Androgens And Women

     I would like to bring your attention to your stress levels first, which is probably a cause of drop in breast milk production. Make sure you are in a stress free environment. Now let us see what are the tips to increase production of breast milk, but before that if you are a new mother, you might want to read on breastfeeding tips and tricks.

     For you to have sufficient production of breast milk, it is important that you breast feed your child more frequently. If you have started work, you may want to make use of breast pump. You may use the breast pump after your baby’s nursing session. You can use the breast pump after your child’s last nursing session at night or first thing in the morning.

     A nursing mother has to make sure, she keeps herself well hydrated. May be you are consuming sufficient amount of water through the day and are not dehydrated. For a good breast milk production, it is very necessary, that you take care of this aspect. You may also want to include a couple of glasses of milk in your daily diet. Some fruit juices will also do no harm, if they become a part of your diet.

     Since the child is deriving all its nutrition from you, you have to make sure you are eating the sufficient amount of calories. You may want to keep your dieting on hold till your baby is not nursing. If you consume less than 1500 to 1800 calories per day, chances are high, that you will notice decreased production of milk. This may also mean decreased nutrition in the milk. It is recommended that a nursing mother includes sufficient quantities of proteins, vegetables and fruits in her diet. Read about breadtfeeding diet here.

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     The first step, of course, is acquiring a vibrator. Most “adult stores” are pretty cheesy and uncomfortable for women to shop in, which is why the internet is such a popular medium for adult toy shopping. Look at the pictures, read about the materials, and choose something you find attractive and that looks fun. This is the first step on a wonderful journey, so enjoy it!

     To have the best experience with your vibrator, give yourself some time with it. Before you even switch it on, get relaxed and turned on. Take a long bubble bath, read an erotic story, get yourself in the mood. For most women, orgasms are as much psychological as they are physiological. If your mind isn’t in the right place, your body won’t be either.

     Get comfortable on your bed, on a rug in front of your fireplace, or just stay in the tub if you’ve purchased a waterproof vibe. Relax, start slow, and get to know your vibrator and your body. Touch different parts of your genitals with your vibrator. Discover what feels good, then keep doing it. Let your arousal build and let nature take its course.

     There really isn’t any “right” way to use a vibrator or to bring yourself to orgasm. The most important thing to remember is that a vibrator is a tool to help you stimulate yourself; while it can help you reach a climax, it’s not an instant orgasm machine. You control it and use it in the way that feels best to you.

     Experiment with your vibrator, try its different features, and apply it to different areas of your body to see what the sensations are like. Most women respond to clitoral stimulation, but you may prefer more or less intensity, or more or less direct stimulation. The labia and vulva are also sensitive.

     If your vibrator is insertable, give that a try. Some women find penetration and vibration inside the vagina very pleasurable. A vibrator is the best tool you can use to find and stimulate your G-spot. This little node of pleasure is on the front wall of your vagina, a couple of inches in. It can take a few tries to find this spot, and not everyone who finds it actually likes it because of how sensitive it can be. Some women can’t find it at all. All of these things are normal, so you just have to see what works for you. Read more…

     During a woman’s reproductive cycle, once an egg is released, the follicle from which it is released begins to produce progesterone. If the egg is fertilized, progesterone continues to be produced, which keeps the egg implanted and growing. However, if the egg is not fertilized, the production of progesterone and estrogen is stopped, which causes the lining of the uterus to break and release, along with the unfertilized egg.

     Progesterone falls under a class of medications called progestins (female hormones). Progesterone treatment is administered as a part of hormone replacement therapy, and performs the function of reducing the amount of estrogen in the uterus. Women who have gone through menopause without having a hysterectomy are usually the ones in need of HRT, which includes estrogen too. The treatment helps manage menopause symptoms, and can reduce a woman’s risk of developing certain diseases. Progesterone side effects include bringing on menstruation in women of childbearing age, thus it is often administered to help correct and regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle.

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     As a woman ages, she keeps on becoming susceptible to a large number of reproductive system disorders. One of such common problems is the enlargement of uterus. It may occur either during or after the childbearing age. An enlarged uterus usually leads to increase in the size of the abdomen, which is physically visible. However, sometimes, this does not happen but the woman can feel the problem from inside. There are a number of underlying factors that can result in enlarged uterus. The following account briefly describes the major enlarged uterus causes.

     Causes of Enlarged Uterus

     Cause 1: Presence of fibroid is one of the common causes of enlarged uterus, called uterine fibroids. According to studies, around 40-45% of female population suffer from fibroids in the uterus at some point in life. Fibroids are described as non-cancerous growths of a woman’s uterus. They mostly occur during the childbearing age. They may occur anywhere on the inside, outside or even within the uterus wall. Fibroids may develop as a single tumor or in groups. Even the size of the fibroids ranges from a pea to that of a melon. Presence of fibroids is indicated by pain in the pelvis, heavy menstrual bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, frequent urge to urinate, constipation, abdominal pain or pressure and lower backache. Sometimes, uterine fibroids are small and cause no discomfort. In such cases, doctors ignore the need to remove them. Otherwise, surgical techniques such as myomectomy and hysterectomy are used to treat the disorder. Read more…

     A number of novels and stories of the early 18th and 19th centuries often portray women as mad and irrational beings, thus, espousing the creation of mad women literature. But, modern medicine dispels this “mad” attribute. By establishing that women’s hormones are more sensitive and susceptible to change than that of men, more attention is given to female health. Menstruation, menopause, PMS, and perimenopause - these are all part and parcel of general health topics related to women. Aside from that similarity of being part of female health, these phenomena are due to one thing: hormonal changes. Hormones are fickle, they change with the slightest variation in diets or physical activity. Sometimes even emotional upheavals are enough to make women’s hormones go haywire. Researchers on female health come up with studies on the relationship of female psycho-emotional well-being and their physical health. More often than not, hormones are the established links between this relationship.

     Hormonal imbalances are the usual culprits for a number of health disorders in women. Although some of the symptoms are associated with other illnesses, their root remains to be unbalanced hormones. As varied as general health topics are, they range from physical manifestations to psychological and emotional troubles. Physical manifestations of hormonal imbalances include fatigue, weakness, weight gain, weight loss, digestive problems, hot flashes, and joint pain. Other symptoms are more pronounced and less insidious like hair loss and dry skin. Unfortunately, with the demands of career and family life, women often ignore these symptoms as merely due to excess work and overall tiredness. Some attempt to cure their symptoms with remedies and rest that do not work. Hormonal imbalances need medical attention and hormonal supplements to be treated properly. Otherwise, symptoms grow worse with heart palpitations, increased nausea, urinary dysfunction, breast pain, and vaginal dryness. Extreme cases even include changes in menstrual periods with the affected person either suffering from extended periods and bleeding or have total absence of periods. Read more…

     Most women know that heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States–of men. Most women also realize the value of eating healthy food, exercising, and decreasing stress–for their families and loved ones. Information is abundant and readily available in books, newspapers and magazines, and on television and radio about the risk of cardiovascular disease in men.

     But the widespread belief that heart disease is exclusively a man’s problem is a myth. Women–and most physicians–are not aware that cardiovascular disease is the number one-killer of women as well as men. The facts speak for themselves: Of the 520,000 people who die of heart attacks in the United States each year, almost half–about 250,000–are women In addition, almost 100,000 women die of strokes. Substantially fewer women die annually from breast cancer (40,500) or lung cancer (41,500). Overall, heart and vascular diseases claim more American women’s lives than do all forms of cancer combined.

     Moreover, many of the factors that determine the risk of heart disease for women differ from those for men. Dr. William Castelli, a leading authority on heart disease and director of the Framingham Heart Study, which has done research on heart disease risk factors for forty years, has referred to these unique risks for women as a “whole new syndrome” associated with a “galloping progression of atherosclerosis. Read more…

     A searing, sharp breast pain also referred to as mastalgia is always a cause for concern for women of all ages. Although some of them might be fleeting and may disappear as soon as they appeared, others forms of mastalgia may be more persistent. Nearly thirty to fifty percent of the women have had moderate to sharp breast pain sometime in their life. This can range from a mild dull ache to a sharp, tingling sensation in the breasts. The symptoms are usually accompanied by tenderness, swelling and formation of lumps in the affected area. Here is a look at some of the common causes of sharp pain in breasts.

     Sharp Breast Pain Causes

     There are essentially two types of breast pain, cyclic and non-cyclic. While cyclic breast pain is caused by the changes in the hormonal levels which affects women during the monthly menstrual cycle, non-cyclic breast pain is usually caused by a fibroadenoma or a cyst. For instance, ulcers in the splenic flexure of the colon can also cause sharp pain under left breast. Here is a look at some of the common causes of sharp breast pain.

     Hormonal Changes: Hormonal changes in women throughout the menstrual cycle and during the pre-menopausal period can trigger off the breast pain. These fluctuations in the hormones is also the cause of sharp breast pain during pregnancy and after menopause. The pain usually occurs in a definite pattern and is is apparent during the ovulation cycles just before menstruation. Read more…

     Low Estrogen Levels: Causes

     Menopause is just one of the causes of low estrogen levels but women who had a hysterectomy, also suffer from low estrogen levels. Low estrogen levels can cause hormonal changes in young women which could be one of the reasons for a missed period. In some cases, certain medical conditions like migraines, panic attacks, depression and vaginal infections can be triggered due to low estrogen levels. One of the main causes of estrogen deficiency in women is menopause. Low body weight and excessive exercise are other causes of low estrogen levels. Contraceptive pills also eventually lead to estrogen deficiency. Certain illnesses can lead to low estrogen levels like Turner’s syndrome and thyroid disorders. In some cases, pituitary gland disorders can also lead to low estrogen levels in women.

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     Sometimes, mere consumption of a healthy diet is not enough to provide the necessary vitamins, resulting into vitamin deficiency. Taking supplements in the form of prenatal vitamins is a wonderful means of staying healthy during the pregnancy. The greatest advantage about these prenatal vitamins is that they, unlike normal vitamin supplements contain a higher percentage of folic acid, iron and calcium, which is very essential for pregnant women.

     Various prenatal vitamins of different compositions are available in tablet, powder as well as tonic form for women who cannot swallow pills. Today, chewable prenatal pills are also available in the market, which have no special advantage over the normal prenatal vitamins. Since morning sickness makes swallowing pills difficult, pregnant women can opt for these chewable form of vitamins. The regular prenatal vitamins are sometimes too large to handle.

     Several women begin taking their prenatal vitamins during the conception process itself. Women planning to have a baby should start taking prenatal vitamins, as being in good health increases the chances of conceiving. Several studies have revealed that women receiving 0.4 milligrams of folic acid daily, prior to conception and during the early pregnancy period, have reduced risk of babies being born with serious defects. Read more…

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