We all know that post menopausal women are at increased risk for osteoporosis. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 15% of Caucasian women will have a hip fracture by age 50. By age 90, one third of all women will suffer from a hip fracture. These numbers are significant as hip fractures are associated …

Most women will complain of some emotional or physical changes associated with their monthly cycle. Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is the recurrence of these symptoms during the five days before the menstrual period. The symptoms may include irritability, food cravings and breast tenderness, and may significantly interfere with occupational, social, and sexual function. Twenty to …

With a small amount of pre-pregnancy planning, many potential complications in pregnancy can be avoided. For this reason, women who are contemplating pregnancy over the next year should take the opportunity to prepare for pregnancy. Some preparation may require major lifestyle modifications that may take time but can have a major impact on the outcome …

Literally, polycystic ovaries are ovaries with many cysts. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5% of women of reproductive age. It is a collection of symptoms rather than a disease. The symptoms can arise when a woman experiences lack of ovulation (release of an egg) for many months. In fact, it will affect 75% of …

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women. Approximately one out of seventy women will develop ovarian cancer. The majority of cases are diagnosed between the ages of 40-65. Ovarian cancer has sometimes been referred to as a silent killer because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are non-specific. These symptoms may include: irregular …

Generally osteoporosis is thought to be a health issue only for the elderly population. Though osteoporosis does not typically become a problem until menopause, prevention of osteoporosis should begin in childhood. Osteoporosis will result in fractures in more than 40% of women over the age of 50 and hip fractures will account for 15% of …

The normal menstrual cycle is on average 28 days long. Normal range is 21-35 days. Periods that occur more frequently than 21 days or less frequently than 35 days are considered abnormal. When women have irregular periods it is often a sign that ovulation is not occurring. Ovulation is when an egg is released from …

Melanoma is the most common type of skin cancer and the sixth most common type of cancer in the United States. The rates are currently increasing faster than any other type of cancer. It is now estimated that approximately 1 in 70 Americans will develop melanoma during their lifetime. The rise in incidence of skin …

Most women will experience some nausea in pregnancy. In fact, morning sickness is often what most women recognize as a symptom of pregnancy. The symptoms usually begin five weeks after the last menstrual period, peak at ten weeks, and then abate by the end of the first trimester. In less than 5% of women, the …

Difficulty conceiving a child can be psychologically and economically demanding. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of intercourse without contraception. Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples in the United States. Evaluation for infertility can be complex because there are many possible causes of infertility. For example, male factor infertility or …