Mature Resources - Women’s Health

Standing Tall: What Women Need to Know About Spinal Fractures

When you think of women's health issues, spinal fractures probably don't come to mind. But they should. These common fractures can not only be disfiguring, but deadly.

Spinal fractures are the most common osteoporotic fracture; over 900,000 spinal fractures occur every year in the United States alone, according to industry estimates and research. They occur more often than hip fractures in any one year. They also increase the risk of death. Unlike a hip fracture, the risk of death following a spinal fracture continues to increase progressively, so it is important to treat spinal fractures soon after they occur. Sadly, only about one third of these fractures ever receive medical attention.

Ovarian Cancer

Symptoms

Research suggests that the majority of women with ovarian cancer experience symptoms. Symptoms vary and often depend on the location of the tumor and its impact on the surrounding organs. Many ovarian cancer symptoms mimic those of less life-threatening conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome.

Urinary Tract Infections

What are the best urinary tract infection remedies out there? How can you save hundreds to thousands of dollars by treating yourself with U.T.I. home remedies?

The answer to these questions centers on a holistic cure! And a holistic cure is simply a 'whole' body treatment using foods, vitamins and herbs to treat the bacteria infection.

Help for Preventing Bone Fractures in Women Age 50 and Older

By Connie Limon

A study of more than 6,000 Canadian women concludes osteoporosis drugs called anti-resorptive agents help reduce risk of low-trauma bone fractures in women age 50 and older. Examples of anti-resorptive drugs include:

Estrogen ... Bisphosphonates ... Selective estrogen-receptor modulators ... Calcitonin