Gesundheit von Frauen-Sammlung

What Is the Pearl Index and How Does It Help Avoid Unwanted Pregnancy?

What kind of protection during sex is the most effective? No need to argue, everything has been decided for a long time.

When Do Doctors Prescribe Rectal Medicines, and Are They Worth It?

Medications can be taken in different ways. The method depends on the diagnosis, the patient's condition, and concomitant diseases. It is more familiar and easier for us to swallow pills, but sometimes doctors insist on rectal suppositories. Let's consider why?

The Pros and Cons of the IUD

The IUD is known as one of the most reliable means of contraception, but many women are still not convinced of its effectiveness and may even fear it. Let's take a look at its pros and cons.

Living With PMS: Learn How To Relieve Symptoms?

"She looks like she is PMSing" is often heard as a reaction to irritability in women. Let's find out whether PMS is just an excuse for a bad temper, or whether it is a problem to be addressed by a medical professional.

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: What’s the Reason Behind?

Heavy periods not only make life difficult but can also indicate health problems. Especially if the period was never like that before.

Should You Wear a Bra?

The French professor Jean-Denis Rouillon began studying the health of women's breasts back in 1977. He was particularly careful to study the relationship between breast sagging and the wearing of a bra. In 2013 he published the results of his work, which had a bombshell effect as the professor recommended that women should give up bras.

What Does the Pap Test Show and Who Needs It?

The Pap test (also referred to as the Pap smear) is one of the most common types of cytological analyses that every woman faces. How often women should have it done and why it's important?

Unusual Varicose Veins: Pelvic Vein Dilation

Varicose veins are usually associated with dilated veins in the legs. They can appear in the most unexpected places, such as the pelvis. What is the risk?

Should I Use Reusable Pads?

In recent years, reusable pads have appeared on the shelves of pharmacies and stores. What do you need to know about them?

How Can Intimate Plastic Surgery Improve a Woman’s Life?

Intimate plasty is often misunderstood. If you think that it is only necessary to solve aesthetic problems, this article is for you.

What Are the Benefits of Breastfeeding for Women?

There is no doubt that breastfeeding is ideal for a newborn baby. But how does it affect the mother's body?

10 Intimate Rules for Maintaining Vaginal Health

The vagina is a very sensitive organ. It has its own microflora, which has a serious impact on the health of a woman. What rules should be followed to avoid problems?

Want To Have a Baby? Here Is What You Can Do if You Fail

Do you regularly have sex without using contraceptives but still have not been able to get pregnant for more than a year? It's time to be active not only in bed and make an appointment with a doctor.

Can a Manicure Harm Your Health?

Initially, manicures were done for health benefits: long nails were trimmed to avoid breakage and for hygiene purposes. Today, manicures are primarily done for beauty and aesthetic purposes. Few people think about how manicures affect health.

What Women Don’t Talk About: 5 Awkward Health Issues

Women might find it difficult to share with their friends — or even their doctor — about some of the unpleasant symptoms they experience. However, there is nothing to be ashamed of. Doctors are used to hearing about medical issues, and not telling your doctor can make the problem worse. What issues women usually prefer to keep quiet about?

Everyday Pads: Harmful or Not?

Surprisingly enough, there is a lively debate about daily pads and how to use them. Let's set the record straight.

Mastopathy: What Should You Know?

Any unusual or unpleasant sensations in breasts make women worry, and for good reason. However, although many of us suspect the worst, the feeling of discomfort is related to the most common disorder of mammary glands known as mastopathy.

Life After Hysterectomy: What You Should Know

Hysterectomy is a fairly common surgery, yet it is surrounded by many rumors and fears. What is life like after this procedure?

How to Tell When You’re Ovulating

Knowing the exact time of ovulation is important for both those who dream about having a baby and those who do not want to get pregnant. How can you determine ovulation as accurately as possible?

Wie wirkt sich eine Brustoperation auf Ihre Gesundheit aus?

Die Mammaplastik macht etwa ein Fünftel aller ästhetischen Operationen aus. Trotz dieser Beliebtheit gibt es immer noch viele Fragen bezüglich der Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit von Frauen. Im Folgenden werden die häufigsten Fragen beantwortet.

Unauthorized Entry Is Prohibited: All You Need To Know About Obstruction of Pipes

The diagnosis of blocked fallopian tubes is one of the most common obstacles — both literally and figuratively — to women who want to get pregnant. Let's take a look at this issue.

Verbessert Sex die Gesundheit der Frau?

Einige glauben, dass die Gesundheit einer Frau beeinträchtigt werden kann, wenn sie keinen Sex hat. Stimmt das?

Ovarian Cysts: To Treat or Not?

A cyst is a benign mass, which is a cavity filled with fluid and located on the surface of the organ. An ovarian cyst is quite common and may appear at any age. How dangerous are they?

Getting Rid of Candidosis

This seemingly trivial disease raises a lot of questions. Why do some women get it often, while others do not even know about it? How do you treat thrush? And, most importantly, is it your partner's fault?

Contraception at Different Ages: Which Is the Best Option

There are no universal ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The choice of method depends on many factors, and age is not the least of them. What is right for you?

Genital Herpes: Can You Get Rid of It Forever?

The statistics look scary: millions of the world's population are infected with this type of herpes. Where does this virus come from and can we get rid of it?

Sex and Menstruation: To Have Sex or Abstain?

Many people are concerned about the safety of sex during menstruation: is it possible to get pregnant during this period? Is there any health risk? Let’s look at the facts.

How Not to Miss HPV

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is so widespread that it infects almost 80 million people in the United States alone. However, you can live with HPV all your life and never find out about it or find out too late. How can you make sure you don't miss the symptoms?

Is It Possible to Know When Menopause Will Occur?

After the age of 40, the hormonal background of a woman changes, less estrogen is produced, and ovarian function and fertility decrease. However, menopause can occur between 45 and 55. Is it possible to know exactly when it will happen?

Is There a Viagra for Women?

All women have periods when sexual desire decreases. There can be many reasons for this, and there are tools that can help with this. Let’s look at this in more detail.

Es ist passiert: Was ist nach ungeschütztem Sex zu tun?

Sex ohne Verhütungsmittel, insbesondere mit einem neuen Partner, birgt nicht nur das Risiko einer ungewollten Schwangerschaft, sondern auch die Möglichkeit, sich mit sexuell übertragbaren Krankheiten anzustecken. Was sollte man tun, um diese Folgen zu vermeiden?

Top 8 Gründe für eine verspätete Menstruation

Der ideale Menstruationszyklus dauert 28-31 Tage. Manche Frauen können kürzere oder längere Zyklen haben. Wenn ein Menstruationszyklus 5 Tage früher oder später als normal beginnt, ist dies kein Grund zur Sorge. Aber was sollten Sie tun, wenn Ihre Periode sieben Tage nach Ende des Zyklus ausbleibt und Sie sicher sind, dass Sie nicht schwanger sind? Und was sind die Ursachen für Veränderungen im Menstruationszyklus?

7 Most Dangerous Weight Loss Techniques

Everyone dreams about slimming down for the beach. However, nutritionists warn that some weight loss techniques can have undesired effects and lead to serious health issues.

How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy does not always happen on the first try. This is normal. There are many nuances that affect fertility, and changing them is not always in our power. Nevertheless, it is possible to increase your chances.

Endometriosis — A Mystery Disease

Endometriosis occurs for no reason, often without symptoms, but leads to extremely negative consequences. How to detect the disease in time and what to do then?

Understanding the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by a disrupted menstrual cycle, weight gain, increased facial and body hair, acne, and absent or infrequent ovulation.

What Is the Reason for Frequent Urination in Women?

Taking long car rides, watching a movie without interruption, and sleeping soundly throughout the night is impossible when you need to urinate frequently. However, if you have this issue, there is hope. Frequent urination always has underlying causes that can be identified and eliminated.

9 Myths About Women's Breasts

Poets write poems about women's breasts, and doctors write scientific papers. Nevertheless, the owners of this beautiful and mysterious body part often do not know much about it. Let's dispel some myths.

9 Myths About Oral Contraceptives

Do you want to start taking COCs, but are afraid of gaining weight, not getting pregnant, or losing libido? Let’s disprove some popular myths.

Ich habe keine Lust: Gründe für den Verlust der Libido bei Frauen

Regelmäßiger Sex ist nicht nur ein Vergnügen, sondern auch ein Gewinn für die Gesundheit. Ein Mangel an sexueller Aktivität kann zu Depressionen, psychischen Problemen und der Entwicklung von Stauungen in den Beckenorganen führen. Was sind die Gründe für eine verminderte Libido bei Frauen?

The Love Side Effect

Cystitis often occurs in women soon after sexual intercourse. What is the problem, and how can women avoid it?

Verlust des Gleichgewichts: Was wirkt sich auf die Mikroflora der Vagina aus?

Der bekannteste und am häufigsten verschriebene Test, den Gynäkologen anwenden, ist der Abstrich für die Flora. Dies ist keineswegs zufällig. Die Mikroflora der Vagina ist sehr empfindlich, hängt von vielen Faktoren ab und verändert sich ständig. Eine Veränderung des Gleichgewichts zwischen nützlichen und opportunistischen Bakterien kann unangenehme Folgen für die Gesundheit und Lebensqualität einer Frau haben.

8 Reasons Why Some Women Can't Get Pregnant

Generally, if a couple has been attempting to conceive a child for one year and has not done so, they begin to explore the reasons. The causes of infertility may be hidden in the health of both women and men. Let’s look at the most common obstacles to motherhood for women.

Warum kehrt Soor zurück?

Soor, oder vaginale Candidiasis, ist eine häufige Pilzinfektion, die durch die übermäßige Vermehrung von Hefepilzen der Gattung Candida verursacht wird. Viele Frauen erleben die Situation, dass nach der Behandlung die Symptome des Soors immer wieder auftreten. Warum passiert das?

Wie Sie Ihre Libido während der Menopause erhalten können

Die Menopause hat begonnen - ist Ihr Sexualleben vorbei? Nicht unbedingt! Wenn Sie die richtigen Maßnahmen ergreifen, können Sie Ihr aktives Sexualleben noch lange Zeit verlängern und es weiterhin so genießen wie früher.