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Symptoms

Gaining perspective on symptoms, risk factors, and test results

Dixie Mills, MD

Is your body sending you a secret message, maybe even a cry for help? Many women come to us when they are not feeling like themselves, suspecting that something is wrong with their bodies. Some are concerned with what certain risk factors mean for their health. Others have test results they don’t understand, which cause them worry. The one thing they all know for sure is that they need answers — and Women to Women is committed to helping you find them.

Your symptoms: blessings in disguise?

Have you been experiencing physical symptoms that interfere with your daily life? Maybe you’ve searched for ways to feel better without realizing that your symptoms are connected to PMS, perimenopause or menopause. You may even have been put on hormone replacement therapy despite its known risks. Your hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, craving for sweets, vaginal dryness, and even insomnia are signs that you have underlying hormonal imbalances or metabolic damage due to stress, poor nutrition, or other factors. Learn more about your symptoms of hormonal imbalance.

Risk factors: liabilities or opportunities?

Many of us think of risk factors as threats to our health — immutable attributes that determine whether we’ll suffer from a specific condition or health issue. This is a particular concern when it comes to bone health. But misunderstandings about what risk factors really mean for your bones have prevented countless women from taking advantage of the many opportunities to improve their bone health, while needlessly fostering fear over fractures that can be prevented. Learn what your bone health risk factors mean and how you can use them to dial down your risk.

Test results: when should I worry?

Advances in medicine have created an assortment of tests and screening tools, which are used to maintain women’s wellness or to uncover the sources of health problems. Some tests are used preventively, while others are intended to confirm or diagnose an illness or dysfunction of some type. Our testing section explains these tests, helps you understand why they might be important for you, and discusses what your test results might mean for your health. Learn more about our take on tests.

How the Personal Program can help

The Personal Program is a natural, guided, at-home approach to taking control of your health, based on over 25 years of clinical success. Four versions of the Personal Program address each of the four most common health issues facing women today:

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We’re here to listen and help.

 

Last Modified Date: 04/19/2011
Principal Author: Dixie Mills, MD

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