Androgen
A general term for a group of steroid hormones, the
primary one being testosterone.
Arteriosclerosis
The change in arteries that causes them to become blocked.
Cardiovascular disease
A general term meaning an aging heart and blood vessels
that can lead to strokes and heart attacks.
Collagen
The connective tissue in our body. It exists virtually
everywhere in our body.
Dermatitis
An inflammation of the skin.
Eczema
Similar to dermatitis, frequently referring to the scalp.
Fibrocystic
Changes in the breast tissue that causes painful lumps
that are non-cancerous.
Fibromyalgia
A general term referring to generalized aching and
fatigue, with points of tenderness on the body.
Interstitial Cystitis
A chronic and painful condition of the urinary bladder
associated with bladder wall inflammation.
Menopause
Cessation of menstruation. The hormonal decline that leads
to the cessation of menstruation begins many years earlier.
Osteoporosis
A loss of bone tissue causing pain and easily fractured
bones.
Perimenopause
A term that applies to the years leading up to menopause.
Vaginal
Mucosa Atrophy
A thinning and drying out of the sensitive vaginal lining
tissue.