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Cardiac disease is the major cause of death in women but many are left untreated because many physicians still ignore its prevalence among women. More women die from heart conditions more often than from breast cancer because of smoking, stress, diabetes and obesity.

More women suffer from cardiovascular diseases and strokes than men in Canada. These diseases occur as a response to varying levels of estrogen in women at menopause and can be complicated by high blood pressure, smoking, high lipid levels and diabetes.

Doctors are at odds on the issue of conducting mammography screenings for women in their forties. Research conducted by the Canadian National Breast Screening Study revealed that screening does not reduce mortality rates of women between 40 and 50 years old but makes a difference for women aged 50 to 69.

Canada's top doctors give t heir advice and expert opinions on women's health and diseases. They discuss brea st cancer, hormone replacement therapy, coronary artery disease, lung cancer, ost eoporosis, pregnancy, reproductive systems, rheumatic diseases and strokes.

Urinary incontinence is a normal disorder among young and older women. This is caused by pregnancy, childbirth or the decline of estrogen levels. Women can do Kegel exercises, have physiotherapy or undergo surgery to treat this urinary disorder.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO) is a hormonal disorder that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age which doctors often fail to diagnose. PCO increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes after menopause. Symptoms include irregular periods, obesity, acne and excessive body hair.

A woman describes how her routine Pap smear yielded low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that heightens the risk for cervical cancer.

One out of 25 Canadian women becomes afflicted with some form of reproductive cancer. Treatment for these types of cancer is more difficult since they are usually detected only during the advanced stages. Risk factors and protection regimens for the different cancer types are provided.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) afflicts almost every woman and is attributed to unknown causes. To control PMS, physicians recommend a well-balanced diet, taking in hormone-balancing vitamin, mineral and herbal formulations and taking in a daily dose of evening-primrose.

Urinary incontinence is a gall bladder disorder that usually occurs in women between the ages of 30 and 50. It is caused by a weak urethra which is damaged either by childbirth or aging. To avoid further complications, women who are afflicted with this disorder should seek medical treatment immediately.