Cancer occurs when the cells in your body go through certain changes which can cause them to grow out of control. Cancer cells are not the same as the normal...

PCOS and insulin resistance are frequently found together; insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and has many functions in the body. Insulin is generally secreted in response to...

An intrauterine device called Mirena which is marketed by pharmaceutical giant Bayer Inc. has been found to cause some rather serious complications, among them uterine perforation. Last year, the U.S....

Ovarian Drilling Procedure Once the surgeon is able to see your ovaries, he will do the ovarian drilling—the goal is to destroy the testosterone producing tissue of the ovary. There...

Treatment Overview for Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer can be a slow-growing cancer with few symptoms, however regular Pap tests can ensure that cervical cancer is found early. Cervical cancer is...

For over a year the Stansels had been trying to have a baby. Thomas and Amanda Stansel used one of the best fertility experts in Houston, Dr. George Grunert. Dr....

Menopause can be a very distressing and difficult time in a woman's life. Quite often, women see this phase in their lives as the end of their youth and the...

Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome have irregular or absent menstrual periods along with elevated serum testosterone and androstenedione, (out-of-whack hormone levels, in short) leading to abnormal bleeding, infertility, obesity,...

A Chinese study performed by the National Research Institute for Family Planning states that ParaGard, also known as Copper IUD, works great as an emergency contraceptive when inserted 5 days...

Many European couples suffering from infertility are traveling abroad for treatment. Their reasons for journeying to other countries has to do with their desire to receive the best care and...