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,
All bodies change and age throughout life. These are unbinding rules that apply to everyone. As women, we go through perimenopause, the transitional time before menopause, to menopause. Unfortunately, this time can seem like your body is a runaway train headed for a chasm. Nonetheless, I have listed 5 key fitness goals for perimenopausal women
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
Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. This usually is a slow process which develops over years starting with precancerous changes in the cervical cells. Causes of cervical cancer? Most cervical cancer is caused by a persistent
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.
Relationships have historically evolved to reflect the changing needs, values and cultural influence of the era. Most recently, after the COVID pandemic hit the globe, we are seeing a rise in humans wanting to have more freedom and agency within their relationships. People want to define connections on their terms, to be given room to
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
The thyroid – a tiny organ with a huge impact on our metabolic health. Thyroid disease is fairly common. It also tends to affect women more than men – 1 in 8 women have a thyroid disorder. In addition, it often shows up during perimenopause and menopause. In this article, we’ll explore what the thyroid
It’s one of the most common symptoms of menopause and fluctuating hormones, yet one that faces significant stigma. Any guesses? You got it, we’re talking about vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness develops in a majority of women who undergo the menopause transition. And, for some women, vaginal dryness can occur as a medication side effect or
Perimenopause and postmenopause can mask symptoms of high blood pressure. However, for women undergoing the menopause transition, the risk for high blood pressure increases. Why does this happen, and what can you do to manage and lower your blood pressure during menopause? Hormonal changes and blood pressure: how menopause impacts women’s heart health People often