Hair Loss in Women: Causes, Life Stages, and Ways to Cope
Hair loss is widely regarded as a phenomenon that mainly affects men as they age, but there’s no real difference across genders, other than the outward appearance. Receding hairlines and bald scalps are fully visible signs of hair loss in men, but in women it’s more subtle, when hair volume is lost, and the visible […]
Menopause, Estrogen, and Vaginal Health Explained
For months, I could tell that my sister-in-law Laura was hiding something but she was reluctant to open up. Finally I asked her to let me try and help. She couldn’t quite explain why something felt different – she was sleeping with the window open for sudden waves of heat. She kept lip balm and […]
What Causes Irregular Periods (and What They Can Mean)
Growing up in a family where I was the only girl, amongst a brood of older and younger brothers, I felt quite lost as I moved into puberty and on through my teenage years, because I was experiencing a problem that wasn’t shareable around the dinner table. Chatting behind closed doors with my Mom didn’t […]
Everyday Habits That Support Heart Health
Since 1964, the American Heart Association (AHA) has promoted American Heart Month every February, with the aim of raising awareness about heart disease in the general community. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. The focus is on education about heart health, and the promotion of […]
What’s Included in the Genitourinary System?
A little knowledge goes a long way in helping a person feel more at ease with their own body. When the genitourinary system is understood as a set of hardworking, everyday organs rather than a source of discomfort, it becomes much easier to appreciate its role. This kind of comfort makes future conversations, whether with […]
Why Menopausal Hair Thinning Happens, and What Can Be Done
Some women are surprised to see thinning hair become more noticeable during and after menopause, but it’s much more common than many people think, and it isn’t just vanity.. While thinning hair is much more common in men as they age, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s part of a bigger story about hormonal […]
Myths about Low Dose Testosterone Therapy in Females
The buzz around testosterone therapy for women It’s grown to be a burning question. “Should doctors prescribe testosterone to perimenopausal and menopausal women?” This article examines the potential uses, benefits, and risks of low dose testosterone therapy for females. Many women lose interest in sex after menopause, and it can feel confusing or even worrying […]
Low Libido After Menopause: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What Can Be Done
Low libido after menopause is one of the most common yet least discussed symptoms women experience during this life stage. The medical term for a person’s interest in sexual activity is “libido.” While it can’t be measured like blood pressure or glucose, libido is deeply connected to physical and emotional health. Changes in libido can influence […]
Why Everyone’s Talking About Testosterone for Women
There’s growing interest in the importance of testosterone in female health. Both healthcare providers and clinical researchers are focusing on the subject of testosterone replacement therapy. It was overlooked for many years, because the main area of interest was on male testosterone. The change has been quiet, but now when people hear the word testosterone, […]
Understanding the connection between hormones and vaginal health
The transition into menopause brings a cascade of physical and emotional changes. Among the most common, and least openly discussed, are changes in vaginal health, such as vaginal dryness, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. These changes are closely tied to the body’s shifting hormone levels, particularly the decline of estrogen and progesterone. Recognizing how these […]
