Gaining perspective on symptoms, risk factors, and test results
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