Our bodies undergo considerable changes during pregnancy. As our hormones rise and fall, however, it can be a challenge to identify what’s a normal experience and what might warrant a call to your OB-GYN. Vaginal dryness is one such uncomfortable experience that can develop during pregnancy and postpartum. Why does it happen and what are […]
Sex toys are an empowering tool to help us discover and understand our bodies. You might be pleasantly surprised to know that they are common among women and men! Over 80% of women own a sex toy, and over 70% of men own one.1 Sex toys are designed for pleasure, but they also provide an
When it comes to menopause symptoms, hot flashes tend to get the most attention, but what about the often crushing fatigue that can accompany menopause? Close to 70% of women battle fatigue as one of their primary symptoms during the menopausal transition, yet only a quarter of these women seek help from a doctor or
Night sweats are always uncomfortable, often unpredictable, and an invariably frustrating symptom of menopause that 50 to 75% of women suffer with. Currently, medical science doesn’t know the precise cause of these vexing vasomotor episodes. However, new theories connecting night sweats (and hot flushes) with certain chronic health conditions may hold clues as to why
Feeling soreness in your breasts every now and then isn’t cause for concern. Most women experience breast soreness, or pain, from time to time. But the association between a sore breast and breast cancer, or other more serious conditions, can bring up feelings of fear and worry. This is why it’s essential to know what
Vaginal discharge is something every woman experiences over the course of her life. But depending on our age, where we’re at in our menstrual cycle, and whether we’re pre or post-menopausal, the vaginal discharge we produce can change. Sometimes these changes go beyond the bounds of what’s considered normal discharge and can be cause for
Many women who struggle conceiving take a “wait and see” approach, turning to lab testing for common fertility problems – such as PCOS or low sperm count. From there, they may be encouraged to begin IVF treatments. But what if there was a better way – an option where women not only get to complete
Between your pelvic organs and gravity lies a thin layer of muscles and ligaments called the pelvic floor. During physical exercise, coughing or sneezing, or pregnancy these muscles contract to stabilize your core and keep your pelvic organs in place against downward pressure. And, they relax in coordination with the contraction of the bowel or
Ovarian cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose in women. With symptoms that can mimic other conditions and a general lack of public awareness, many potential diagnoses often fall under the radar. National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, since its inception in September 2000, aims to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and educate
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “menopause symptoms?” If you’re like most of us, you immediately think of hot flashes (and perhaps vaginal dryness). But what some women don’t realize is that there are actually 34 reported symptoms of menopause! And most of these don’t get talked about nearly enough. FemmePharma sat
If you’re looking for a safe natural sleep aid, chances are you’ve heard about melatonin. But, what’s behind this popular sleep aid and could it work for you? Here, we provide some important information that can help you decide. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain from the neurotransmitter serotonin and regulates the body’s
The vagina can lose elasticity or become excessively narrow due to a number of conditions. When this happens, sex can become painful and urinary function can be impaired. Loss of vaginal elasticity also presents challenges for a woman and her health care provider during a routine pelvic exam or when there is a need for