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#perimenopause
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Katriona O'Sullivan: There's a dark side to menopause and joking about symptoms might be doing more harm than good

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Wearables

I saw this perimenopause tracker at CES - and it made me excited about the future of women's health

Health
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

The Most Common Age Perimenopause Starts, & What You Can Do To Prepare

Perimenopause symptoms can start in the 40s, often mistaken for pregnancy, leading to confusion and lack of awareness among women.
Wearables
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: There's a dark side to menopause and joking about symptoms might be doing more harm than good

A 48-year-old woman publicly shared her perimenopause struggles on Instagram, breaking social conditioning that discourages women from discussing bodily experiences and hormonal changes.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Wearables

I saw this perimenopause tracker at CES - and it made me excited about the future of women's health

#pregnancy
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

Pregnancy involves uncertainty, with many couples facing challenges in conception and complications, but preparation during 'trimester zero' can improve outcomes.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

Pregnancy involves uncertainty, with many couples facing challenges in conception and complications, but preparation during 'trimester zero' can improve outcomes.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

#menopause
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

You know a woman has lost her joy in life when she describes her days accurately and without feeling - when the words are all correct and the tone is completely flat and the account of her own life sounds like something being reported rather than lived, and she doesn't notice the flatness because she has been inside it long enough that it just sounds like how things are - Silicon Canals

Emotional flatness can creep in, making life feel like a series of tasks rather than meaningful experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Finally, the clitoris is getting the attention it deserves

Ju Young Lee, one of the researchers behind the scan, has said she's amazed it has taken so long for a project like this to materialise. The clitoris has long been understudied and misunderstood.
Medicine
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

What happens when a trans person decides to stop hormone therapy?

Eder Iturralde stopped testosterone after four years, questioning the necessity of hormone treatment while embracing his identity.
#infertility
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Relationships

Conversations about infertility are hard, but essential | Letters

Infertility conversations lack a shared vocabulary, making support difficult; genuine communication involves acknowledging discomfort and expressing a desire to understand.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, others are unable to find them | Nuala McGovern

Infertility is a challenging topic that many struggle to discuss, leading to discomfort and inappropriate language.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Conversations about infertility are hard, but essential | Letters

Infertility conversations lack a shared vocabulary, making support difficult; genuine communication involves acknowledging discomfort and expressing a desire to understand.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, others are unable to find them | Nuala McGovern

Infertility is a challenging topic that many struggle to discuss, leading to discomfort and inappropriate language.
Mental health
fromBustle
3 days ago

How These Women Are Changing The Conversation Around Narcolepsy Type 1

Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is a neurological disorder affecting sleep regulation, often misdiagnosed, especially in women.
Health
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Birth Control Is Holding My Sex Life Back. I Want to Be Unleashed!

Choosing the right birth control depends on individual circumstances and medical history, with a focus on personal preferences and libido effects.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Vaginal estrogen as a face filler? I think not': Experts critique the new skincare trend

Vaginal estrogen cream is being used off-label for facial skin benefits, but safety and efficacy are not proven.
#motherhood
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Why I Am Teaching My Young Sons That This 'Private' Bathroom Topic Is 'No Big Deal'

Motherhood often erases personal privacy, making even bathroom moments subject to constant caregiving and acceptance of uninterrupted neediness.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Why I Am Teaching My Young Sons That This 'Private' Bathroom Topic Is 'No Big Deal'

#endometriosis
Medicine
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Persistent pain and delayed diagnosis of endometriosis significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'

Many women face long delays in endometriosis diagnosis, leading to severe health complications and pain.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny'

Women with endometriosis face significant NHS delays and dismissal, experiencing debilitating symptoms that severely impact quality of life while receiving inadequate medical support and pain management.
Medicine
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Persistent pain and delayed diagnosis of endometriosis significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'

Many women face long delays in endometriosis diagnosis, leading to severe health complications and pain.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny'

Women with endometriosis face significant NHS delays and dismissal, experiencing debilitating symptoms that severely impact quality of life while receiving inadequate medical support and pain management.
#vitamin-d
Health
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

This Common Vitamin Deficiency Can Feel A Lot Like Mom Burnout

Vitamin D deficiency can significantly impact women's mental and physical well-being, especially in postpartum and perimenopausal stages.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Why the 'mad scramble' to fill hormone therapy prescriptions for menopause

Removal of FDA black-box warning on hormone therapy has increased demand, causing widespread pharmacy shortages of transdermal estrogen patches for menopausal symptom management.
Social media marketing
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

17 "Normal" Things Women Quit Doing After They Realized They Were Exhausting

Constant social media posting driven by appearance management creates mental exhaustion that diminishes when motivation shifts from impression management to authentic sharing.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

This 1 Condition Is Impacting More Women In Their Early 30s And 40s, Here's What You Need To Know

American women rank sixth globally in perimenopause literacy, revealing significant knowledge and diagnostic gaps despite increased mainstream conversation about menopause.
Health
fromNews Center
2 weeks ago

Premature Menopause Raises Long-Term Heart Risk by 40 Percent - News Center

Black women experience premature menopause (before age 40) three times more frequently than white women, and premature menopause increases lifetime coronary heart disease risk by 40 percent.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Hot Flashes Reduced by Diet Change

A plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%, from nearly five per day to fewer than one per day. During the 12-week study, nearly 60% of women became totally free of moderate-to-severe hot flashes. Overall they (including mild ones) decreased by 79%.
Alternative medicine
#womens-health
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
#menopause-mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Three in four women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness, poll finds

Menopause can trigger new mental illnesses, but 72% of UK women are unaware of this risk, leading to inadequate mental health support during this critical life stage.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Majority of women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness

Four in five UK adults lack awareness that menopause can trigger new mental illness, with only 21% of women knowing this connection despite widespread knowledge of physical symptoms.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Are Morning Orgasms Better Than Nighttime Ones? Here's What Experts Say

Neurologically speaking, an orgasm is an orgasm no matter what time of day it occurs, but every person's experience is unique. Orgasms release 'pleasure hormones' that make you feel good and can aid in relaxation and closeness, and that this release can be both energizing and calming depending on the circumstances. The timing is only one part of the equation. The environment, stress level, and the people involved matter just as much.
Relationships
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

For those who are unable to take HRT for varying reasons, options have historically been limited, and we have heard clearly from patients how difficult that has been. The evidence shows fezolinetant can meaningfully reduce symptoms, and was found to be cost effective, offering value for the taxpayer. This decision will give much-needed relief to those for whom HRT is unsuitable.
Medicine
Health
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Sleep Apnea Often Goes Undetected in Women. That's Starting to Change

Obstructive sleep apnea in women during perimenopause and menopause is far more prevalent and underdiagnosed than historically recognized, with projections showing 30.4 million affected US women by 2050.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis

An NHS clinical trial tests a non-invasive diagnostic method using abdominal electrodes to detect endometriosis, potentially reducing diagnosis delays that currently require surgery.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Postpartum Depression Looked Like When I Wasn't Falling Apart

Postpartum depression manifests beyond acute episodes, persisting as persistent cognitive fog and emotional overwhelm that makes routine tasks feel insurmountable.
Health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

What Are Period Underwear and Are They Safe for Teens? An OB-GYN Explains

Period underwear are absorbent undergarments designed to replace or supplement traditional menstrual products, featuring moisture-wicking layers and available in various styles that resemble regular underwear.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Understanding the Role of an Ovulation Tracker in Modern Fertility Care

Digital ovulation trackers detect LH surges to identify brief fertile windows, providing precise, real-time, and personalized fertility monitoring superior to calendar or symptom methods.
Exercise
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Cycle syncing exercise could optimize results for women

Hormonal fluctuations cause small, variable effects on strength, but muscle protein synthesis and growth can occur at any point in the menstrual cycle.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 'Menopause Penalty.' When biology meets broken work systems

Menopause coincides with midlife caregiving, health, and ageism pressures that reduce women's work hours, earnings, and pensions, widening the gender gap.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us about your experience living with PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects over 10% of reproductive-age women and involves metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, psychological, skin, and reproductive impacts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Survey of over-50s women finds almost two in three struggle with mental health

Almost two in three women over 50 in the UK struggle with their mental health as they deal with menopause, relationship breakdowns and changes to their appearance, a survey has found. Brain fog, parents dying, children leaving home and financial pressures can also trigger difficulties such as sleeping problems, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, and a loss of zest for life.
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

PMDD is ruining my life. What can I do?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes severe, cyclical psychological and cognitive impairment during the luteal phase that profoundly disrupts daily functioning and relationships.
Medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Experiencing menopause symptoms? Here's what experts say can help | CBC

Hormone therapy is the gold standard for menopause hot flashes and night sweats, effective for many symptoms but unsuitable for people with certain health risks.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors

Breast cancer prevention requires individualized risk assessment and tailored screening beyond annual mammograms because mainstream coverage often oversimplifies and spreads misinformation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

The Estrogen rollercoaster: Why hormonal fluctuations cause digestive discomfort? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Estrogen and progesterone do more than regulate the menstrual cycle. They directly influence how the digestive system works, affecting gut movement, water balance, gas production, and sensitivity. When these hormones rise and fall during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, or bloating in menopause , digestion often becomes unpredictable. Understanding how this happens helps explain why bloating and discomfort follow hormonal patterns.
Women
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

What You Need to Know About Yoga and Your Menstrual Cycle

The female hormonal system and menstrual health are extensively discussed in classical texts,
Women
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"What A World To Bring A Child Into": 23 Women Who Realized They Never Want To Become Pregnant

Some people feel visceral disgust toward pregnancy and childbirth, finding the idea of something moving inside their body profoundly repulsive and nausea-inducing.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This device could help make menstrual periods more comfortable

By attaching near the ear, the device targets the auricular branches of the trigeminal and vagus nerves to regulate menstrual cycle symptoms and help the body return to a rested state. These nerves play an important role throughout the menstrual cycle and release estrogen and progesterone, two essential sex hormones. They also target muscle contraction, blood flow, digestion, and more, a few body functions that change during a period, which explains the increase in cramps and tightening of blood vessels.
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