Category: Women’s Health

Lowering systolic blood pressure to 120 mm Hg with lifestyle changes or medication offers additional protection against heart attack, stroke, and death.

Exercise and support hose can control varicose veins; minimally invasive outpatient procedures can eradicate them.

I?ve had some severe bouts of depression before my periods. I have done my own research and I am willing to try an antidepressant. What dosage of Sarafem or Prozac is usually given to treat this?

A third of women who use postmenopausal hormones take “bioidentical” hormones from compounding pharmacies, but they report more side effects than women taking FDA-approved hormones.

New weight-loss drugs add to options for treating obesity in conjunction with diet and exercise.

Your recent article on recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) didn?t mention much about urination. One of my friends told me that it could influence my chance of getting a UTI. Is that true?

Low levels of thyroid hormone, which might not cause symptoms, can still raise “bad” cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.

An analysis of National Cancer Institute data indicates that many women with ductal carcinoma in situ may not benefit from lumpectomy and radiation.

It’s important to get treatment for gallstones that cause recurrent pain. Surgery is often necessary to prevent serious complications.

The side effects of flibanserin may not be worth the modest benefits for most women with low sexual desire.