Hot Flashes   Natural and herbal remedies for the treatment of hot flashes Hot flashes may be described as a sudden feeling of warmth on the face and upper body, especially the head and neck areas. Women who are undergoing menopause, particularly perimenopause often experience hot flashes but it may also be as a result of lifestyle and certain medications. Vaginal Dryness Natural and herbal remedies for the treatment of vaginal dryness. At some point most women will experience vaginal dryness. It can affect women of all ages but your chance of vaginal dryness increases most often during and after menopause – this occurs between the ages of 40 and 59. Women on hormone replacement therapy, who are pregnant or breastfeeding Candidiasis (Vaginal Thrush) Information and Resources on Candidiasis. Natural Treatment for Vaginal Thrush and other Fungal Infections. Candidiasis is also often referred to as thrush, and is a yeast infection belonging to a group of fungi containing more than 20 species. The most common type of yeast is Candida albicans, which often affects women in the form of vaginal thrush Female Reproductive System The reproductive system of women is situated in the pelvis and consists of a series of organs that work together to make  menstruation ,conception, pregnancy and birth possible.The female reproductive system consists of internal and external structures. The internal reproductive organs include the vagina, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. The external reproductive organs include the labia majora, labia minora, Bartholin’s glands and clitoris

What is Menopause? Although it may sometimes feel like it, menopause is not a disease or an ailment – it is a natural transition that occurs for all women when they reach a particular age. Generally occurring in women between the ages of 45 and 55, menopause is the complete cessation of a menstruation problems ( menstrual cycle) where the body goes through a number of hormonal changes and the ovaries stop releasing eggs for possible fertilization. The phase of menopause when these changes begin is known as perimenopause. It is during this phase where women experience a number of physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and irregular or abnormal periods. These changes are often frustrating and difficult for many women and it is a transitional phase that may last anywhere between a few months and few years. Once a woman has stopped having her period for 12 consecutive months, perimenopause is considered to be over and pregnancy is no longer possible.