What You Need To Know About Varicose Veins
Are you living with varicose veins? Well, probably “suffering” is closer to reality than “living”. As you probably know, varicose veins are unsightly and uncomfortable to live with, and can be indicative of more serious health problems. They’re also surprisingly common. Varicose vein symptoms include: aching or throbbing in the…
BPH versus Prostate Cancer
What’s the difference between BPH and prostate cancer? While BPH is non-cancerous and does not increase your risk of getting prostate cancer, the symptoms for BPH and prostate cancer can be similar. The easiest way to show the difference between BPH (enlarged prostate) and prostate cancer is to define them….
Uterine Fibroids: The Why, What, and How
Why do you have uterine fibroids? There are many different causes of uterine fibroids, with the most common cause being hormones. Uterine fibroids can also be caused by genetics, age, changes in hormone levels (pregnancy or menopause), certain medications, and even stress. There are three grades of uterine fibroids that…
Warning Signs of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are noncancerous growths in the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. The uterus is a pear-shaped organ which is usually the size of a lemon. However, fibroids can increase the size of the uterus, causing many symptoms that can affect the quality of life. …
Home Remedies to Decrease Fibroid Pain
Uterine Fibroids are a common condition among women that usually become most severe during childbearing years, but can affect women of all ages. In addition to other symptoms such as heavy, prolonged periods, fibroids can also cause “bulk symptoms”, related to the size and location of the fibroids. Bulk symptoms…