21 Women's Health
21 00 Bacterial Vaginosis
21 01 Breast Lumps in Women
21 02 Cystocele
21 03 Endometriosis
21 04 PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
21 05 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
21 06 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
21 10 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
21 11 Uterine Fibroids
21 12 Uterine Growths
21 13 Vaginal Itching
When thinking about women’s health, there’s a lot to consider. Knowing the diseases and conditions that are among the top health risks for women, such as heart disease and breast cancer, is essential. But for many women, effectively managing other aspects of daily health, such as premenstrual syndrome, birth control, fertility, menopause, and more, is also crucial to enjoying a vibrant life. One topic that often raises many questions is breast health. What does dense breast tissue mean? What should you do if you find a breast lump? Is breast pain a cause for concern? As you get older, your health concerns are likely to change. Could belly fat lead to health problems? What’s the best way to deal with the changes of menopause? By taking a proactive approach to your health, you can stay ahead of these changes and enjoy a vibrant life.
Understanding the color treatment system is crucial because it can guide you through your treatment journey. Each disease or condition is assigned a unique code that includes a treatment color. This system helps you quickly identify treatment options for your specific condition, empowering you to take control of your health.
Scroll down the site to find your disease or condition. Then, you look for the treatment color. The treatment colors are magenta (red-blue), blue, cyan (blue-green), green, yellow (red-green), and red. I give the treatment colors a number. Magenta = 0, blue = 1, cyan = 2, green = 3, yellow = 4, and red = 5. For instance, Bacterial Vaginosis would then be categorized as 21-00-5. Here, the last digit, the treatment color, is red. The first two digits are the disease/condition group (Women’s Health is 21). The next two digits (Bacterial Vaginosis is 00) are the illness within the group, and the last digit (red is 5) is the treatment color. This system helps you quickly identify treatment options for your specific condition.
When you use the projector, click your treatment color to display a large image. Make the color cover the whole page, then project it onto yourself. When you use the spotlight or the LED light bulb, you choose your color manually.
Bacterial vaginosis is an inflammation of the vagina. It predominantly affects women of reproductive age, and the risk increases with vaginal douching or with unprotected sex.
Although it is not classified as a sexually transmitted disease and does not result from a specific infection, it arises from an imbalance of the bacteria typically present in the vagina.
Signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include a foul or fishy vaginal odor and thin vaginal discharge that may be gray, green, or white.
Other associated symptoms may include vaginal itching and pain or burning with urination. Some women with this condition have no signs or symptoms.
Breast lumps are localized swellings, knots, bumps, bulges, or lumps in the breast. These lumps can appear in both sexes at all ages. In women, the fear is that they are typical of breast cancer.
Fortunately, many breast lumps result from benign conditions that can be successfully treated, including infections, trauma, fibroadenomas, cysts, and fibrocystic disease of the breast. Breast lumps may or may not be associated with pain, redness, warmth, tenderness, nipple discharge, skin inflammation, or rash.
A cystocele, or “fallen bladder,” occurs when the wall between a woman’s bladder and her vagina weakens, allowing the bladder to sag into the vagina.
Signs and symptoms of a cystocele include urine leakage and incomplete bladder emptying (urinary retention). In some cases, the cystocele can stretch the urethral opening, causing urine leakage during coughing, sneezing, laughing, or other activities that increase bladder pressure.
Endometriosis is often a painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that typically lines the inside of your uterus, known as the endometrium, grows outside your uterus.
Endometriosis most commonly affects your ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. In rare cases, endometrial-like tissue may be found outside the pelvic organs.
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a collection of unpleasant symptoms associated with a woman’s menstrual cycle. It typically occurs one to two weeks before the menstrual period begins. PMS symptoms vary widely among women and range in severity from mild to debilitating. They include both physical and emotional symptoms.
Some of the most common symptoms of PMS include mood changes, fatigue, anxiety, bloating, and abdominal fullness.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may experience infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods and elevated levels of male hormones (androgens).
The ovaries can develop numerous small, fluid-filled sacs (follicles) and may fail to release eggs regularly.
POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, occurs when the return of blood to the heart is insufficient when moving from lying down to standing. This reduced blood flow causes the heart to beat faster.
Most affected individuals are women between the ages of fifteen and fifty. Signs and symptoms of POTS include fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness when moving from a reclining to a standing position.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) affects any part of your urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract, which includes the bladder and urethra. Women are at higher risk of developing a UTI than men.
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus (womb). They vary in size and are composed of muscle and fibrous tissue. Sometimes referred to as uterine myomas or leiomyomas, fibroids often go unnoticed because many women do not experience symptoms.
Uterine growths are enlargements, masses, or tumors in the female womb (uterus). A cervical polyp is an example of a benign, noncancerous growth. Uterine fibroids are also benign uterine growths, but they can still cause signs and symptoms such as bleeding.
Vaginal itching is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful symptom caused by irritants, infections, or menopause. It may also result from certain skin disorders or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
In rare cases, vaginal itching may develop due to stress or vulvar cancer.