For most women, the lead up to menopause (that single day when you’ve not had your period for a year) is more like a marathon than a sprint. Perimenopause is a process. It begins with the slow decline of estrogen eight to 10 years before your last period. This happens in the 40s, but some […]
A butterfly-shaped gland positioned around the larynx (aka the voice box), the thyroid gets a lot of attention in midlife. (Feel tired? Maybe it’s your thyroid? Gained weight? Maybe it’s your thyroid. Freezing cold? Probably your thyroid. Sound familiar?) It’s little wonder, though, that we blame it for many of our woes. As part of
It’s said that it takes, on average, 66 days for a behavior to become a habit, and now with about 30 days of sheltering in place under our belts, we’ve had time to settle into new routines. We’re well on our way to forming new habits. After indulging in a few days (or, let’s be
It’s never too late (or too early) for a little spring cleaning. If you’re already pulling a Marie Kondo and ridding your life of items that don’t bring you joy, why not do the same for your skin care routine? The temperature change on its own is a good excuse to declutter — something you
Dr. Dana Shanis is passionate about helping women understand the importance of their sexual health. At her practice, VHealth & Wellness, in Philadelphia, she and her co-founder, nurse practitioner Catherine McGinty, make listening to women’s pelvic pain a priority. That’s the first step in what Dr. Shanis calls “a new approach to intimate care.” A
Menopause symptoms can be rough and relief can be elusive. Doctors often prescribe birth control pills, antidepressants, anti-seizure meds, and high blood pressure meds. But what about natural remedies? Plant-based supplements have around for centuries. Are they safe? Do they work for insidious hot flashes, mood swings, sleeplessness, and more? There’s a lot of controversy around
We asked our customers for their stories about how has Mia Vita intimate skin moisturizer has helped them. Here’s what one of them, a 79-year-old retired librarian with Sjogren’s syndrome, wrote to tell us. ~~~ I think the dryness became really noticeable around 15 or so years ago. I had burning, but I was also
If you’re reading this post, you may also have noticed our new digs. We’ve been hard at work since the beginning of the year redesigning the FemmePharma website not only to make it more beautiful but also make it easier to navigate. Along with a soft, modern look, the new femmepharma.com runs faster and lets
It may be the most taboo and most Googled subject related to menopause. Some women assume it’s inevitable; others will perform enough internet research to warrant a thesis on the subject. We’re talking about vaginal dryness. And one thing is certain: Vaginal dryness is treatable.
It gives pleasure. It gives birth. It’s self-cleaning and can change colors. A vagina is a wondrous thing. It’s apparently also a hard-to-spell thing.
We asked our customers for their stories about how has Mia Vita Gel™ intimate skin moisturizer has helped them. Here’s what one of them wrote to tell us. ~~~ As women, we grow up hearing various potential symptoms the “change of life” can bring on: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, pain during intercourse, etc.
Maybe you hear the words “vaginal moisturizer” and you think “oh, that’s a sex thing,” but it’s actually not. Vaginal moisturizers and personal lubricants are different products created for different purposes, and though the former may help make sex less painful for women experiencing vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy, the two products are not intended