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The pain and discomfort associated with menstruation may irritate anyone. Here, three experts from different branches of medicine will offer their solutions.

The gynecologist said … “At the first sign of pain, take ibuprofen. It blocks the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that the body that cause uterine contractions. You can eat up to 800 milligrams every six to eight hours. If that is not relieved, it’s time to visit your gynecologist and consider taking a birth control pill that eliminates periods and off symptoms of PMS. ” – Dr. Patricia Sulak, an obstetrician at Temple, Texas.

The dietitian said … “Studies indicate that consuming 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day can relieve menstrual discomfort, including cramps. Include in your diet many low-fat milk, fortified soy milk and juices. Some varieties of milk and yogurt, as the mushrooms and buds egg containing vitamin D to help absorption of the mineral. ” – Lona Sandon, a registered dietitian and assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern.

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It’s something that not everyone has awareness, but as we add the years, our metabolism, the internal movement of our body begins to slow.

To be precise, we lose 5% of it each decade after age 30. This means that our body slowly eliminates the calories you consume and often results in unwanted weight gain.

The most important thing is to be aware of that phenomenon in order to begin to act from before and not taken to deal with some unwanted extra kilos. Many women are already accustomed to care, but so far have eaten what you wanted without gaining weight, this change in your metabolism might take you by surprise.

The main trick is to substitute quantity for quality when it comes to food, we must be starting to choose better foods and eliminate everything that is fast food in our diet. Especially refined flour, sugar and other caloric super snacks, they must change for fruit, vegetables, nuts and roots.

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There is no single treatment that will cure endometriosis but this problem must be addressed from different approaches.

The most common treatment for endometriosis is hormone therapy, this is the use of Danocrine hormone, progesterone or birth control pills, because they control the development of the endometrial, regulate the cycle and reduce bleeding.

As already mentioned in the topic Endometriosis, it occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside adhering to other organs such as ovaries, bladder and bowel, the treatment is to stop this abnormal growth.

When hormone treatments do not produce results must resort to surgery to remove the excess tissue, especially when it has evolved into neighboring organs.

Food, natural remedies and exercise can help control endometriosis and other hormonal problems that affect the uterus and ovaries.

Menopause or climacteric is called to the stage during which a woman goes through a series of hormonal changes that indicate the end of fertility.

Menopause can start at 45 years, in some cases before that age already show symptoms of pre menopause irregular periods that are spaced to disappear.

While menopause is a natural process can affect a woman’s life physically and psychologically, remedies need to bear the inconvenience.

Natural Remedies for Menopause

When you reach the climacteric stage gynecological controls are necessary, the physician may indicate a hormonal replacement therapy if the woman is considered to be health risks with declining hormone levels. Read the rest of this entry »

Risks of PCOS: polycystic ovary syndrome is linked to a series of health problems

The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is most common endocrine disorder among women of childbearing age. It is linked to many other health problems, from infertility to insulin resistance. In our special article, Dr. Sheila Laredo, an endocrinologist at Women’s College Hospital discusses the health risks associated with PCOS.

During the years leading to menopause, hormone levels fall, and many women are experiencing symptoms of emotional and psychological changes as well as physical. In our special article, experts from the Reproductive Life Stages Program at Women’s College Hospital we speak of symptoms of mood disorders and how to manage them. Read the rest of this entry »