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On average, a woman has a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer if she lives to be 80, according to breastcancer.org. Risk increases with age, and because age is a well-established risk factor, many younger women assume they’re off the…
In addition to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is also World Menopause Month. Oddly fitting, really, since — in North America at least — October is the quintessential representation of change.
Yearly mammograms are a necessity for women beginning at age 45, and sometimes sooner for those with risk factors like a family history of breast cancer. Mammography has helped reduce the breast cancer mortality rate by 40 percent since 1990. But if…
Sit down and grab a mirror. We’re going to reintroduce you to your vagina. When you look at yourself in the mirror, the first thing you will notice is your vulva and labia. Let’s understand what the vulva is The vulva includes…
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…
Thanks for all your comments and questions about menopause. We have taken the most common ones about hot flashes, hormone replacement therapy, weight gain, and vaginal dryness and provided short answers based on scientific literature. Please reach out to your…
A strong community can make a world of difference for anyone living with breast cancer. Living Beyond Breast Cancer aims to help make those connections by providing information, community, and support that is reliable and trustworthy for anyone who is…
If you didn’t know the harsh reality of what a hot flash is and what it does, the term can almost sound sexual. Of course, that couldn’t be further from the truth. For the 75 percent of menopausal women who…
Sleeplessness is among the most frustrating parts of menopause. It makes you feel sluggish and less productive, and can lead to consuming too much caffeine and increase hunger. Worse, a lack of sleep can lead to long-term health issues. Sleeplessness…
Aside from a bottle of fine wine, there aren’t many things in life that get better with age — though for some women sex is one of them. You don’t need us to tell you that sex can have myriad benefits…
Persistent joint pain isn’t a minor annoyance — it can seriously slow you down. And joint pain is more frequent and more persistent later in life. Though there are plenty of over-the-counter solutions, NSAIDS — or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs —…
When your vagina isn’t feeling quite right, it’s easy to assume the worst. Googling your symptoms can lead to increased anxiety, and a Google image search may cause you to cringe. But a lot of common vaginal health problems are easily prevented or…