For a long time, testosterone has been used in men for the treatment of low sexual desire. It is a fact that testosterone has beneficial effects not only on men but also women. Many doctors prescribed it to their female patients ‘off label’. When Procter and Gamble conducted studies that showed benefits and safety of testosterone in women, FDA and other health authorities had no other option but to approve the treatment.

Now women with lower testosterone levels...

Pregnancy can be one of the most fulfilling times in a woman’s life. The joy of bringing another human being into the world creates a tremendous feeling of contentment and anticipation, but it is also a time of great physical and emotional upheaval. So the Spa at Chiva-Som has designed a range of new treatments to help pre and postnatal guests enjoy a secure and tranquil experience.

Together with...

Millions are heading towardsIndiaforbreast implants surgery. For a traveler, India offers the best to see and at prices which few destinations can match. It has always lured its fair share of tourists, drawn to the country's awe-inspiring temples, breathtaking scenery and rich culture. But a relatively new attraction is gaining ground on the travel scene. It is the land to travel to, a sanctuary of tourism escapade, and a civilization to tour through. Tourists come here for its...

There are several signs that you might have yeast infection.Yeast infections are not limited to one area or one type of person. Anybody can get an yeast infection once in their life, and that even to be their fault, as some may think.The infections may be a one-time occurrence or they can return periodically, sometimes months or years later. The reason for growing so easily of yeast fungus, is because the yeast is in our bodies all the time, but the infections will grow when they find...

Pregnancy and vaginal delivery predisposes women to develop hemorrhoids because ofhormonal changes and increased intra-abdominal pressure. It has been estimated that 25% to 35% of pregnant women are affected by this condition
In certain populations, up to 85% of pregnancies are affected by hemorrhoids in the third trimester.

Hemorrhoids occur when the external hemorrhoidal veins become varicose (enlarged and swollen), which...

Healthy Vagina - If the whole of my body is already healthy from doing exercise, eating proper foods and working out in the gym, then why is it so important that the vagina is singled out and kept healthy too? Is the vagina not part of the whole body? This is a good point and to help clarify the confusion, the vagina is an organ of the body that has its own need for personal maintenance. Because the vagina is out of sight for most of the time, it is however, forgotten...

Though many women never think about the stages of endometriosis until they are told they have it, it is probably a more common condition than most realize. Endometriosis is the build up of endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus. This can lead to pain and infertility issues.

There are some treatments for it, but no cure. Any women of reproductive age may develop this condition, but the exact reason why some get it and some don’t seems to be a mystery. Though it is...

In the past, the field of nursing has certain limitations. The most common areas of specialty for the nurses include serving in the military, while the most number of nurses work within medical facilities and hospitals. During the current times, there is a new area of specialization in nursing, which is within the field of legal consulting. If you want to become a legal nurse, you have to become a registered nurse consultant within the legal field. You will be utilizing your medical...

I know of no other season that causes women so much angst as the summer time- that glorious time of year when it’s hot and muggy out and we’re invited to the beach/pool/lake to enjoy the good weather by donning our bathing suits (which appear to be made smaller by the year) and luxuriating in the sunshine on our beach towels.

I’m sure I’m not alone when I state that nothing makes me nuttier than when I’m expected to wear a bathing...

In the summer of 2004, Psychologists Suzanne Segerstrom, Ph.D., and Gregory Miller, Ph.D. concluded: Stress has a powerful effect on the immune system. The two psychologists came to their conclusion after examining data collected from over 290 studies in the previous 30 years. Their conclusion came as a result of noting three key ideas:

• Short term stress can boost the immune system- Short term stress can be as simple as a loud noise or an unexpected ride down rocky...