Early Detection Saves Lives: Why I Stand Behind Cervical Health Awareness

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness (CCA) Month, a time to educate people about the causes and how to go about preventing cervical cancer, which can be achieved through screening and vaccines. People can participate by starting fundraisers, making donations, or sharing information using the #CervicalHealthMonth hashtag. It is a topic close to my heart, considering […]

A Valentine’s Guide For Sexually Active People Aged 55+

Most people, regardless of their age, feel comfortable talking about health topics like smoking, diet, and exercise, but when it comes to sex, it is rarely discussed among people over 40 years old. Sexual health is a matter of common interest at all ages, and it needs to share the spotlight as people get older. […]

Balanced Hormones, Better Health: Meet the Women’s Hormone Pack

Hormonal balance is fundamental to a woman’s overall health and well-being. Yet, for many, achieving this balance can be difficult. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, which regulate processes that vary in mood, metabolism, energy, and reproductive health. When any of these messengers are disrupted, the effects can ripple right through the body and mind. […]

Hormone Replacement Therapy: From Controversy to Comeback

One of my all-time favorite websites that explores women’s health from a woman’s perspective is Women’sHealth. I look to it for information and guidance on many aspects of my life and have almost always found that they speak about the same issues that affect me in easy-to-understand terms without talking down to their readers. That’s why […]

There’s growing confidence that GLP-1 meds are safe in pregnant women

One of the most frequent cautions that drug companies print on the Product Information leaflet that comes with their product says something like, “This medication has not been tested to be safe in pregnant women and should only be used in consultation with a healthcare provider.” It’s important to understand that this statement is not […]

Is Prolia (denosumab) an Option to Treat Osteoporosis in Early Menopause?

Osteoporosis usually affects older people, but it can also impact younger individuals, like women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who still have regular periods. According to the Office on Women’s Health, “Early menopause occurs when a woman’s periods stop before the age of 45, and premature menopause occurs when her periods stop before the […]

Breaking the Silence: Shattering Taboos Around Menopause and Intimacy

For the last couple of years, I haven’t really been ‘feeling it. ‘ A recent trip to the gynecologist and some bloodwork later, I have the news that I am probably entering perimenopause. While the knowledge that this stage of life was always on the cards at some point, a part of me seems to […]

Demystifying Vagifem: Addressing Common Concerns and Side Effects

Vagifem is a medication prescribed to women for treating menopausal changes in the vagina. It contains estradiol, an estrogen hormone, in a vaginal insert. This treatment is usually used around the time of menopause to alleviate moderate to severe symptoms like vaginal dryness, burning, and itching. However, many women prefer to avoid the use of […]

Inisotol Plus – a new alternative to metformin for women with PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects around ten percent of women of childbearing age. It brings a wide range of symptoms that can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. Until now, most of the therapies that address the symptoms, such as metformin, have relied on their secondary effects because […]

How Inositol Plus Improved My Experience With PCOS

By making informed choices about proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle, women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. Combining these strategies with regular medical care to manage symptoms and reduce the risk of long-term complications will promote overall mental and physical health. This article is based on my learning path […]