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What are the causes of migraine in men?
Men are three times less likely to experience migraine than women. Research shows that even when they do have migraine attacks, men’s pain is usually less severe than women’s. There are many reasons why men suffer less from migraines, such as differences in genetics, migraine triggers, and estrogen levels in the body. The hormone estrogen…
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Infections and inflammations of the breast
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue that sometimes involves infection. Inflammation leads to chest pain, swelling, redness, the affected area feels warmer. Fever and chills are also characteristic symptoms of the disease. Mastitis most often affects women who are breastfeeding (lactational mastitis). But mastitis can occur in women who are not breastfeeding (non-lactational…
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Signs of miscarriage
A pregnancy that terminates on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation is referred to as a miscarriage. This is the most common type of pregnancy loss. Studies show that 10 to 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. Chemical pregnancy can account for 50-75% of all miscarriages. This occurs when…
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What is the prevalence of eating disorders in men?
While eating disorders were once thought to affect only women, it is known that they can occur among men as well. Eating disorders are diagnosed in men of all ages, ranging from children to elderly men. Many scientists believe that the eating disorders in men seen today are only the tip of the iceberg. These…
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Dysmenorrhea – what role do prostaglandins play in painful menstruation?
Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) tend to peak fairly soon after puberty, so if your periods become more painful as you age, you should see an OB-GYN. Dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstruation. Menstrual pain from the first period or shortly after and without a specific cause is known as primary dysmenorrhea. Menstrual pain…
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Why is folic acid intake important for men?
Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate (vitamin B9) – an essential vitamin that the body cannot produce on its own. As an important vitamin for the human body, folic acid must be obtained through the diet to meet the body’s daily needs. Good sources of vitamin B9 include – beef liver, spinach, cabbage,…
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With age, women find it more difficult in their daily lives
According to a new study by researchers from UCL and the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) in France, women are more likely than men to experience difficulties with everyday tasks as they age. However, according to the researchers, these differences in the ability to perform everyday tasks have steadily decreased as the…
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How does the female reproductive system work?
The female reproductive system performs several functions. The ovaries produce cells called eggs or oocytes. The eggs are then transported to the fallopian tube where fertilization by a sperm can occur. The fertilized egg travels to the uterus, where the uterine lining thickens in response to the normal hormones of the reproductive cycle. Once in…
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Galactorrhea – does not only affect women
Galactorrhea is a condition in which the breasts produce and secrete milk without the presence of pregnancy. This condition can happen not only in women but also in men and children. The main sign of galactorrhea is when it occurs without being provoked by breastfeeding. Galactorrhea occurs when one or both breasts unexpectedly begin to…
