When you think of hair loss, you usually think of it as a male problem. But, women, too, especially as they approach and enter their menopausal years, can struggle with thinning hair. This can be an even greater problem for women. Whereas baldness is entirely socially acceptable for men – sometimes...

A thin layer of moisture or lubrication coats the inner walls of the vagina, which helps to facilitate intercourse and promote the mobility and survival of sperm. However, aging, hormonal changes, and other issues can cause vaginal dryness, a common form of female sexual dysfunction. The most common...

A heart attack is a sudden cardiac event characterized by blocked or severely restricted blood flow to the heart. A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction. In the United States, over 800,000 people have a heart attack each year. According to the CDC, someone has a heart attack every...

There are medications known as “female Viagra” or “pink Viagra” that are used to treat lack of libido and other forms of female sexual dysfunction. What is Female Viagra? No doubt you have heard of the term erectile dysfunction or ED and the popular treatment for men suffering from the condition,...

The main female sex hormones are estrogen and progesterone. They both play a major role in libido or sex drive, as well as arousal, lubrication, sensitivity, and a woman’s ability to obtain an orgasm. While not "female sex hormones," testosterone and human growth hormone, or HGH, also play a...

Low libido in men is not uncommon, particularly as they age. Low libido or lack of sex drive in men can have several causes. However, the good news is men do not have to just accept a dwindling sex drive as part of life. There are many good treatment options for men with low libido – particularly...

Andropause is a series of emotional and physical health problems experienced by men caused by age-related hormone decline. Men go through a similar condition to menopause in women, known as "andropause." Just as in women, the condition is caused by age-related hormone loss. While the loss of other...

Sex is enjoyable and emotionally satisfying, but it can also be good for your physical health, particularly regular sex can be good for your heart. Studies have found many health benefits of sex. It was once thought that patients with a heart condition or who have had a heart attack should refrain...

Low energy in men can be the result of any number of causes, but most often, some form of hormone imbalance is to blame. In today's busy, stressful world, it is not uncommon for men to have a lack of energy. Low energy or chronic fatigue in men can have any number of causes, from lifestyle factors...

Erectile dysfunction and low libido or sex drive often occur together in men, and their share several of the same causes. Erectile dysfunction is only one of several sexual health issues that are experienced by men, particularly older men. As men age, they not only run into erectile difficulties,...