People all over the United States have been asked to stay home while the nation grapples with the coronavirus. At FemmePharma, our hearts are heavy as we start to realize the breadth of the infection and experience its devastating effects. The risks are something to be taken seriously, and there’s never been a better time […]
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that pulling all-nighters is a thing of your past. No offense to all the night owls out there, but nothing beats a reasonable bedtime and a solid eight to 10 hours of sleep.
Very few of us think about our skin beyond the areas that other people see. Unfortunately, that means those areas receive less care. When we are young, it doesn’t seem to matter much, but as we get older, we begin to see signs of wear and tear all over. The vagina is no exception. There
Open, honest communication about the symptoms of menopause can help partners understand each other. We dispel a few myths to get everyone on the same page.
Skin loses about 1% of its thickness each year of your adult life until you reach menopause. After that the loss doubles. And not just in the areas most on public display.
A sudden wash of heat. A flushed face and neck. Red blotches on your chest, back, and arms. Sweat trickling down your torso. It’s a hot flash. Maybe you’ve heard of it? But maybe the facts below are not things you already know about the most common symptom of approaching menopause.
Perimenopause is a period of transition for your body. Many women experience symptoms like irregular or heavy periods, hot flashes, anxiety and depression, brain fog, and more, due to changes in hormones. That’s the bad news. The great news is that yoga can do wonders for easing these symptoms, and you don’t need to join a studio
It’s no secret that menopause can have a dramatic impact on your skin. But what many women don’t realize is that aging skin sees a wide array of changes that goes beyond dryness and sensitivity.
For many women, mood swings come with the territory during menopause. They can show up as anxiety that may feel random, out of place, or unexpected. If you’re experiencing heightened anxiety, you’re not alone. But you can quiet your mind in as little as five minutes a day with meditation.
There are many facts and myths circulating about various drugs — antihistamines, antidepressants, cancer treatments — and vulvar and vaginal dryness, pain, and discomfort. We looked at the research and came up with a way to help women assess the strength of the facts supporting various claims. On the chart above: Where the research is
Does legislation make a difference in drug research when it comes to the women’s healthcare?
The FemmePharma series, Women We Admire, highlights women who inspire us with extraordinary life lessons. In this edition, we spoke with Andi Drucker to discuss how employers should respect and honor women living and working with a breast cancer diagnosis.