Vaginal cancer represents 1% to 2% of all female genital tract malignancies. The median age at diagnosis is 60 years. Most vaginal cancers are metastatic lesions from other sites, including the cervix, uterus, breast, gestational trophoblastic disease, and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Primary vaginal cancers are commonly found in the upper one third of the […]
Vulvar cancer represents 3% to 5% of all female genital cancers and 1% of all malignancies in women. In 2017, there are 6,020 new cases and 1,150 deaths predicted to occur. The average age at diagnosis is 65 years, although it is trending toward a younger age. Clinical features include pruritus, ulceration, or a mass. […]
Introduction Pregnancy is an incredible and transformative experience for a woman as she embarks on the journey of motherhood. While most people associate pregnancy with the nine-month period, the actual process starts much earlier. In this article, we will explore the first week of pregnancy, a time when conception occurs and the groundwork for a […]
A nipple piercing is a form of self-expression. But if you’re breastfeeding (or thinking about breastfeeding), you might wonder how a piercing will affect nursing. For example: Can I breastfeed with a pierced nipple? Can a nipple piercing cause problems while breastfeeding? And most importantly: Is it safe to breastfeed with a nipple piercing? This article will dive […]
Parents who do not give birth to their baby may wish to breastfeed or chest feed (a term that describes feeding a baby from the chest and avoids using the word breast). These may include foster and adoptive parents, surrogate parents, partners of birthing parents, and parents of all sexes, genders, and sexual orientations. For […]
Breastfeeding can help protect you from developing breast cancer. There are also other steps you can take to lower your risk, such as staying physically active and reducing alcohol consumption. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women. The American Cancer Society Trusted Source estimates that 1 in 8 women, about 13%, will receive a breast cancer […]
There are approximately 400,000 new cases of cervical cancer worldwide annually. In 2017 there were 12,820 anticipated new cases identified with approximately 4,210 deaths in the United States. The most common symptom of cervical cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding—specifically, postcoital and intermenstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, and post- menopausal bleeding. Other symptoms include pelvic fullness/pain, unilateral leg […]
Stretch marks are narrow, streak-like lines that can develop on the surface of the skin. They can be pink, red, purple or brown, depending on your skin color. They are common in pregnancy, affecting around 8 out of 10 pregnant women. They usually appear on your tummy, or sometimes on your upper thighs and breasts, […]
Just like eating and drinking, sleeping is necessary for the body to function. For years, scientists have studied the impact of sleep on overall health. One major area receiving a lot of attention over this past year is the effect of sleep on both dementia in general and Alzheimer’s disease. Although research is still ongoing […]
A new study finds a quarter of people with diabetes have retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is when the blood vessels in the retina are damaged. About 9.6 million people in the U.S. have diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is a medical condition and it impacts 37.3 million Americans, or about 1 in 10 people according to the CDC […]
