What's the Deal With: Endometriosis


Updated 08/24/07 9:17 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

What's the Deal With: Endometriosis

As if having to deal with "that time of the month" isn't enough of a pain, many women suffer from painful menstruation due to endometriosis. Endometriosis is the condition when uterine lining tissue strays outside the womb and grows in places it isn't supposed to be. Pretty much anywhere in the pelvic cavity is unfortunately fair game for this stray tissue, and it can often be found on the Read more

DrSugar Answers: Pelvic Cysts and Cancer Worry


Updated 04/09/12 2:04 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Pelvic Cysts Explained: Ovarian, Cervical, and Uterine (aka Fibroid)

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I'm 35 years old and have always had normal pap smears. The other day I went to my doctor for my annual pelvic exam. When my doctor was done she informed me that she had found a couple of cysts while performing my pelvic exam. My question is should I be worried about cancer and what kind of treatment is Read more

DrSugar Answers: Spotting During Exercise?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

Menstrual Spotting During Exercise

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, Sometimes I have spotting about two days after my period had stopped, usually after I exercise. Sometimes it lasts for a day or two. I run a lot on the treadmill and I run pretty fast. Am I spotting because I push myself too hard? Should I just continue with my workout routine or tone it down a little? I was Read more

DrSugar Answers: Birth Control and Trying to Conceive


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 20 comments

How Taking Birth Control Can Affect Trying to Conceive

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. DrSugar, I just read your post about getting off of the pill and having irregular periods afterward. I am thankful for your article as I had experienced two to three months of no period! I am looking to conceive possibly in the next three to four years and wondering if you were able to do so after being on the pill for Read more

You Asked: Are Chlorine-Free Tampons Healthier?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 32 comments

You Asked: Are Chlorine-Free Tampons Healthier?

Dear Fit, I was at the health-food store and noticed chlorine-free tampons made with organic cotton. They cost $5.99 for a box of 20, and the ones I buy at the grocery store cost $6.99 for 40. Are they worth paying almost twice as much? —Trying to Save a Buck With the economy the way it is, I can understand you looking for places to save money. To find out if chlorine-free tampons are worth Read more