What Is a Bruised Cervix?
A bruised cervix is not common, but they do occur. We are going to break down what cervical bruising is, how it happens, and what you can do about it. What is a bruised cervix? Let’s begin by saying this,…
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How to Help Brain Fog
Among the roller coaster ride of symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, one of the most unsettling and anxiety-provoking for many women is brain fog. Those frequent episodes of forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue are shared by up…
Ageism and Society: Men vs. Women
Whether they’re being talked down to, assumed to be technologically illiterate, or other demeaning assumptions, older adults in general face more discrimination as they age than their younger counterparts. On top of these ageist burdens, older women experience additional challenges…
What is PEA? A Natural Way to Support Your Endocannabinoid System
If you suffer from chronic pain or know someone who does, you may be familiar with using PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, to help manage your symptoms. And if you’ve found success using CBD or THC but are looking for a similar…
Tattoos and Self-Expression Later in Life
As a society, we’ve come a long way in our stance on tattoos and piercings. 50 years ago, inking your body or having multiple piercings was seen as something done only by criminals or motorcycle gangs. 20 years ago, body…
Endometriosis after Menopause: Here’s What You Need to Know
Did you know it can take a woman about ten years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis? It’s a statistic often used to emphasize the gap in treatment for and lack of available research about endometriosis, but the number represents the…
Food, Mood, and Your Gut
Smooth, decadent chocolate; crunchy, salty chips; or gooey, cheesy, well, anything. On a stressful or down day, it’s common to reach for certain foods to help brighten your mood. But scientists are learning that the relationship between food, mood, and…
Vertigo and Menopause: What’s the Connection?
Experiencing vertigo, whether for the first, second, or third time, can disrupt your day and raise a host of questions. Questions you may have spent time typing into search, asking friends if they’ve encountered similar sensations, or wondering whether there’s…
10 Celebrities Who Are Speaking for Menopause
Menopause is not a bad word. In fact, it’s a word we should be screaming from the rooftops. Menopause is a time that we should be celebrating! For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women who are changing how…
Let’s Talk About The Thyroid
For women with thyroid imbalance, the struggle is real. And it can also be really difficult to pin down. Here we provide a menopausal woman’s user’s guide to achieving and maintaining healthy thyroid function. A delicate balance The relationship between…
How to Keep the Spark Alive: Q&A with Relationship Sexpert Dr. Juliana Hauser
It happens to even the most passionate relationships. Over time – after children, changes, and several of life’s inevitable curveballs, relationships lose their spark. Recently, FemmePharma sat down with Dr. Juliana Hauser – relationship and sex therapist, coach, and educator…
Menopause in the Workplace
Conversations about menopause are emerging in a critical space: the workplace. Menopause may be a time of great transition (the last one, at that), but for many women, it can also be a time of liberation. Before, during, and after…