A new study suggests that a woman’s heart health may be affected by changes in her reproductive system. Two situations in particular were looked at: giving birth prematurely (or delivering a smaller baby), and the removal of a woman’s ovaries.

In the first condition, women showed an increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in her life. In the second, a woman’s overall risk of dying, stroke, and heart disease increased.
Studies like this are often scary if not properly explained and understood. If you have had a preemie or underweight baby, you should ask your doctor how it could affect …read more

A few weeks ago we talked about what happens to your eggs when you don’t ovulate.
About.com’s guide to women’s health, Tracee Conforth, takes it a step further with a great breakdown on your cycle and all the equipment that makes it happen.
Do you know how many hormones play a role each month in causing your periods to be normal or abnormal? Can you name all of the parts of the female reproductive system? There is a delicate interaction between your reproductive organs and your hormones that influence the timing and amount of blood flow you experience …read more