What conditions cause abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who are ovulating regularly?

Abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who are ovulating regularly, most commonly involve excessive, frequent, irregular, or decreased bleeding. Some of the common conditions that produce each of these symptoms are discussed below. Continue...

Causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?

Many women have some amount of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Some studies show that up to 30% of pregnant women will experience some degree of vaginal bleeding while they are pregnant. Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is more common with twins and other multiple gestations than with singleton pregnancies (pregnancy with one fetus). Continue...

What causes vaginal bleeding during or after sexual intercourse?

Vaginal bleeding may occur during or after sexual intercourse for a number of reasons including:

• Injuries to the vaginal wall or introitus (opening to the vagina) during intercourse
• Infections (for example, gonorrhea, Chlamydia, yeast infections) can be a cause of vaginal bleeding after intercourse.  Continue...

What is abnormal vaginal bleeding?

Vaginal bleeding facts

• Normal vaginal bleeding is the periodic blood flow from the uterus.
• Normal vaginal bleeding is also called menorrhea. The process by which menorrhea occurs is called menstruation. Continue...

How to Treat, Follow-up and Prevent shoulder and neck pain

How can I take care of shoulder and neck pain at home?

Minor injuries that have only slight pain can be treated at home. If the source of the pain and the cause of the pain are not known, or if symptoms suggest you might have a more serious condition, you should contact your doctor while initiating basic care measures. Continue...

What are the symptoms and signs of shoulder and neck pain?

Pain: All pain seems sharp, but pain can also be described as dull, burning, crampy, shocklike, or stabbing. Pain can lead to a stiff neck or shoulder and loss of range of motion. Headache may result. The character of each symptom is important to your doctor because the particular features can be clues to the cause of your pain. Continue...

What are the causes of shoulder and neck pain?

 What is shoulder and neck pain? The neck and shoulders contain muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, and veins, as well as many ligaments and other supporting structures.Many conditions can cause pain in the neck and shoulder area. Some are life-threatening (such as heart attack and major trauma), and others are not so dangerous (such as simple strains or contusions). Continue...

Is exercise important in health of the elderly?

Benefits of exercise in disease prevention and progression cannot be overemphasized.
Regular physical activity and exercise can help manage or even prevent a variety of health problems in the elderly.
Heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, certain cancers, depression, and stroke are some the common medical conditions which routine physical activity and effective exercising may greatly benefit the patient.  Continue...

20 Secrets for a Longer Life

Protect Your DNA: As we age, the ends of our chromosomes -- called telomeres -- become shorter. This makes people more vulnerable to disease. You might think there's nothing you can do, but new research suggests otherwise. In a pilot study, lifestyle changes boosted an enzyme that increases telomere length. Other studies also find diet and exercise can protect telomeres. So healthy habits may slow aging at the cellular level.

How to Overcome Sexual Problems as you Age

Sexual relationships don't stop just because people get older. However, the aging process causes changes in the body that can affect the ability to perform or enjoy sexual activities. This article will review some obstacles to sex that may occur as we get older, and how to overcome them for an enjoyable sex life, no matter what your age. Continue...

How to build your Mind and Body Fitness for Lifelong Good Health

Mind and body fitness? Many people who want to get into shape don't realize there is more to fitness than well-toned muscles. There's no shortage of exercise regimes that just promote the perfection of the body, or the idea of fitness as a part of a weight loss plan. Continue...

6 Ways to boost your body image Without Losing a Pound

If you're like most women, looking in the mirror -- particularly a full-length mirror -- is rarely the experience you want it to be. Unlike most men, experts say, women are rarely satisfied with their appearance - and are always seeking a better body image. Continue...