The perimenopausal years can be a chaotic and unpredictable journey. Along with waning estrogen production, egg quality declines, and menstrual cycles become erratic. Though women 40 and over are 50% less fertile, and long periods between periods can make you forget all about the potential for pregnancy, the possibility remains, and when it happens, it […]
Days and weeks after a breast cancer diagnosis can feel as if the world comes to a halt while everyone else keeps moving. Your mind may feel numb, waiting for the news to absorb or racing with questions about next steps and how a diagnosis may impact your routine. How you live after a breast
A bruised cervix is not common, but they do occur. We are going to break down what cervical bruising is, how it happens, and what you can do about it. What is a bruised cervix? Let’s begin by saying this, no you cannot bruise your cervix. When you get a bruise, blood from damaged capillaries rises to
Among the roller coaster ride of symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, one of the most unsettling and anxiety-provoking for many women is brain fog. Those frequent episodes of forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue are shared by up to 70% of women and can make you feel as if your brain has turned
Whether they’re being talked down to, assumed to be technologically illiterate, or other demeaning assumptions, older adults in general face more discrimination as they age than their younger counterparts. On top of these ageist burdens, older women experience additional challenges that older men (typically) don’t. In this article, we’ll explore some of these challenges and
If you suffer from chronic pain or know someone who does, you may be familiar with using PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, to help manage your symptoms. And if you’ve found success using CBD or THC but are looking for a similar but natural, scientifically-backed alternative, PEA may be for you! What is PEA (palmitoylethanolamide)? Palmitoylethanolamideis are
As a society, we’ve come a long way in our stance on tattoos and piercings. 50 years ago, inking your body or having multiple piercings was seen as something done only by criminals or motorcycle gangs. 20 years ago, body art grew in popularity but still wasn’t okay to display in the workplace. Today, it’s
Did you know it can take a woman about ten years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis? It’s a statistic often used to emphasize the gap in treatment for and lack of available research about endometriosis, but the number represents the tip of the iceberg. Below it lies overlooked women’s health concerns (often about menstrual cycle-related
Smooth, decadent chocolate; crunchy, salty chips; or gooey, cheesy, well, anything. On a stressful or down day, it’s common to reach for certain foods to help brighten your mood. But scientists are learning that the relationship between food, mood, and brain function, known as the gut–brain connection, goes both ways. Your gut “speaks” to your
Experiencing vertigo, whether for the first, second, or third time, can disrupt your day and raise a host of questions. Questions you may have spent time typing into search, asking friends if they’ve encountered similar sensations, or wondering whether there’s something else at play. Vertigo becomes more common during and post-menopause and disproportionately impacts women
Menopause is not a bad word. In fact, it’s a word we should be screaming from the rooftops. Menopause is a time that we should be celebrating! For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women who are changing how we see menopause. 1. Emma Thompson In 2014 while accepting the best actress award for
For women with thyroid imbalance, the struggle is real. And it can also be really difficult to pin down. Here we provide a menopausal woman’s user’s guide to achieving and maintaining healthy thyroid function. A delicate balance The relationship between thyroid function and reproductive function is intricate, though not always obvious. Thyroid hormones regulate reproductive