Menopause impacts a woman’s whole body. Reproductive changes may attract the most attention, but menopause can affect other bodily systems, too, like your eyes. Menopause and changes to your eyesight often go hand-in-hand, and more awareness can help you take better care of your eyes and recognize symptoms of menopause-related eye conditions early on. Does […]
Facial skincare tends to dominate the health and wellness market. However, we need to think beyond our face when considering the skincare products we use. The skin on our body, face, and intimate areas all vary in sensitivity and often have different needs. For instance, did you know that the skin around your vulva and
For women in the peri- to postmenopausal years, declining estrogen levels create a changing landscape that affects vulvar and vaginal health. The skin of these delicate structures differs from that in other parts of the body and has different requirements for staying healthy. Here we explore the benefits of continued use of intimate skincare products
As women entering perimenopause or menopause, we shouldn’t have to suffer through the process – we should be empowered by it. And that’s exactly what one menopause pioneer is doing. Recently, FemmePharma sat down with founder Denise Pines to discuss how she’s working to empower women through the menopause transition. She also discussed what we
March 1 marks National Dress in Blue Day. On the first Friday of March, those who are afflicted with colon cancer – along with their allies and supporters – wear blue to bring awareness to this disease and promote Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Though highly preventable, colon cancer is often a silent and deadly disease. While
For many years, Black women have faced—and faced down—institutionalized racism, sexism, and poverty to achieve their career goals in science and medicine. What better way to celebrate Black History Month than to honor the stories of pioneering Black women in medical history? Obstructed Progress Medical schools dedicated to educating women and African Americans began to
Among all the changes women expect to encounter throughout the menopause transition, a decline in the quality of one’s sex life can come as a surprise. Hormonal imbalances during menopause tend to decrease sexual arousal, which can understandably cause female sexual arousal disorder. But this does not mean women must sign up for a less-than-satisfactory
Valentine’s Day: A day to celebrate our significant others via grand declarations of love, usually over a scrumptious meal and perhaps a bottle of wine. Taking a day to celebrate the love we share with our partners is great. But what about a day to celebrate the love we have for our friends? In a
Navigating health insurance systems in the U.S. often proves a challenge at the best of times. Yet, despite any prior coverage, your health insurance will change once you turn 65. Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance, requires people over 65 to enroll in one or more of its insurance plans. Going by this, you must know
What is National Wear Red Day Donning a bright red accessory garners attention any day, but every February 2, wearing red takes on a whole new meaning. The American Heart Association (AHA) first designated February 2 as “Wear Red Day” in 2004 to bring more attention and awareness to women’s heart health. Wear Red Day,
Hitting the hay. Catching some zzz’s. Out like a light. Whatever you want to call it, getting a good night’s sleep is essential to our overall health. And with 50-70 million people in the US reported as having a sleep disorder, it’s clear that many of us are not getting enough of it. In this
Abnormal uterine bleeding is an almost universal experience during perimenopause or within the first year after menopause and is responsible for an estimated one-third of visits to the gynecologist during this time in a woman’s life. It can lead to health complications such as anemia, fatigue, and pelvic pain, but it can also be caused