Thursday, July 7, 2011

Bladder infection and kidney infection!

Is bladder infection and kidney infection the same as urinary tract infection? What causes the infection and what are the symptoms between these two infections?

Ask by anonymous


Response by Tmastery

There are different types of infection associated with urinary tract infection and these include urethritis, cystitis (bladder infection), and pyelonephritis (kidney infection). The infection is caused by bacteria that enter into the urethral opening and initially infecting the urethra (urethritis). Bacteria from the urethra can travel to the bladder causing bladder infection and it can also travel to the kidney through the ureters causing kidney infection. The symptoms of bladder infection may include cloudy or reddish discharge and frequent need to urinate. The symptoms of kidney infection may include high fever, nausea, and vomiting.

http://www.self-help-sexuality.com/urinary-tract-infection.html

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Hormone replacement therapy for menopause!

What are the best forms of hormone replacement therapy for treating menopause with the least possible side effects? I understand if I had hysterectomy, I don’t need to take progesterone, is this right?

Ask by anonymous


Response by Tmastery

There are various forms of hormone replacement therapy that are available depending on individual’s medical history and method of delivery best suitable for each individual. The various forms of HRT include pills, skin patches, skin gel, vaginal cream and vaginal ring. In most cases, you would need to try more than one form in order to find the one that works best for you and your doctor can help you in making the selection that best suitable for you.

If you had hysterectomy, most doctors would not include progesterone in HRT. The main purpose of progesterone in HRT is the counter balance effects that help to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer for women with intact uterus. After hysterectomy, the woman’s uterus is removed and she doesn’t have to worry about endometrial cancer when being treated with estrogen alone without progesterone. Progesterone also causes side effects in woman such as breast tenderness, water retention, and mood swings and because of this most doctors do not include progesterone in HRT for women who had hysterectomy.

http://www.self-help-sexuality.com/hormone-replacement-therapy.html

Monday, July 4, 2011

Hot feeling during perimenopause!

Is hot feeling a common symptom of perimenopause? Last night I felt a warmth sensation on my face area that lasted for few minutes and wondering if this is related to perimenopause? By the way I am in my 40s and never experience this before until last night.

Ask by anonymous


Response by Tmastery

There are number of symptoms associated with perimenopause and hot feeling is one of them. Hot feeling is usually referred to as hot flashes that usually involve the feeling of warmth sensation that spread quickly on the neck, shoulders, and face areas. Hot flashes may last for few seconds to thirty minutes or longer and it varies among women. Most women usually experience perimenopause around the age of 47 but some may experience in their late thirties or early fifties.

http://www.self-help-sexuality.com/perimenopause.html