Women that suffer from menorrhagia are not only inconvenienced each month, they may experience pain, emotional turmoil and difficulty getting pregnant. Menorrhagia is excessively heaving bleeding during menstruation. It is believed that this is one of the most common menstrual disorder, but it is often hard to diagnose because measuring menstrual flow is difficult. Women may experience a variety of other symptoms as well, and sometimes the heavy flow is a symptom itself. It is more common amongst women suffering from fibroids or cysts on their reproductive organs, and there may be a link to obesity and menorrhagia. In severe cases of menorrhagia, a woman may choose menstrual surgery to cope with her condition.

What Is It?

There are different surgical procedures commonly associated with menorrhagia. Hysteroscopic surgery places a small telescopic instrument into the uterine cavity for examination. There are no incisions during the procedure and the tool is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. The doctor is able to remove scar tissue, polyps, and small fybroid tumors. This procedure stops or reduces menstrual flow and preserves fertility. It is safer than a traditional hysterectomy, and in most cases, has less side effects.

A second minimally invasive option is laparoscopic surgery. In this procedure a thin, fiber-optic tube with a tiny video camera on the end of it is inserted into the uterus through a small incision in the navel. It is then guided to the problem area. The surgeon then inserts tiny surgical instruments through another small incision to perform the operation.

A third form of surgery, which is known as Uterine Balloon Ablation, or roller ball surgery, destroys the uterine lining of women that suffer excessive blood flow. It is an outpatient procedure, and many women experience only minor cramping as a result of the surgery. Some require only a 24 hour recovery period and most are back to a relatively normal life within a week. It is necessary to refrain from exercise and strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks. This procedure does carry the risk of sterility, but if someone intends to be sterile following the procedure, it is recommended that a tubal ligation be performed simultaneously.

Who Needs It?

Women that suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding are prime candidates for the surgery. While menorrhagia is not often a dangerous condition, severe cases of it can lead to anemia. Women suffering from fibroids and polyps are also candidates for the procedure. In the case of hysteroscopy surgery, women that still have a desire to conceive will most often be recommended for that procedure in lieu of other options.

Benefits

The major benefit of menstrual surgery is that more often than not, it will put an end to the condition. Women that suffer from a variety of menstrual disorders will benefit from surgery. The effects of suffering from fibroids, polyps and scar tissue can be limiting and unpleasant. Women may see a boost in their sex lives, confidence, and overall health once they have remedied the menstrual disorder that was plaguing them.

The majority of the non-invasive procedures is that there is minimal recovery time and many women are able to return home the same day. There is less pain and because there are no incisions, the risk of infection may be reduced as well.

Risks

Aside from the typical risks of surgery, such as a negative or severe reaction to anesthesia, menstrual surgery holds limited risk. There is some danger to the uterus, as any time instruments are inserted near tender tissue, the patient could suffer perforation. This, or other poor reactions, could lead to sterility. Some women desire sterility when having the operation, but young women that want their reproductive organs to remain functional should understand there are risks associated with the procedure. Granted, women that opt to undergo menstrual surgery often find it difficult to get pregnant due to their pre-existing conditions. Surgery may be the only hope a woman has for conceiving, and she is willing to accept the risk.

The options for women suffering from menorrhagia or other menstrual disorders are varied and safe. Depending upon a woman’s age, condition, and desire to have children, she and her doctor will choose the procedure that will work best for her. If you believe you have a condition that could be remedied through menstrual surgery, discuss your options with your doctor as soon as possible.

The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate health care provider.

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There are a few basic steps to building muscle that are often overlooked even by people who have been working out for years.  These are simple steps to building muscle fast that can be done without drugs, supplements, or putting anything unnatural into your body.  All you need to do is remember them and take them to heart – and continue them for as long as you’re trying to put on muscle.

The first step is to commit to weight lifting three to four times per week.  You want to stimulate your muscles for maximum growth.  Putting stress (resistance) on your muscles results in them growing so that every time you repeat that stress, it gets easier for your body.  When you go home, you need to let your muscles heal through nutrition and rest.  Repeat this process, and your muscles grow.

The second step is to focus on 5 to 7 meals a day of a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.  Your carbohydrates should equal about 45% of your intake, protein 35%, and fat should be the remaining 20%.  Over half those meals should be solid, whole food, and the rest can be liquid meal replacements.

The third step is to stretch.  You should aim to stretch at least half the amount you lift weights.  Stretching is a process that helps your body restore normal length to the tissue.  If you’re consistently training, your muscle tissues will shorten, putting you at higher risk for injury.  If you lift weights 4 hours per week, an additional 2 hours should be dedicated to stretching.

The last of these simple steps to building muscle fast is to avoid supplements that are newer – as in, those that haven’t been around for longer than 3 years.  This way, you’ll avoid being a guinea pig who suffers from the result of marketing hype in the latest fitness and bodybuilding magazines.  You should aim to include a multi-vitamin, fish oil capsules, powdered creatine and protein powder.  These will cover your basic health, strength, and muscle needs.

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One of the advantages of reaching midlife is that we are finally finished with all those issues that make childhood and adolescence such a pain in the neck, such as needing set bedtimes as well as  regular dental and eye checkups; having to worry about using protection during sex and about cigarette smoking; getting all those shots to prevent diseases and wearing helmets to prevent sports injuries; needing to eat all our vegetables and avoid sugar as well as not missing gym class. What a relief to let these issues fade right along with our memories of tetherball on the school playground!

Not so fast. Would it surprise you to know that you still have to be aware of each and every one of the above so-called “child/adolescent” health issues?  

For instance, what about set bedtimes? The obvious reason that we needed enforced, regular  bedtimes each night was so that we would get enough sleep. Being tired and sleepy the next day in school caused everything from lousy concentration to crabby moods. Now that we’re in midlife, many of us believe that sleep is no longer an issue. This is not the case at all. It’s still essential to our health and wellbeing. Recent studies have shown that not only do sleep disturbances often indicate a serious health problem, but that lack of sleep can actually cause health problems, such as weight gain. Polls have shown that nearly two thirds of adults over the age of sixty-five have sleep complaints, but that less than 15 per cent of them have been formally diagnosed with a sleep problem. Why? Because we don’t mention sleep problems to our health care providers. Our mothers were right — we still need to be concerned about our bedtimes.

Once we’ve gotten the glasses we need and all our baby teeth are gone, we no longer need to get regular eye and dental checkups as we did in our younger years, right? Again — no. Although our vision does remain stable from young adulthood until we need bifocals, there are common eye diseases that begin to occur in midlife, and that can lead to blindness if not diagnosed.  And even though we no longer have our baby teeth,  other dental issues take the forefront upon reaching midlife, such as gum inflammation which has been shown to be associated with diabetes and heart disease. So, continued regular dental and eye checks are as important as in our younger years. 

And what about sex at midlife and beyond?  We’ve moved from groping and being groped in the backseat of the car to more sophisticated maneuvers in a comfortable bed, and finally, finally no longer have to worry about pregnancy. So we don’t need protection; or so many of us think. Although it’s true that once menopause arrives one can’t get pregnant (warning: make sure you have completed menopause before assuming this as diagnosing menopause can be tricky),  protection is still needed during sex because of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Yes, we can still get those, and in some cases are even more prone to becoming infected after menopause, even after a hysterectomy. And even though we’re past the childbearing years and our reproductive organs seem to have no further use, we still need regular pelvic exams and Pap smears. It is also important at that exam to discuss with our healthcare providers the need for testing for STIs; if there is a new partner or the worry that the current partner is not monogamous, this testing is a must.

STIs are not the only threat held over from our adolescent years; so is cigarette smoking. Many women in midlife think that there is no reason to stop smoking cigarettes at this age, since they wrongly assume that the damage is already done from all the prior years of smoking. This is not the case. No matter how many years one has smoked, stopping can prevent further damage to the heart, blood vessels, and lungs, and in some cases can reverse some of that damage.  

Also relevant to the lungs is the fact that asthma can begin in midlife, where once it was thought to only begin in childhood.  The two major causes seem to be occupational exposure to substances that damage the lungs, and the recreational exposure to air pollution by adults who run predominantly outside. So, a new onset of shortness of breath at this age — even if it occurs only with exercise — does not necessarily mean heart disease; remember that we can develop asthma now.

Did you think you were finished with all those horrible shots you had to have in childhood and adolescence? Sorry, you’re not. There is a recommended immunization schedule for adults in midlife and beyond, just as there are for children. At certain ages over 50 and at certain intervals, you’ll need shots against the flu, certain types of pneumonia, tetanus, and in some instances, shingles and hepatitis.  Ask your primary care provider about these.

And did you pack away your helmet when you gave away your bike with training wheels? Probably ok to have done this since now you will need a bigger size helmet. But you do need a helmet. A recent report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that sports-related injuries in the Baby Boomer population was on the rise, with over 1 million injuries in this age group in 1998 alone, most of the injuries being due to bicycling and basketball.  The same report said that the many head injuries associated with bicycling were probably due to the fact that Baby Boomers use helmets less than younger people do.

The fact that exercise and proper nutrition are as important in midlife and beyond as in childhood may not come as a surprise. Regular exercise at this age has been shown to increase longevity and wellbeing, postpone and possibly prevent dementia, strokes, heart disease, and diabetes, and aid in the treatment of depression. Important to know as well is that several different types of regular exercise are recommended at this age, including aerobic (cardio) exercise, weight-bearing exercise or strength training, and exercises to improve balance and flexibility.

What we eat as we get older is every bit as important as it was in our younger years. One particular healthy way of eating, the Mediterranean diet, has been shown to stave off dementia, prevent heart disease and diabetes, maintain a healthy cholesterol level, and improve longevity. One study showed that this diet even improved sexual function in certain women! This diet is exactly as expected given its name: lots of natural whole foods, like vegetables, fruits, and nuts, lots of fish and olive oil, moderate amounts of wine, and limited amounts of foods containing refined sugar. Controlling the portions of the foods we eat is even more important at this age. Our metabolic rate decreases with age, making it easier to gain weight while eating the same amounts of food as in our younger years.  

So, as you are rummaging through your mother’s attic looking at your old dolls, baseball bat and Ouija Board, and breathing a sigh of relief that you no longer have to worry about being picked for a baseball team or that your best friend copied your paper doll’s dress, don’t get lulled into complacency about your health. Although you once may have thought that taking care of yourself  health-wise would get easier as you get older, you know now that that’s not true. Make your appointments for regular checkups, get more than 5 hours of sleep a night, use protection when having sex, particularly with a new partner, stop smoking no matter how old you are, get the recommended immunizations, be careful and wear your helmet and seatbelts, and exercise regularly and eat well. Your mother’s recommendations from your childhood continue to apply!

©2008 Janet Horn, M.D.

Author Bio
Dr. Janet Horn is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, with training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She spent many years on the fulltime faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she published articles in medical journals on her research interests, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and women’s health. She was also the primary author of several chapters in medical textbooks.  She started her solo private practice in 1990 while continuing to teach as an Associate Professor of Medicine on the part time faculty at Hopkins. She has been selected by Baltimore Magazine as one of the “Top Doctors in Baltimore” and by the Maryland Daily Record as one of the “Top 100 Women in Maryland.”   She is included in the books Consumer’s Guide to Top Doctors (in the US) and Best Doctors in America, Southeast Region.  She is the co-author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond, which will be available this September from New Harbinger Publications.

Third degree burns are when the burn has damaged the deeper layers of skin. In some cases, the tissue can be destroyed. These are serious burns and you are likely to end up in hospital. Your treatment will probably consist of:

• pain killers for the pain
• antibiotics for the possibility of infection
• surgery to remove dead tissue
• surgery for skin grafting
• further medication for any complications, such as dehydration

I know of a man who was taking 92 pills a day for his burn treatment.

What if I said that you could do all that with just one medicine? While I’m not suggesting for one moment, that you should take full responsibility for any third degree burns treatment, I am saying there are alternatives. There always are.

A professional homeopath would give you a high potency (strength) of just one medicine. And the most common one is Cantharis. Not everyone responds to Cantharis, but most do.

I well remember my homeopathic teacher telling me that the best way to help burns patients was to put this medicine in their drinking water.

You can safely take this medicine alongside any other treatment you are receiving.

Cantharis will stimulate your immune system to:

• switch off the pain
• speed up the healing
• prevent or treat infection
• prevent scarring

If the burn was some time ago, this medicine may still help you. If it was quite recent, it may still help you. But you may be suffering complications from it, and may need other more appropriate medicines. A professional homeopath will be able to help you there.

The best topical treatment for any burn is a solution of the herbal tincture Hypercal. This supports the internal medicine, Cantharis, in preventing infection, speeding the healing and preventing scarring.

Third degree burns are serious, but you can help yourself with the best homeopathic treatment, alongside any other treatment.

Written by Madeleine Innocent.
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A large number of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are now outsourcing their drug development requirements to independent pharmaceutical development companies. The reason behind this lies in the fact that the development of synthetic medication entails a highly specialized, not to mention costly, process. Companies can save a lot of money, and ensure the quality of their products by passing their technical product formulation processes to expert and experienced pharmaceutical companies.

Independent pharmaceutical product development firms are more likely to have an established technical grasp of the field of drug formulation and development. They will also have adequate experimentation and production tools and facilitates as the employ a team of highly competent and experienced scientists and professional pharmacists. While some drug development companies assist their partner firms only in the actual production of the pharmaceutical product, there are companies that provide comprehensive services, taking over product development right from the earliest stage of chemical discovery and experimentation and up to the evaluation of the effects of the finished product.

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies can greatly benefit from employing the services of an independent pharmaceutical development company. By outsourcing their technical processes to these professional firms, the companies can focus more on the entrepreneurial and marketing side of their business.

Since they would not need to spend too much on advanced drug development equipment and laboratories, the company can allocate its budget toward more pressing issues. The company will also be able to keep up with the fast paced pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry with minimized difficulty.

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UPM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an independent drug development company based in Baltimore that provides professional services to the medical and biotechnology industries. With its team of leading scientists and experienced professionals, the company develops effective pharmaceutical solutions through expert formulation development, analytical methods and stability testing. For more information about the company and its products and services, visit http://www.upm-inc.com or call 410-843-3700.

Jeff Paul is a writer and copy editor who likes to share information on many different topics.

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