Infertility is a condition that affects approximately 1 out of every 6 couples. An infertility diagnosis is given to a couple that has been unsuccessful in efforts to conceive over the course of one full year. When the cause of infertility exists within the female partner, it is referred to as female infertility. Female infertility factors contribute to approximately 50% of all infertility cases, and female infertility alone accounts for approximately one-third of all infertility cases. The most common causes of female infertility include problems with ovulation, damage to fallopian tubes or uterus, or problems with the cervix. Age can contribute to infertility because as a woman ages, her fertility naturally tends to decrease. Ovulation problems may be caused by one or more of the following: A hormone imbalance A tumor or cyst Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia Alcohol or drug use …

The delicate nature of women has made then prone to several diseases one of which is ovarian cyst. There is a high tendency that at the initial stages, this disease may be ignored since there are no symptoms, however, the agonizing pain will end up forcing patient of this disease to the hospital beds. Usually ovarian cysts do not produce symptoms, and are found during a routine physical exam. They also may be seen as an incidental finding on an ultrasound performed for other reasons. However, symptoms can be present, especially with large cysts or ruptured cysts. These are variable and may include: Pain with sexual intercourse, especially with deep penetration; Lower abdominal or pelvic pain (This may be intermittent, or can be severe, sudden, and sharp); Irregular menstrual periods; A feeling of lower abdominal or pelvic pressure or fullness; Chronic pelvic pain or low back pain throughout the…

By: Joan Raymond For many women, turning 30 marks the real beginning of adulthood. You’re established in a career, and maybe in a relationship. You might be thinking about starting a family. You feel pretty good about yourself, and all the health indiscretions of your 20s — remember those all-night parties and how you still managed to make it to work the next day? Let’s face it, ages 30 to 39 are prime times. “All in all, the 30s are a very positive time for health, but it’s also the time you have to start developing excellent habits as an investment in the future,” says Dr. Debra DeJoseph, medical director of The Women’s Health Institute at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. In other words, the healthy lifestyle habits you ignore now could set the stage for a less than healthy life in your 40s and beyond. Here are the six…