Category Archives: Women’s Health

Menopause… it’s a word many women dread and don’t really like to use. But in reality, it’s not the transition itself that is bothersome and uncomfortable. Postmenopausal women would confess that they feel relief not having their lives dictated by their menstrual cycle. What’s worrying for women undergoing this change are the symptoms. The legendary ...click here to read more

The transition into menopause can be quite difficult for women, and feelings of chronic fatigue are one of their most common complaints. This is thought to be the result of hormone level changes as a woman gets older. This rise and fall of hormones put the entire system out of balance, resulting in problems with ...click here to read more

Menopause is commonly associated with women in their early 50’s, but it can also occur much earlier, affecting women before the age of 40. This is called premature menopause and may be linked to genetics, illness, or medical procedures. These women go through all the symptoms that the average menopausal woman goes through, such as ...click here to read more

All women, granted they are in good health, are able to have children. However, the gift of childbearing can feel like a burden, as every month, females have to go through their menstrual cycle and the only relief comes after menopause. This transition period can be the source of much anguish in the female community, ...click here to read more

Did you know that the average age of onset for menopause in the U.S. is 51? However, some women go through menopause before the age of 40, or even 30, which is considered premature menopause. This could be because of various factors like genetics, illness, or medical procedures. While women suffering from premature menopause have ...click here to read more

Pregnancy isn’t the only reason for a woman to experience an enlarged uterus, as many other conditions affecting both young and old can cause the condition. A women’s uterus is typically the size of an apple or a pear and has the potential to enlarge to the size of a watermelon during pregnancy. However, uterine ...click here to read more

Cancer of the breast is an extremely prevalent disease. It is so common that you may already know someone battling the condition. It is estimated that about one in eight U.S. women will develop the invasive form of cancer over their lifetimes, with an estimated 252,710 new cases expected to be diagnosed in 2017 alone. ...click here to read more

Enjoying alcohol from time to time has become a sort of rite of passage for most people. It can calm the nerves, put you in a great mood, and even provide enough confidence to tell people how you really feel; for better or for worse. Alcohol consumption has also been linked to several health benefits, ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms that are caused by elevations of androgen (male hormones) in the female body. It includes symptoms like a lack of menstruation or heavy periods, excess body or facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, and a patch of thick, dark, velvety skin. The reasons for its occurrence stem ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms can be annoying for some women and a serious problem for others, but many sufferers have discovered that a PCOS diet can help alleviate some of the discomforts. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal problem that has an impact on the ovaries and other parts of a woman’s body. ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections are bacterial in nature, with a microbe infecting the urinary tract. The urinary tract system consists of the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys, each having the potential for getting infected if bacteria were to come in contact with them. Surprisingly, most of the bacteria that results in urinary tract infections do not ...click here to read more

A new study by researchers from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions suggest that a woman’s social life may be linked to how well her sense of smell functions. The study found that older women who do not do well on a smell identification task tend to have fewer social connections, as reported in the ...click here to read more

This March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, and in recognition, here are five of Bel Marra Health’s pieces on the subject, including information on the endometriosis diet, irritable bowel syndrome, and heart disease. Endometriosis diet: Foods to eat and avoid Endometriosis is a condition that occurs in women where the tissue outside of the womb ...click here to read more

One of the most commonly complained about ailments in older people is hip pain. Depending on how severe your hip pain is and what the cause is, the treatment will vary. By determining the exact location of your hip pain, you’ll be able to better locate the cause. If you are experiencing pain on the ...click here to read more