriage extremely quickly. After encountering miscarriage, a woman must only be surrounded by people who love her and known her well. After miscarriage a woman needs people with whom she can share all her emotions. Lack of emotional support might result in deterioration of the woman’s  [...]

Abdominoplasty is commonly called tummy tuck. It is a surgical procedure used for tightening the stretched out skin and muscles on our abdomen. This procedure also helps in removing the excess fats store in our abdomen.  When people fail to lose belly fat even after dieting and exercising for considerable period of time, they often decide to undergo this cosmetic procedure of having a flat belly. Other than that, women undergo abdominoplasty to get rid of the loose abdominal skin they get after pregnancy. The common side effects of this procedure are: Infections: Like any other surgical procedure, people undergoing abdominoplasty might also suffer from infections in the site of the surgery. The infection might occur on suture line or within abdominal cavity. The symptoms of infections from  [...]