Women's Health Blog

If your doctor tells you that you need have the LEEP procedure, you may wonder if he wants you to jump. However, the LEEP procedure has nothing to do with jumping. The LEEP procedure is one of several tools your doctor has available to help diagnose and treat abnormal cervical cells, or cervical dysplasia, discovered on your annual Pap smear. Learn what to expect during, and after, the LEEP procedure.

Has your doctor recommended the LEEP procedure? Have you had the LEEP procedure? Leave a comment and share your experiences.

While it's impossible to predict which women will get cervical cancer and which won't, we do have something to help us understand whose cervical cancer risk is higher. We know that women who have certain risk factors face an increased risk of getting cervical cancer, and although several factors play a role in determining cervical cancer risk, just one factor -- having the human papillomavirus or HPV significantly increases an individual woman's risk for cervical cancer. Now, we know there are other risk factors that can increase your risk of developing cervical cancer -- find out what raises your risk!

I didn't sleep much last night. I tried for hours and finally gave up. The problem was that every time I tried to lay down and sleep, my legs started jerking and kicking. And the feeling in my legs was like bugs crawling all over them, inside and out. Has this ever happened to you? If it has, you, like me, may have a neurological disorder called restless legs syndrome or RLS.

10 Tips for Healthy Manicures
Millions of women visit manicurists to have their nails professionally manicured every year. Unfortunately, occasionally the result of having manicures is developing nail fungus or bacterial infections which can not only look bad, but may also feel even worse. What should you look for at the manicure salon? Find out here!

Over 20 million Americans have gallblader disease. About one million new cases of gallbladder disease are diagnosed annually. Gallstones cause more than 800,000 hospitalizations every year in the United States. Gallstone attacks frequently occur after eating meals high in fat content. The most common treatment for gallbladder disease is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Read more

Can too much stress or negativity really make you sick? I can tell you from my experience during the last year taking care of my mother and ultimately losing her to lung cancer the answer is absolutely "Yes!" Learn how negativity can affect your health from high blood pressure and heart attacks to depression in this fascinating excerpt from the book "In Control" by Redford Williams, M.D., and Virginia Williams, Ph.D.

Do you experience premenstrual syndrome or PMS? If you're like the majority of women, your answer is probably "Yes." Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome can range from fluid retention and temporary weight gain to more severe symptoms such as depression. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce, or even prevent, the symptoms associated with PMS.

While it's impossible to predict which women will get cervical cancer and which won't, we do have something to help us understand whose cervical cancer risk is higher. We know that women who have certain risk factors face an increased risk of getting cervical cancer, and although several factors play a role in determining cervical cancer risk, just one factor – having the human papillomavirus or HPV - significantly increases the risk for getting cervical cancer.

Many factors can play a role in the occurrence of vaginal infections and discharge. What can you do to reduce your risk of vaginal infections? Practicing these simple tips will significantly reduce your risk of getting a vaginal infection.

Getting married is a special, exciting, and busy time that most women dream of from the time they are little girls. But there is more to getting married than flowers, dresses, and saying "I do." Before you marry the love of your life, you should have a few health checks to ensure that you're in good health.