Addressing Bowel Problems During Menopause
A myriad of symptoms accompany the menopause transition, yet some are more comfortable to discuss than others. We tend to be most familiar with side effects like hot flashes and…
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From Menstruation to Menopause: The Lifecycle of Our Hormones
One look at a graph depicting women’s hormones during menstruation and perimenopause confirms we do ride a hormonal roller coaster. From puberty to menopause, women experience fluctuating hormones every month…
Vaginal Pain: Causes And Treatments
Burning. Itching. Throbbing. Whether it’s mild or intense, vaginal pain is something that most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. In this article, we’ll dive into…
How to Improve Your Vaginal Health With Probiotics
Probiotics, foods, or dietary supplements that contain good, live bacteria, can help you maintain a healthy gut and vagina. Yet, as more women’s health products with varying claims enter the…
Menopause and Anxiety: What’s The Connection?
Sweaty palms. Racing thoughts. Incessant worrying. These are just a few of the symptoms that some of us may experience during perimenopause and menopause – even those of us who…
Top Cancers Women Should Be Aware Of
Nearly 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. The good news? Cancer-related deaths are declining. Following are some of the most prevalent cancers among women and…
10 Ways to Spice up Your Sex Life From a Sex Therapist
A healthy sex life is an important part to any romantic relationship and throughout our lives, we have been given a lot of messages about how our sex life should…
Effective Non-Hormonal Treatments for Menopause
Healthcare professionals often present hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as the gold standard to minimize perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms—and for good reason. Decades of research and testimony affirm its efficacy in…
Why You Should Avoid Vaginal Cleansers – Even Those That Claim To Balance Your pH
If there’s one body part that women are overly concerned about keeping clean, it’s our vaginas. This is because we’ve been taught that our vaginas are stinky, dirty, and gross…
Racial Disparities in Menopause Care
It’s an insidious fact of life that even in a democratic society like ours, disparities continue to exist. And the U.S. healthcare system is not immune by any stretch. Where…
How Do I Know if I Have a UTI or a Kidney Infection?
Up to 60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once in their lives, and the risk increases with age. Among women over 65, 10% develop…
Menopause Food Cravings: How to Control the Cravings
Food cravings during menopause are just as frustrating as those PMS cravings we thought we finally moved on from. It sometimes feels like a never-ending battle. So, what can be…