May is Mental Health Month, and mental health challenges and cognitive decline are real concerns for many people; the number of people with mental health disorders is rising. According to Pujari (2024), by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that mental health disorders will be the leading cause of disability worldwide. While therapy and […]
When we talk about advocacy at FemmePharma, we always circle back to the same concept. What can we do to make things a little bit easier for someone else? When we think about our community—a worldwide community of women, spanning experiences, histories, and geographies—we hold space for our sisters who are part of underserved, and
A Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse with clinical expertise who helps patients and their families deal with the demands of the complicated healthcare system. They serve as an advocate for the patient, as well as the liaison between the patient and providers. They are often called the “anchor” of a patient’s medical team. Responsibilities
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
Activism to us means speaking up for vulnerable populations, calling attention to vulnerable moments, and joining the discourse around what social supports provide safety to each other. As a pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company providing quality products to aid women’s bodily health and comfort, we know the importance of clinical research. We rely on data
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
As women enter perimenopause and menopause, they face unique physical challenges that can make generic fitness plans ineffective. A one-size-fits-all approach no longer works, and personalized fitness programs are essential for meeting the changing needs of midlife women. However, what makes a fitness plan genuinely personalized, and how can you choose the right one for
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