Perimenopause is a transitional phase that marks the beginning of changes leading to menopause. This crucial period can bring about a variety of physical and emotional symptoms, most of which are misunderstood or misclassified as menopause symptoms. While the term “menopause” is frequently used to describe age-related hormonal changes, it’s essential to recognize that the… Continue reading Perimenopause Rage 101: When Losing Your Cool Affects Your Everyday Life
Tag: women’s health
How to Reduce Stress with Gratitude
In our fast-paced, high-pressure world, stress often seems like an unwelcome companion. Cortisol, a hormone released during times of stress, can create a cascade of negative effects on our bodies, including disrupted sleep, weight gain, heightened blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. Fortunately, recent studies have shown that gratitude can play a crucial role… Continue reading How to Reduce Stress with Gratitude
7 Signs of Menopause & How to Manage Them
Menopause is confirmed after 12 months with a menstrual period, but many don’t realize the transition starts long before. This phases, called perimenopause, can bring about a wide variety of symptoms that many associate with menopause itself. What Are the Signs of Menopause? The signs of menopause can begin years before periods completely stop.… Continue reading 7 Signs of Menopause & How to Manage Them
Understanding the Difference Between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative experiences, filled with joy and love. However, it can also bring about a range of complex emotions. Many new mothers experience feelings of sadness or anxiety after childbirth, which are often referred to as “the baby blues.” While these feelings are common, they are not to… Continue reading Understanding the Difference Between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression
Age-by-age guide to navigating reproductive health with lupus
Lupus can affect your reproductive health in a variety of ways throughout your life and can raise the risks of complications during pregnancy. Thanks to medical advances, the chances of having a safe pregnancy have improved — the key is careful planning. Check out this timeline of gynecological and reproductive health considerations when you have… Continue reading Age-by-age guide to navigating reproductive health with lupus
Is there a medical gender gap? The not-so-brief history of sexism in medicine
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, take a look at the gender gap in health care and how the centuries-old notion of “hysteria” may still taint women’s experiences today. History of “hysteria” Turns out, there’s nearly 4,000 years worth of evidence that people believed women’s illnesses stemmed from the uterus or sexual issues. An Egyptian… Continue reading Is there a medical gender gap? The not-so-brief history of sexism in medicine
What do you know about cervical cancer?
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, but it’s not just a month to learn more about cervical cancer, it’s about learning how to prevent it. Since the 1950s, there’s been in increased effort to raise awareness for prevention screening, and from 1955 to 1992, the cervical cancer incidence and death rates declined by 60 percent.1… Continue reading What do you know about cervical cancer?
Early – regularly – recommended: all for Cervical Health Awareness Month
If you follow our blog, you’ve probably noticed that we post a bunch about awareness months, weeks and days. It’s part of our mission to bring a bit more attention to what’s going on out there and how you can get involved. This will be our first awareness post for 2014, and it’s for National… Continue reading Early – regularly – recommended: all for Cervical Health Awareness Month
Strengthen Your Knowledge During National Osteoporosis Month
Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis – which means “porous bones” – 80% of them are women. That’s why we wanted to shine a spotlight on this condition during National Women’s Health Week. Approximately one in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Even more alarming… Continue reading Strengthen Your Knowledge During National Osteoporosis Month
Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time”
Ladies, we know your lives get busy. So why not pull out your calendar or smartphone right now and see if you’re due for a visit to your health care providers? You’ll be doing your part for National Women’s Checkup Day (observed today, Monday, May 14th), an annual event that’s part of National Women’s Health… Continue reading Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time”