Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Failure

Spontaneous premature ovarian failure occurs when the ovaries cease their function before the age of forty. Once this occurs, the ovaries are not producing the normal amounts of estrogen or releasing eggs regularly. Diagnosing this condition and beginning treatment can help to prevent further complications that occur due to low levels of estrogen, like osteoporosis.…

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Surgical Scarring with Cervical Cancer

If you have had cervical cancer, your doctor most likely treated you with one of the following methods: cryosurgery, laser surgery, conization, or a hysterectomy. Any or all these methods can cause internal scar tissue and muscle damage left after surgery and treatment which both have the potential to cause discomfort, tight and unmovable tissues,…

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Life after Cervical Cancer: Common Questions

Are you a cervical cancer patient with questions? Cervical cancer causes a myriad of side effects and life changing issues that the patient is forced to face. These are some of the most asked questions and answers for those women fighting & surviving cervical cancer. Will my body ever return to the body I had…

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Menopause: Side Effects & Sexual Dysfunction, Part Three

With menopause comes a variety of side effects, issues, and problems that can directly affect sexual function, causing bouts of dysfunction. Some of these issues and effects may improve over time, or with the help from medications. Some of the most common side effects and issues that accompany menopause are: If you are struggling with…

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Ovarian Cancer Information

When ovarian cancers were first discovered, they were thought to originate in the ovary itself. Instead, after years of research, they have determined that many cases of ovarian cancer begin at the farthest point in the fallopian tubes away from the ovaries. Ovaries are the reproductive glands found only in females, and they produce eggs,…

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National Men’s Health Month

The entire month of June is Men’s Health month! The purpose of this month is to heighten and enlighten those with awareness about the preventable health problems and diseases prevalent among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public health officials, the media and people in general an opportunity to encourage and educate…

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Tips for Managing Stress with Cancer & Long-term Illness

Cancer not only interrupts your life but also brings a large side order of stress, regardless of if you have ordered it willingly, or not. Stress is how your body responds to threats, triggers, demands or changes. These stressors that can hinder the cancer patient’s life are adjustments to diagnosis and treatment, managing finances, relationships,…

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Caregiving: Insurance, Bills & Financial Aspects

One touchy subject of caregiving can be the financial aspects required by the patient. Some patient’s may be able to care for their own financial needs, bills and insurance debacles, but others may require varying levels of assistance. Most people prefer to keep their financial situation private. No one loves discussing their money issues, bills,…

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