Genital Dryness

What Are the Common Symptoms of Menopause?

As women age, their ovaries produce less of some hormones including estrogen. In general this tends to happen naturally as a women enters her fifties. It can also be surgically induced. It is identified as the period after you have no menstrual...

Side Effects for Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen is a prescription drug commonly used to treat certain types of cancer, particularly cancer of the breast. Both men and women may develop breast cancer, but the vast majority of cases diagnosed are in women. Exactly how tamoxifen works is...

Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatment Side Effects

The American Cancer Society reports prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, and the second most frequent cause of male cancer deaths. Radiation treatments are one therapeutic option available for prostate cancer management....

Acidophlius & Atrophic Vaginitis

Atrophic vaginitis is a common gynecological problem caused by decreases in your body's production of estrogen. Typically, the condition produces symptoms of vaginal dryness, inflammation and burning sensations. Acidophilus is a type of bacteria...

Diet to Increase Libido

Need a little jump-start in the bedroom? You might look no further than your refrigerator. For centuries, people seeking ways to boost their sex drive have turned to food as one way to do it. Although research has shown that no "magic dietary...

Disadvantages of Breastfeeding

Many experts believe that breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby's health and development. The pros of breastfeeding may outweigh the cons, but breastfeeding is not always so easy. Your day hinges on your baby's feeding...