For many women, mood swings come with the territory during menopause. They can show up as anxiety that may feel random, out of place, or unexpected. If you’re experiencing heightened anxiety, you’re not alone. But you can quiet your mind in as little as five minutes a day with meditation.
Though menopause certainly has its way of testing us, it’s also a time of significant personal growth. Here are 10 things that menopausal women are thankful for.
Vaginal dryness is one of the least talked about menopause symptoms. Sleeplessness and hot flashes can be incredibly disruptive, but they are nowhere near as intimate an issue. And yet many women will encounter the uncomfortable condition at some point.
Skin is constantly changing. From the products we use to seasonal changes to, of course, aging, our skin has different needs at different times in our lives. This is especially true for women over 40, who typically begin to notice that skin is more sensitive and dry. It isn’t always easy to anticipate changes — or
There are many facts and myths circulating about various drugs — antihistamines, antidepressants, cancer treatments — and vulvar and vaginal dryness, pain, and discomfort. We looked at the research and came up with a way to help women assess the strength of the facts supporting various claims. On the chart above: Where the research is
Does legislation make a difference in drug research when it comes to the women’s healthcare?
Have you ever fallen asleep with your makeup on, or simply just forgot to wash your face at the end of a long day? It happens! When life gets busy, it’s hard to make time for self-care practices like skin care. But there are ways to make it less of a burden and more like
The FemmePharma series, Women We Admire, highlights women who inspire us with extraordinary life lessons. In this edition, we spoke with Andi Drucker to discuss how employers should respect and honor women living and working with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Historians have traced Halloween’s origins to the ancient Celtic festival, Samhain, during which people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts, fairies, spirits, and other monsters.
The FemmePharma series, Women We Admire, highlights women who inspire us with extraordinary life lessons. In this edition, we chat with Dana Donofree, founder of lingerie brand AnaOno.
We all know the dangers of googling ourselves down a rabbit hole of disease symptoms and the anxiety it can bring.
Squashed between the bladder and the bowel, sometimes the uterus has a hard time finding a comfortable home. We often recognize this discomfort just before our periods when our uteruses are heaviest.