The Power of Progesterone

From pregnancy to hot flashes to mood, progesterone plays a powerful role in a woman's body. The naturally occurring hormone progesterone means literally, "for gestation" - it is the hormone of pregnancy. Produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands, progesterone prepares the lining of the uterus for the fertilized ovum and maintains pregnancy....Read More.

Progesterone and Pregnancy

Progesterone plays an important role in successful conception and a healthy pregnancy. In fact, the Latin derivative of the word progesterone gestare means to bear or carry. Progesterone encourages pregnancy by preparing the endometrium for implantation of the fertilized egg. Following implantation, progesterone is produced by the placenta to prevent rejection of the developing embryo or fetus. ..Read More.

Do You Have PMS?

Take our simple test - assess your PMS symptoms and learn what to do for them.

Self Care for PMS

65% of the women we talk with say they have significantly improved PMS through diet, exercise and nutritional supplements. Over 65 percent of the women who call Women?s Health America, Inc. report that self-care through a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress reduction, and a nutritional supplement provides significant relief from their PMS symptoms, without the need for prescription therapy. In fact, self-care is the foundation of any PMS management program.

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Ask Marla: Is Wild Yam a Scam?

Dear Marla: I've been using an expensive wild yam cream for more than a year, but I'm not sure, is it really doing anything?

Unfortunately, even in the "most potent" extract of wild yam, diosgenin does not convert into progesterone in your body, and the cream only contains progesterone if it has been added. If you don't see progesterone USP listed as one of the ingredients on the label, all you have purchased is a high priced skin cream....Read More.

Matrixyl for Wrinkle Repair

Recent studies show Matrixyl has a powerful anti-aging effect on the appearance of facial skin. Results of a four month French study presented at the 2002 World Congress of Dermatology, revealed an amino-peptide complex known as Matrixyl produced dramatic changes in the appearance of aging facial skin.....Read More.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is time for us to see falling leaves, jack o? lanterns, and this ?

a symbol women have become very familiar with over the years ? the symbol of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and those supporting the fight for a cure.

While breast cancer may be one of a woman's greatest fears, there is a 92 percent cure rate for breast cancer detected early through regular examination......Read More.