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 nodu... View Post

Hormone fluctuations may cause your breasts to develop lumpy areas that feel tender, sore, and swollen. The pain and lumpiness tend to clear up once your period begins. WHAT TESTS TO EXPECT To evaluate your condition, your doctor will likely perform a breast exam, examining your breast for ... View Post

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 ti... View Post

What is the meaning of acne? Acne, also known as Acne vulgaris, is an inflammatory skin condition that arises when hair follicles become clogged with dead skin, oil, dirt, etc. Acne appears generally on the face, neck, chest and back, and most co... View Post