Strategies & Solutions for Sexual Dysfunction in Women

I have shared the reluctance of many women, especially as I grew older and encountered perimenopausal changes, to talk frankly with my family doctor about problems in my sex life. I’m going to admit that this is a two-way street. Unfortunately, this reluctance was often reinforced by what I perceived to be a lack of […]

Empowered by Understanding: Navigating Hirsutism

The image is burned into my memory: Nana perched in her floral armchair, compact mirror clutched in one hand, tweezers poised like a tiny silver weapon in the other. With laser focus, she’d attack the stray dark hairs sprouting on her chin, muttering under her breath about “these stubborn things.” It felt like a ritual, […]

Men’s Health: Addressing the “M Word” (Manopause)

I have been looking forward to the latest installment in the series of articles published in the Jerusalem Post by their contributor, Andrea Samuels. Her series titled “Menopause Diaries” deals with her experience transitioning into menopause. With her permission, we republished the first article in the series at the end of February 2024, along with […]

One mother’s experience of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder

When “fear of the unknown” is mentioned as a main trigger for postpartum depression and perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), it’s not meant to conjure up images of ghouls or extraterrestrial invaders. Rather, “fear of the unknown” is used in the context of what many women feel at the start of their pregnancy and […]

Fielding questions relating to menopause

One of the subjects that draws frequent questions from our customers and that land on my desk as the senior pharmacist here at IsraelPharm is how best to manage the onset of menopause and how to live with it forever more. It’s understandable that lots of questions relating to menopause crop up because, after all, […]

Beyond hot flashes: Creating a supportive workplace for all women

I’ve lived long enough to be a first-hand witness to the unfair portrayal of women in society, which was sadly accepted as the norm until recently. The shared beliefs held ‘way back when’ often marginalized women, placing ultimate value on their reproductive abilities. Aging was primarily discussed in the terminology of myths and legends across cultures, […]

Menopause unveiled. Navigating change with confidence

The term “menopause” is used to mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and the primary signs are the cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea). Menopause isn’t a disease or disorder but the outcome of natural biological processes accompanying aging. Typically, menopause can occur anywhere between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can vary, […]

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month

Each September, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) declares a World Sexual Health Awareness Day to raise awareness about the importance of sexual health, rights, justice, and pleasure for all. The 2023 theme for World Sexual Health Day is consent. Society has come a long way in recognizing the fundamental importance of sexual health, […]

Vaginal health and sexual fulfillment

The transition for most women into menopause is characterized by a complex interplay of hormonal changes, most notably involving estrogen and progesterone. Understanding these transitions is vital because of their profound impact on a woman’s vaginal health, sex life, and overall health and well-being. Sexual well-being following the transition into menopause may seem out of […]

Treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) with Premarin Vaginal Cream

Body changes that start with menopause can significantly impact the quality of a woman’s life, affecting her physical and emotional well-being. Recently, doctors have started using the term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), replacing vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis. The term better describes the symptoms of vaginal discomfort, such as vaginal dryness, itching, burning, pain […]