When life transitions like perimenopause and menopause arrive, they can bring a flood of changes—both physical and emotional. Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, and shifts in identity often show up all at once. For many women, these changes can spark feelings of stress, sadness, or even anxiety. The good news? Support is more accessible […]
As women enter their 40s, a new chapter of health begins. The decade brings unique considerations, from changing hormones to life priorities. To help us navigate, we sat down with Dr. Katherine Sherif, a women’s health expert and professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. In our Q&A, Dr. Sherif offers insight on turning 40
Menopause is often talked about in terms of hot flashes, sleep struggles, or irregular periods—but what about the emotional changes that can come with it? For many women, perimenopause and menopause bring profound shifts not just in the body, but in the mind. It’s not uncommon to feel unlike yourself, to struggle with mood swings,
Womanhood is marked by change, from our youth to the wisdom maturity (hopefully!) brings us. For many, maintaining a fulfilling sex life is a crucial part of overall well-being. Yet, a common challenge is painful sex, medically known as dyspareunia. While frequently associated with menopause, it can arise at various points in a woman’s life,
If your health insurance coverage includes participation in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Savings Account (FSA), lucky you! When you enroll in either account—you can’t be in both—you’ll receive several automatic benefits: What is a qualified medical expense? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determines which medical expenses can be paid with an HSA
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere in modern diets, from packaged snacks to ready meals. While convenient, these foods often contain artificial additives, preservatives, and refined ingredients that can negatively impact health, weight, metabolism, and hormonal balance. While this applies to everyone, it is especially important as women age, as hormonal changes can make the body
When we hear the word “dating,” most of us immediately think of romance, candlelit dinners, and butterflies in our stomachs (or, if you’re like some of us, the renewed sense of anxiety that dating in midlife entails!). But romantic dating doesn’t have to be our only option for deep connection. What if we reimagined dating
Welcome to Part II of our two-part series looking at DEI and its intersection to women and women’s healthcare. In this post, we focus on the current landscape in women’s healthcare. It also focused on how we can take care of ourselves, and each other, the best we can. In Part I, we discuss a short
GLP-1 medications have gained popularity as effective treatments for weight management. Because these medications impact digestion and appetite, food choices are crucial for success. Understanding what to eat and what to avoid while taking GLP-1 medication can help enhance benefits and minimize side effects. Understanding GLP-1 Medications and Their Impact on Digestion Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
This blog is the first of a two-part series where we explore what DEI is and how it affects women, and specifically women’s healthcare. As always, we want to equip our readers with knowledge about how to navigate caring for our bodies today, tomorrow, and always. At FemmePharma, we focus on studying the woman’s life
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.” – Heather French Henry Have you considered volunteering for a group, cause, or project? Maybe there’s an upcoming local event that requires help with anything from fundraising to scheduling speakers to cleaning up after everyone
Today, let’s talk about a topic that should be near and dear to you – your heart. Specifically, heart disease. Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined? Or that one in three women who have heart disease will experience sudden death