Endometriosis: The Fear of the Unknown

Every month, many young women experience an event that is unique to the female human species: the monthly period. Aside from pregnancy and giving birth, the monthly period is one of the most intricate, memorable, and irritating experiences for a woman. Menstruation, or period, is a woman’s monthly bleeding. It is the preparation of a … Read more

Endometriosis: Knowing Is Half The Battle

They say women are blessed with the gift of child bearing. This also means having the burden of monthly periods and everything it entails. It requires doubling the hygiene rituals as disregarding those may cause complications. One of these complications can be endometriosis. Endometriosis is a common issue for women over 30 who are of … Read more

Death By Starvation: Complications of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders plague society more and more every year. According to a recent study by the National Institute for Mental Health, between five to ten million American girls and women, and one million men are suffering from eating disorders. Eating disorders Most eating disorders root from an extreme fear of becoming fat or being thought … Read more

Couples rejoice because of IVF

In a recently held beauty pageant, once contestant was asked this question: “What is the essence of being a woman?” Confidently, the attractive young lady replied, “The very essence of a woman is to bear a child.” At first, one would think that there is merit to this short but sure answer. However, one should … Read more

Chlamydia Is Killing Your Child

A recent study has given infertile men new hope of successfully conceiving a child with their partners. The culprit may just be a silent bacterial infection called chlamydia lurking within their bodies. According to Spanish researchers, chlamydia can damage sperm quality, thus causing infertility in men. They presented their findings at the American Society for … Read more

Birth Control Alternatives Without Outside Interference

Some people just don’t like using certain types of contraceptives. There can be a number of reasons for this objection. It is believable to say that they would cite religious reasons for their objections, though that argument may be fading out, if some statistics are to be believed. Another typically cited reason would be that … Read more

Alcohol Disease Risks You Should Be Aware Of

There are many social and mental problems associated with alcoholism, but there are also alcohol disease risks that can cause severe short-term or long-term conditions if left untreated. There are risks to the heart, as well as an increased risk of cancer. There are problems that affect one’s blood sugar levels. The liver can be … Read more

Afraid of needles? Think again

Almost everyone of us have been pricked by this tiny metallic thing called needles. These are the ones used by our grandmothers for stitching or sewing. But more often than not, this pointed little thing is usually used in hospitals for almost everything, like getting blood samples, injecting liquid medications, and so on. It is … Read more