In midlife, our bodies are changing again. Cycles shift. Symptoms surprise us. Perimenopause can feel unpredictable, and many women turn to health apps to track patterns, moods, sleep, libido, and bleeding. But here’s the question we don’t ask often enough: Where does that data go? Reproductive health data is some of the most intimate information […]
For many women in perimenopause and menopause, sexually transmitted infections can feel like something firmly in the rearview mirror—part of youth, dating years, or a past chapter of life. But one STI deserves our attention at every age: HPV in menopause is a topic often overlooked, yet human papillomavirus remains a critical health factor for
COVID-19 forced rapid changes in the way many of us work. Companies that previously resisted allowing employees to work from home suddenly had no choice, and healthcare practitioners who’d been reluctant to embrace telemedicine realized that patient safety in a pandemic could depend on it. Though in-person visits will always be preferred for some medical
COVID-19 forced rapid changes in the way many of us work. Companies that previously resisted allowing employees to work from home suddenly had no choice, and healthcare practitioners who’d been reluctant to embrace telemedicine realized that patient safety in a pandemic could depend on it. Though in-person visits will always be preferred for some medical
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 history of recommendations for Pap smears and pelvic examinations involves a lot of advisory groups and reflects both facts and factoids. The prevention of problems associated with human papilloma virus (HPV) and the early recognition of cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers gets lumped into one series of recommendations.
Menopause can feel like an emotional roller coaster for many women. (We’re talking about the rickety, wooden roller coasters that seem to exist only to induce nausea. Does anyone actually enjoy those?)