With so many options available for contraception, it can be hard to choose one that works best for you. One choice is an intrauterine device (IUD) that a provider inserts into the uterus during an in-office procedure. One of these IUDs is Mirena.
Testosterone, the sex hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in both men and women, is essential for general health and the sexual function of a woman's body. As women age and enter into menopause, they experience many hormonal changes that may...
Peruvians of the high Andes use maca root, Lepidium meyenii, as an energizing food source, aphrodisiac and remedy for infertility. Taking maca root extract may help to alleviate reproductive dysfunction and improve sexual satisfaction. Maca root...
Eleotin is an all natural herbal product developed to treat individuals with type I and II diabetes by controlling glucose levels in the blood stream. The combination of roots, flowers, stems, fruits and leaves were originally discovered and...
Opiate addiction is becoming a major problem in the United States. Narcanon of Southern California says that opiate, or narcotic, abuse is becoming more problematic as children reach into their parents' medicine cabinet. The National Institute on...
Horny goat weed has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years to boost sexual performance and enhance general health. It derives its name from a fable of a Chinese shepherd who observed heightened affection between male and...
In the United Kingdom, weight issues are as prevalent as in the United States, and at least 1.1 million people in the U.K. suffer from eating disorders, according to the "Disordered Eating" website. Britain has combined these two obsessions into a...
Inflammation of the prostate gland, or prostatitis, is one of the most common urinary diseases in the United States, according to the Prostatitis Foundation. The prostate, a male reproductive organ, sits under the bladder, encircling the...
Overview Masturbation can be defined as self-stimulation to cause sexual excitement. The use of the word masturbation suggests that the person is manipulating his or her genitals to the point of intense pleasure or orgasm. An orgasm is a...
The human body consists mostly of water, but for it to function properly, it also needs salt, and the kind of salt that you consume can make the difference in your health. Sea salt is similar to the salty water solution found in all your tissues,...
Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, prevents a man from having or maintaining an erection. Heart ailments and diabetes may directly contribute to impotency, MayoClinic.com indicates. If you continually have high blood sugar, you can...
Characterized by long periods of low mood, clinical depression prevents the person who suffers from it from taking pleasure in usually pleasurable activities including socializing, eating and sex. When depression occurs with anxiety disorder,...
The medicinal herb rhodiola, also known as golden root, originates in the high-altitude regions of Northern Europe and Asia. Herbalists commonly regard rhodiola as an adaptogen. Herbs in this class, which may include ginseng, ashwagandha and...
While the number of unplanned pregnancies has declined over time, almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are still unintented, according to the Office of Population Affairs' Healthy People 2010 Initiative. The objectives of this...
