Category Archive for Women’s Health
It’s Hot in Here! A Look at the Causes of Hot Flashes
September 2, 2022 2:51 pm
If you are a middle-aged woman, you may expect occasional blasts of intense internal heat—otherwise known as hot flashes—which are considered a common part of going through menopause.... View Article
A Lump in the Breast That Isn’t Cancer
August 23, 2022 11:33 am
It’s entirely normal to feel concerned when you feel a lump in your breast. But while some breast lumps are signs of cancer,... View Article
Why Anemia in Women Is More Common
August 2, 2022 8:49 am
Amenia in women is more common than it is in men, both in the U.S. and globally. If you’ve experienced the fatigue,... View Article
Time to Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins?
July 14, 2022 2:18 pm
Prenatal vitamins are vitamins designed to be taken during pregnancy, but they can also be beneficial for women trying to conceive.... View Article
Would You Recognize the Signs of Ovarian Cysts?
July 7, 2022 11:54 am
Ovarian cysts are fairly common, with many women experiencing them at some point in life. But just because they’re common doesn’t mean they’re well-understood or familiar.... View Article
What Can I Do About Menopause Weight Gain?
June 14, 2022 3:02 pm
Women going through perimenopause and entering menopause experience a number of health-related changes. One common complaint? Menopause weight gain. Weight gain after menopause is common for a number of reasons,... View Article
Menopause and Hormone Replacement
May 3, 2022 2:01 pm
What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy? You’re experiencing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, irritability and vaginal dryness. These telltale symptoms alert you that your estrogen levels are dropping,... View Article
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
March 22, 2022 1:04 pm
Pelvic organ prolapse happens when a woman’s pelvic organs—vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum—weaken or loosen and drop from their normal location.... View Article
3 Common Pregnancy Pains
March 17, 2022 3:41 pm
Pregnancy pains can be a normal part of the process your body goes through while growing your baby. Severe pain accompanied by fever or bleeding can be a cause for concern,... View Article
Bone Density Test
March 10, 2022 1:45 pm
What Is a Bone Density Test? Bone density tests are painless, low-dose X-rays that determine the strength of your bones by measuring calcium and other minerals.... View Article