The hormone progesterone is given to in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients to help create a favorable uterine environment for embryo implantation and on-going pregnancy. Progesterone can be given in several different ways, including as a pill, a...
Treatment is often delayed for women who suffer a heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI). This is because symptoms may be less dramatic than those caused by heart attacks in men. Delays in the treatment of an MI can reduce the chances of...
Men and women both have risk factors for heart disease. According to "Harvard Women's Health Watch," women have a greater chance of dying from heart disease and they are twice as likely to have a second heart attack within six years of the first....
Tightness or a sense of constriction in your chest that persists over time may also manifest intermittently, and affect different organs within your chest. Your heart, lungs, diaphragm and esophagus can all experience varying degrees of chest...
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes airways to narrow and swell, making breathing difficult. More than 22 million Americans suffer from the condition and its symptoms, including chest pressure and tightening, according to the National...
Chest pressure while exercising can have a number of causes. One of the most concerning causes of intermittent chest pressure is related to the functioning of your heart. If the pain only comes on during exertion and stops after discontinuing...
Sharp pain in the sternal wall chest while exercising can be unnerving. The location of the pain can be used to identify what organ system may be causing your pain. The heart lies directly behind the left side of the sternum. Most of the time,...
The American Lung Association reports that nearly 23 million Americans have asthma. This disorder is sometimes called reactive airway disease, a name that describes the underlying problem during an asthma attack. A variety of environmental...
In the United States, approximately 1 percent of adults develop a condition referred to as Barrett's esophagus, the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse reports. This condition is characterized by the unusual presence of...
