Menopause is the period in a woman's life when the ovaries stop producing eggs for reproduction. Besides the emotional and mental symptom common during this time, physical symptoms can manifest as well. The hormonal fluctuations can cause a woman...
A woman can develop cysts on the ovary at any time during her life, including while still in the womb. Three types of ovarian cysts can occur, with physiologic cysts -- those that develop as a result of normal female hormonal fluctuations -- the...
Acne, the most common skin disease in the United States, most often plagues teenagers, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. In fact, some 85 percent of teens, along with many adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, get pimples each year....
Fluid under the eyes causes puffiness and swelling. Although genetic factors and aging render some more susceptible to fluid retention than others, certain style factors and health conditions influence fluid accumulation under the eyes. The thin...
You are expecting an addition to your family and have heard about glowing skin, beautiful hair, strong fingernails and a lovely aura that radiates from pregnant women. However, maybe you haven't heard about swelling, nausea, depression,...
Although hair loss is commonly associated with the head, it does not just occur on the scalp. Alopecia, the medical term for gradual hair loss, can occur on any part of the body as well. Hair loss can be disconcerting for cosmetic reasons, but it...
You may get eight hours of sleep every night, exercise every day and follow the best diet, but puffy, swollen eyes can make you look tired and anemic. Allergic reactions, hormonal fluctuations, stress and fluid retention are all factors that can...
Maintaining hormone levels can be a never-ending balancing act. While your body does a great job at it in your younger years, it tends to lose steam as you get older. With this decline may come many changes, one of which could very well be a...
Water weight, water retention or edema all describe the bloated feeling when your body holds excess water in the tissues. Water weight can be caused by medical problems, such as congestive heart failure or, more commonly, by hormonal fluctuations...
Depression during pregnancy commonly does not receive the same attention as postpartum depression, but it does exist. According to the Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Women's Mental Health, "up to 20% of women suffer from mood or...
Acne is caused when bacteria multiply in pores that are clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Herbs may help kill acne-causing bacteria when applied topically or taken internally. Other herbs may produce a systemic effect, such as regulating...
Spotty bleeding after menopause may indicate a serious health problem. It is critical to seek immediate medical care for this problem. The American College of Gynecologists states: "Spotting after menopause is often a symptom of endometrial or...
Menstruation occurs in women of child-bearing years when the uterus, which prepares for pregnancy during the first half of your cycle, discharges blood and tissues to return the uterus to its non-pregnant state. Although it would seem that all of...
A food craving can be a mild distraction or an outright obsession. Most cereals are high in sugar and carbohydrates and may also be high in fat. Sugar, carbs and fats are the most commonly craved types of food. A craving for cereal can have...
Though more commonly associated with men, hair loss can be problematic for women of all different ages. It can be the result of a variety of underlying problems, ranging from hormonal fluctuations and disease to physical or mental stress and side...
Excessive hair loss can affect men and women of all ages. You may suddenly notice more scalp than hair in the mirror one morning or lose a few extra strands down the drain with every shower. Whether it's sudden or gradual, however, losing hair can...
A woman's menstrual cycle is a normal and healthy occurrence that happens each month. Getting her period signifies that a woman's body is working properly and that she is not pregnant. The menstrual cycle also involves several side effects,...
Acne is an embarrassing yet common skin condition which is most often caused by bacteria on the skin, excess oil in the glands or hormonal fluctuations. Treatments like acne creams and gels can be helpful in fighting acne yet they do not always...
Pregnancy can change the texture and condition of your skin and hair. It can turn curly hair straight, and vice versa, as well as cause dry hair to become drier and oily hair to turn oilier. It can cause acne and break-outs in women who once had...
Menopause is the point in a woman's life when, due either to age or surgery, she stops menstruating. If this is a result of age, menopause typically occurs gradually, beginning sometime between the ages of 45 to 55, according to the University of...
Acne has many causes, including environmental factors and hormones. Hormone fluctuations happen in many stages of life, including during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Men tend to have these fluctuations during puberty, when testosterone...
Severe depression, irritability and tension that occurs 10 to 14 days before your period starts and goes away within a few days of its onset might indicate a condition known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD. If you suspect PMDD,...
If your pimples appear like clockwork every month, you're not alone--acne frequently occurs in cycles, at least for women. Acne is caused by the normal hormonal fluctuations that occur before menstruation and during pregnancy. There are, however,...
Thinning hair is a phenomenon usually associated with men, but it can also affect women. Male pattern baldness can begin at virtually any age over puberty in males, and hormonal fluctuations or other underlying conditions can result in women...
Acne affects up to 17 million people in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Acne develops when excessive sebum clogs bores. Genetics, medications and hormonal fluctuations are all causes of acne. Treatments...
Women can lose their hair for a variety of reasons. Vitamin deficiency, lack of iron and certain medical conditions can cause hair loss. BBC Health says a common hair-loss disorders is telogen effluvium. Stress, medication or hormonal fluctuations...
Approximately 20 million American women need to remove facial hair at least once a week, according to a 1999 study done by Bristol Myers and featured in CNN. Hormonal fluctuations that occur can cause a condition known as hirsutism. This makes...
Bacteria growth on the skin, irritation of the hair follicles, an excess of oil and hormonal fluctuations can all contribute to acne. Caring for acne can be a long-term commitment, as many acne treatments show a gradual clearing of facial...
Irritability can cause a woman to become easily annoyed with loved ones, friends and acquaintances. It can interfere with her enjoyment of life and it can affect the lives of others. Many of the causes of irritability in women are health related...
Hair loss during pregnancy can is a phenomena that can occur, but can also be fought through certain medications and procedures. In this video learn how to do this procedure and if it's right for you.
