The hallmark of overactive bladder (OAB) is excessive or uncontrollable urge to urinate. The causes of OAB can be weakened bladder muscles, damaged nerves which regulate urination, or an enlarged prostate in men. Women suffer from OAB more often than men; additionally, OAB is much more common in people over 40. However, it can happen …
An overactive bladder (OAB) is a nuisance that can keep you up at night and disrupt your work and social life. That is why it is important to minimize your consumption of foods that can irritate your bladder and trigger sudden urge to urinate. Here are 10 foods to avoid if you have an overactive …
Hormonal fluctuations, side-effects from certain treatments and psychological problems can all cause dryness in the vagina, which can lead to pain during sex. If sex feels painful because of insufficient vaginal lubrication, the first step is identifying what is causing your vaginal dryness. Here are some likely culprits: Hormonal Changes: Changing estrogen levels during menopause, …
In two separate studies, researchers at the University of Pittsburg have found that women who start experiencing hot flashes earlier in life are at an elevated risk of heart disease. One of the studies also established a link between more frequent hot flashes and greater risk for heart problems. The study’s findings show that hot …
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are plastic, T-shaped appliances inserted into the uterus. An effective, long-term form of birth control, an IUD can work for years without any upkeep on the part of the woman using it. How IUDs work There are two types of IUD, one containing copper, the other a hormone. Copper IUDs are 99 …
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have seen a big boost in popularity over the past decade as a long-term birth control method. IUDs are small, T-shaped devices which doctors implant inside the uterus. They fail less than 1 percent of the time. Compare that to the 18 percent failure rate for male condoms and the 9 percent …
What causes hot flashes? We still don’t know for sure. Changes in hormonal balance during menopause clearly play a role. Some think that changes in the circulatory system could be a trigger, which would explain why the face flushes red. Even though their cause remains a puzzle, more than two in three women experience symptoms …
According to a new study, women who suffer hot flashes during menopause are almost twice as likely to fracture their hips later in life. Hip fractures are among the most damaging injuries for seniors. Carolyn J. Crandall of UCLA, the author of the study, analyzed data for over 23,000 women between 50 and 70 years …
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