May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental health and the impact it has on our overall well-being. Throughout this month, we work to raise awareness, break down stigma, and encourage people to seek support for mental health challenges. In this article, we’ll explore the long-term consequences of […]
Each May, we celebrate National Women’s Health Awareness Month by empowering and educating women about the complexity of their bodies. Women’s bodies go through unique, distinct phases, from menarche to menopause. Yet few women fully understand each phase and related health conditions, and how they can impact their health and wellbeing. Take, for instance, type
When we think of wellness, we often think of diet and exercise as the two main components. But the truth is that wellness includes so much more! Recently, FemmePharma sat down with Dr. Oluwatoyin Fadeyibi to discuss what’s known as the 8 dimensions of wellness. The discussion also entails how we can make them a part
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