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
When women in the perimenopausal, menopausal, or the post-menopausal years speak on the harrowing symptoms that accompany menopause, the least is said about the quasi-popular vaginal atrophy or the fact that it can be reversed. Awareness of symptoms other than vasomotor symptom (hot flashes), or mood changes must be encouraged. Here’s what you need to know.
Talk of vulvas often gets merged with vaginas, and vice versa. Yet women’s vulvas and vaginas perform quite different, though essential, reproductive functions. Why the common misconception? A general lack of understanding of women’s anatomy may contribute to the tendency to use vagina to reference most of a woman’s reproductive system. Vulvas, pubic hair and
It’s that time of the year again when everyone is talking about their New Year’s resolutions. A new year offers a new start – a blank slate. However, we need to remember that we can’t jump straight in with grandiose goals. Though they are important to think about, these goals tend to be too ambitious