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Hormonal Imbalance

  • Uterine Fibroids

    WHAT IS IT? Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. They aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer.Fibroids range in size from seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, to bulky mass... View Post

  • Headache

    WHAT IS IT? Headache is a pain in any region of the head.Headaches may occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, or radiate across the head. Headaches may appear gradually or come on suddenly. They may last less than an hour or for several days. There are many dif... View Post

  • Thyroid Disease

    WHAT IS IT? Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, located just above your collarbone. It’s one of your endocrine glands, which make hormones. Thyroid problems include an overactive thyroid gland, an underactive thyroid gland and thyroid nodules.Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism... View Post

  • Fibrocystic Breasts

    WHAT IS IT?Fibrocystic breasts refer to breasts that are composed of tissue that feels lumpy or ropelike in texture. The condition is common. More than half of women — mainly those in their 20s to 50s — experience fibrocystic breast changes at some point in their lives.Fibrocystic breasts can cau... View Post

  • Erectile Dysfunction

    WHAT IS IT? Erectile dysfunction (impotence) occurs when a man cannot achieve an erection or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Occasional trouble with erectile dysfunction isn’t a cause for concern, but if the problem is ongoing you should seek treatment. Problems getting or ke... View Post

  • Endometriosis

    WHAT IS IT?Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) spreads and grows outside the uterus. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond the pelvic region.The displaced endometrial tissue continues to act as it normally wo... View Post

  • Depression

    WHAT IS IT?Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.More than just “a bout of the blues,” depression isn’t something that you can “snap out" of. It’s a medical illness that affects how you feel, think, and behave, and it can lead to a variety ... View Post

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    WHAT IS IT? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can’t be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, and it doesn’t improve with rest.The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, ... View Post