About Women’s Health Care

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Being a woman is more than having feminine organs. Women are prone to bacteria and staying fresh is a daily concern. Intimate hygiene should not be overlooked. In a relationship, vaginal odor is a tough problem for both partners. It is embarrassing for the female, and frustrating for the male.

Bacterial vaginosis is an excessive vaginal discharge with a very unpleasant vaginal odor, usually worse after sex. The chance of having a variety of other reproductive tract problems serves as a higher risk. There are three types of treatments that can be done. Homeopathic treatment involves our daily routine like eating healthy and less sexual activities. The other one is medical treatment that includes antibiotic. The last type is the yogurt treatment which is the easiest and safest to conduct.

For vaginal care, be simple and natural. Any negligence or overuse of chemical can lead to vaginal issues.

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One of women’s dilemmas is stretch marks. This includes expectant and post-pregnancy mothers, anyone who has experienced excessive weight gain or loss. Stretch marks are caused when the elastic fibers that bind the skin (elastin & collagen) are overstressed, resulting in small tears in the form of stretch marks. They are actually made up of scar tissue that results when the skin’s ability to expand is exceeded.

The appearance of stretch marks may vary. When they first show up, they may look reddish or purplish in color and appear slightly indented into the skin, with a noticeably different texture. In many cases, stretch marks may fade over time to a more silver-white color; however, their texture normally remains fairly consistent. Because scar tissue tends to have less melanin (pigment), tanning may make them become more visible as they may not darken with the surrounding skin.

There are several treatment options for stretch marks. The degree of success with any treatment will be impacted by your age, your skin tone and even your diet. The most commonly used and cheapest is using creams like TriLASTIN-SR® that can help provide the skin with the essential elements it needs to not only help maintain its maximum elasticity, which helps to prevent stretch marks, but to recover from existing stretch mark scarring. It is a comprehensive compound of peptides, proteins, anti-oxidants and humectants, specifically formulated to work in synergy. It is proven bioactive components can substantially reduce the depth and length of deeply furrowed stretch mark tissue as well as the characteristic discoloration associated with it.

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Gynecological health
Regular pelvic exam and pap test are vital components 0f women’s health. These exams can detect signs of abnormalities in the reproductive organs. It is better to catch any disease in its early stages, when it may be easier to treat.

Self-Exam
Self exam will help you better understand your own body and what is normal for you. Periodically examine your genital area for any sores, warts, red swollen areas, or unusual discharge. A normal vaginal discharge my be white to yellowish white and smell slightly like vinegar. It can be either thick or thin and may vary in amount through your cycle, every woman is different. Your vaginal will change gradually as you get age and at menopause. There should be no pain or straining when you urinate, and the urine pale yellow, and it should not have a strong ammonia smell.

Bleeding is normal at any stage of pregnancy, and a possible miscarriage is often a risk. However, miscarriage occurs spontaneously while abortion is induced. Here are some types of abortion:

* Threatened – bleeding in the first 24 weeks of the pregnancy without pain
* Inevitable – threatened abortion with pain
* Complete – all products of conception went through the uterus
* Incomplete – only some parts of the products of conception passed through the uterus, and some parts remained inside
* Missed – products of conception has died within the uterus but it failed to expel it
* Recurrent – repeating three or more times
* Habitual – repeating three or more times approximately at the same stage of pregnancy with the same reason each time.

Every year, about a quarter of a million women around the world die from cervical cancer, the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths in women.

Several risk factors have been linked with cervical cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, these are: smoking; infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), HIV and chlamydia; hormonal contraception; multiple pregnancies; and family history of cervical cancer. Among these factors, HPV infection is the most significant.

HPV infection commonly affects women with multiple sexual partners. Although not all HPV types can lead to cervical cancer, it is interesting to note that a patient must have been infected with a high-risk type HPV to develop cervical cancer.

An HPV infection usually goes undetected, largely because it does not present any symptoms. However, this does not mean it is not contagious.

Though cervical cancer may be asymptomatic during the early stages, symptoms include moderate pain during sexual intercourse, and vaginal bleeding (including during intercourse). In more advanced stages, the patient may experience loss of appetite, pelvic and back pain, and heavy bleeding.

Doctors in primary care often have patients complaining about night sweats which refer to excess sweating that occur during the night. It may be true that the night sweats a woman patient is experiencing is only due to bedroom conditions but if it is not related to an overheated environment and it occurs almost every night, the doctors refer to it as HOT FLASHES. There are many known and different causes of night sweats. And for the doctor to distinguish what is causing the patient’s hot flashes, he must obtain a detailed medical history and tests to determine the medical condition. Some of the known conditions that cause night sweats are menopause, idiopathic hyperhidrosis, infections, side effects of certain medicines, cancer, hypoglycemia, hormonal disorders and neurological conditions.

Menstrual cramps are caused by the uterine contractions that occur as a response to prostaglandins and other chemicals in our body. And this cramping sensation that we feel is more intensified when clots of bloody tissues from the lining of the uterus pass through the cervix and the pain is more intense if your cervical canal is narrow. There are some cramps that are more painful than another and the reason can be related to a woman’s prostaglandin levels. Women with menstrual cramps have high levels of prostaglandins in the uterine lining or endometrium compared to women who do not experience cramps.

Early signs of cervical cancer may not cause pain but it is advisable if you see a doctor despite the absence of pain. It is also advisable to visit your gynecologist once a month for check up. When your cervix gets worse, you may notice an abnormal vaginal bleeding, usually bleeding that occurs between regular menstrual periods. Also, when you feel pain during sexual intercourse and bleeding after sexual intercourse, after a pelvic exam or douching are signs of this disease, as well as when you are still bleeding after menopause. You may also notice an increase in your vaginal discharge along with pelvic pain. These may also be caused by infection but of course only a doctor will know so you better have a regular check up with your OB.

When you feel so down for a long time already and it interferes with a woman’s ability to function well, you may be suffering from a psychological problem called depression. Clinical depression can affect your physical well-being that can result to fatigue, sleeping problems, physical changes, loss of appetite, severe feeling of sadness, insecurity and so on. It can affect even the way you think, you deal with people, your behavior, social life and decision making. Women are almost twice as likely as men to get really depressed that is why it is advisable for women to know more about depression and how to manage it in order for you to get over it. There’s no harm in seeking for early and appropriate treatment.

Sunshine is essential for our health and well-being but it can be quite hazardous when you get too much of it. Some of us may find it difficult to avoid sun exposure especially for those who are fond of outdoor activities or assigned to field works. That’s why you need sun protection like sun blocks to help you shield your skin damage you can get from sun exposure. Sun damage is also known as photo damage which can be acute and chronic. It can be mere sunburn to some but it can develop into skin cancer for all you know. Chronic photo damage can result to a change in skin’s appearance also called as photo aging. It could also be of health and medical concerns as ski cancer. So better use sun block everyday if you want your skin properly protected.