Yes, Midlife Eating Disorders Are Real
Many people think eating disorders are only a problem for teenagers or young adults. They believe conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other similar behaviors happen to younger women dealing with body changes and hormones. However, while most eating problems start before the age of 25, they can also develop or come back […]
Cystitis and Bladder Pain Let’s Talk About It
Over the years, we have learned that many people suffer in silence when it comes to bladder problems, especially something as common as mild cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), and only seek professional help when the symptoms become more serious. It’s a condition that may be shrugged off as a minor nuisance, but for those […]
Scientific Progress into How Older Women Lose Interest in Sex
There have been volumes written about the widely experienced phenomenon, which often appears when women pass out of childbearing age into menopause, and seem to lose any interest in sex with their partners. It is almost as if there is a switch in the brain, which cuts off desire simply because it can’t lead to […]
A Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy
Having reached the age of perimenopause, I have newfound empathy for my mother. I remember how I used to giggle and poke fun at her when she would lie on the cold bathroom floor trying to cool herself from a hot flash. As a self-centered teenage girl, I honestly thought she was being overly dramatic. […]
Folate Deficiency and How to Fix It
Folate is a form of B9 vitamin that helps the body grow and develop properly. While everyone needs folate, it is especially important for pregnant women. Folate deficiency during pregnancy can cause problems with the development of a baby’s brain and spinal cord, known as neural tube defects. Folic acid is the man-made version of […]
Closing the Gender Health Gap
Amid all the headlines surrounding the presidential transition, one important issue risks being overlooked—the gender-based health gap. This initiative, launched by the previous administration, aimed to address longstanding gender bias in medical research and treatment, a reality close to the hearts of more than half the population, including me. I hope this effort doesn’t fade […]
Why Endometriosis Awareness Matters
“Period pain is normal” is a term women with endometriosis hear too often. And while that may be true to some extent, extreme pelvic pain alongside menstrual periods is not normal and may indicate that endometriosis could be an underlying condition. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about this condition that impacts […]
A Guide to Vaginal Health
Vaginal health isn’t something we talk about freely, yet it plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Whether you’re recovering from an infection that disturbed your vaginal balance, dealing with dryness, or simply looking for a way to support your body’s natural defenses, Gynoflor offers a scientifically-backed solution that works in harmony with your […]
Understanding Uterine Fibroids & Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids and endometriosis are two common reproductive health issues that can affect anyone with a uterus. Symptoms of uterine fibroids are often similar to those of endometriosis, and because of this, endometriosis is sometimes mistaken for uterine fibroids. Studies suggest a link between the two conditions, as they can occur together, and both can […]
Does Menopause Change Who I Am?
There was a popular Australian TV series “Puberty Blues,” which aired in the previous decade. It was based on an acclaimed book of the same name and focused on the lives in transition of two teenage girls in Sydney going through puberty. But let’s have a quick show of hands: Have you ever contemplated the […]
