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The article discusses the causes of genitourinary disorders (GD) and also highlights several treatment options for GD. Topics discusses include use of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved dimethyl sulfoxide in the treatment of interstitial cystitis, effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of bedwetting, and the role of probiotics in maintaining a healthy intestine and helping in digestion.

The article provides information and commentaries on several medical studies. It notes the exposition of various chemotherapeutic drugs such as doxorubicin, cisplatin and vincristine in the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma cells. It states the complications brought by low potassium levels onto the women with rheumatoid arthritis. It also tells the improvement in the cognitive function of children through the intake of multivitamins.

The article offers medical news briefs in the U.S. It is stated that the consumption of whole-grain foods may protect against mortality from inflammation that is not associated with coronary heart disease or cancer in menopausal women. Meanwhile, genistein was proven to increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Moreover, patients with depression and agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease can now be treated with omega-3 fatty-acid supplements.

The article presents a study on black cohosh, a member of the buttercup family, as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women. It investigates the effectivity of black cohosh in treating the perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms in women. It also highlights the use of black cohosh and its side effects in treating breast cancer and other health concerns about women's health.

Presents studies on women's health in the U.S. Reduction in the risk of invasive breast cancer by caloric restriction; Effect of red clover isoflavones on breast cancer density on menopausal women; comparative multi-center study of the efficacy of propolis, acyclovir and placebo in the treatment of genital herpes.