Posts Tagged ‘Women’s Health’
Avoid Troublesome Menstrual Cramps
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.
Womens Health
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 »
The Health And Safety Policies
The health and safety policies generally do not gender: the risks specific to women are either ignored or underestimated, the priorities are set for sectors and activities specifically male, etc..
The failure to take into account the issue of women’s health at work is a barrier to the implementation of effective policies for health and equal opportunity. For several years, the BTS and the ESC are trying to mainstream gender in their health policy work. In 2001, they decided to conduct an investigation in the fifteen EU countries to assess the situation on two areas: Read the rest of this entry »