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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

She's Not Imagining It: The Continuing Medical Dismissal of Women

A recent survey of 900 women aged 25-34 found that 93% reported feeling dismissed when seeking medical help. Over 40% visited multiple providers to receive a diagnosis.
Women
#perimenopause
Women
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Perimenopause, HRT and me: 'Men think their partners are lunatics... It's rage and sadness wrapped into one wrecking ball'

Free access to HRT in Ireland is prompting women to openly share their perimenopause experiences and advocate for better awareness of menopause.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Women

Millennial Women Are Sounding The Alarm On A Reproductive Health Issue Way More Common Than People Realize

Women
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Perimenopause, HRT and me: 'Men think their partners are lunatics... It's rage and sadness wrapped into one wrecking ball'

Free access to HRT in Ireland is prompting women to openly share their perimenopause experiences and advocate for better awareness of menopause.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Women

Millennial Women Are Sounding The Alarm On A Reproductive Health Issue Way More Common Than People Realize

#trump-administration
fromKqed
3 days ago
Public health

Planned Parenthood Shutters 5 NorCal Clinics After Trump Slashes Funding | KQED

fromKqed
3 days ago
Public health

Planned Parenthood Shutters 5 NorCal Clinics After Trump Slashes Funding | KQED

fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

'The Healing Bras' is a mother-and-son business supporting women in need

Whether they feel pain from nursing, after surgery, or more, they can be soothed by 'The Healing Bras.' Each box comes with specialized pads that can be heated or cooled for pain reducing effects.
Women
#menopause
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Menopause is having a "moment"

Menopause is becoming less taboo, but significant gaps in research, education, and affordability remain.
Celebrity advocacy is helping to normalize discussions about menopause and increase women's access to resources.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Menopause: The Ultimate Life Upgrade No One Talks About

Menopause can be reframed as a positive transition rather than a loss.
It can act as a catalyst for personal reinvention.
This stage of life offers opportunities for self-discovery and wellness.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Menopause is having a "moment"

Menopause is becoming less taboo, but significant gaps in research, education, and affordability remain.
Celebrity advocacy is helping to normalize discussions about menopause and increase women's access to resources.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Menopause: The Ultimate Life Upgrade No One Talks About

Menopause can be reframed as a positive transition rather than a loss.
It can act as a catalyst for personal reinvention.
This stage of life offers opportunities for self-discovery and wellness.
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

What A Physiologist Wants Women To Know About Wearing Weighted Vests

Weighted vests are not a gimmick, but they also aren't a one-size-fits-all solution. They are useful when used with the right goals and context.
Exercise
#endometriosis
fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Mental health

'Bachelor In Paradise' Star Lexi Opens Up About Her Health & Fertility Struggles

fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Mental health

'Bachelor In Paradise' Star Lexi Opens Up About Her Health & Fertility Struggles

fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

The government plans to cut foreign aid by 40%, significantly impacting funding for children's education and women's health in Africa, increasing disease and death risks.
UK news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Women's Bodies May Actually Be Inherently Stronger-But Science Is Only Just Figuring It Out

In her conversations with scientists who are studying endurance, longevity, and autoimmunity—all areas where the female body excels—Vartan paints a picture of the female body as strong, capable, and gifted in ways that have not often been celebrated.
Women
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why the UK cannot abandon women and girls around the world by slashing aid

Quality journalism is essential for understanding socio-political issues.
Healthcare crises disproportionately affect women and marginalized groups.
Financial support is crucial for unbiased, accessible reporting.
Parenting
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Truth About Third-Trimester Abortion Care

Legislative efforts to restrict late-term abortion ignore the complex realities faced by women in desperate circumstances.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why the UK cannot abandon women and girls around the world by slashing aid

Quality journalism is essential for understanding socio-political issues.
Healthcare crises disproportionately affect women and marginalized groups.
Financial support is crucial for unbiased, accessible reporting.
Parenting
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Truth About Third-Trimester Abortion Care

Legislative efforts to restrict late-term abortion ignore the complex realities faced by women in desperate circumstances.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Pain relief is available for gynaecological procedures so why isn't it used? | Letters

Women wait months to see gynaecologists then are given no pain relief for painful procedures. They put up with this as they don't want to be put back in a queue.
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Why are women affected more by heatwaves? A doctor explains

Women are more affected by heatwaves due to differences in body fat, hormones, and how they regulate heat. Doctor Amir Khan stated that when progesterone rises, it can increase women's core body temperature by up to 1°F.
Health
#pcos
#health-risks
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Don't power pee' but do grab a mirror: 13 easy, effective ways to protect your pelvic floor

"About one in three women are thought to have urinary incontinence, and about one in 10 will experience faecal incontinence, which is potentially under-reported."
Health
#patient-safety
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Toronto doctor's obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Toronto doctor's obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege | CBC News

#abortion-ban
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Singer Brooke Scullion: 'I had never even thought about having a kid but having that decision potentially taken away from me was terrifying'

Fertility is still a topic we do not talk about openly, despite women having children later in life, aided by myriad ways to either conceive biological children or become a parent.
Women
fromThe Drum
3 weeks ago

Learn from BodyForm's award-winning and game-changing Vaginas Uncensored campaign

Taking Content Gold at The Drum Awards for Marketing EMEA 2024 is Vagina's Uncensored from Tangerine Communications and Bodyform. This campaign challenges censorship by encouraging open conversations about women+'s health.
Marketing
#planned-parenthood
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court Allows States to Withhold Medicaid Funds From Planned Parenthood

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court Allows States to Withhold Medicaid Funds From Planned Parenthood

fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Doctors Aren't Taught About Menopause: New Laws Seek To Change That

According to a 2019 survey from the Mayo Clinic, only about 20% of medical residents report having received any lectures on menopause, including residents in obstetrics and gynecology.
Women
#health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Mental health

Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: 'It took me 30 years to get an MRI'

fromLADbible
1 month ago
Health

Mum thought working from home caused discoloured leg until discovering deadly truth from taking pill

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Mental health

Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: 'It took me 30 years to get an MRI'

fromLADbible
1 month ago
Health

Mum thought working from home caused discoloured leg until discovering deadly truth from taking pill

#legislation
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

A Republican Lawmaker Blamed The Left For Doctors' Reluctance To End Her Pregnancy

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

A Republican Lawmaker Blamed The Left For Doctors' Reluctance To End Her Pregnancy

#abortion-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on China, Africa and disappearing donkeys: an unexpected crisis offers a clue to perils ahead | Editorial

The rise of Chinese demand for donkey skins has destabilized African communities, leading to a continent-wide ban on their slaughter to specifically protect women's health and improve family incomes.
World news
#menstrual-health
Women
fromBustle
1 month ago

Are Tampons Safe To Use? Here's What Research Says About Toxic Metals & Chemicals

Tampons are safe to use despite concerns over trace metal content.
The American College of Medical Toxicology affirms no evidence of tampons causing metal poisoning.
Women
fromBustle
1 month ago

Are Tampons Safe To Use? Here's What Research Says About Toxic Metals & Chemicals

Tampons are safe to use despite concerns over trace metal content.
The American College of Medical Toxicology affirms no evidence of tampons causing metal poisoning.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's Long Been Women's Responsibility. That Might Finally Be Shifting.

The onus for birth control has long fallen on women, who have more than a dozen contraceptive options to choose between, but basically always have some kind of downside.
Women
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Revealed: the age bracket in which Ireland has the highest rate of rheumatoid arthritis in the world

"In the absence of adequate treatment, the disease can lead to progressive joint damage, deformity, chronic pain, long-term disability and premature mortality."
Health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Women

Most Women Ignore This Symptom As A Subtle Sign Of A Heart Attack, But It Could Be A Matter Of Life And Death

Heart attack symptoms can often present as stomach issues, especially in women.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'We get banned' all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women's health products

Both Megababe and Evvy successfully address taboo personal care topics but face persistent hurdles in advertising due to stigma.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans

Telehealth clinics using shield laws enable women to access abortion medication, but legal challenges and debates over their validity persist.
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Had A Hysterectomy, Felt Like A New Woman, Then Tore My Vagina. Twice.

Hysterectomy can drastically improve women's lives, but post-operative complications can create unexpected challenges.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Domestic violence can affect victims' brain health for life, study suggests

Domestic violence victims face long-term risks of traumatic brain injury and mental health issues, lasting years after the abuse ends.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'My health condition makes me scared to get pregnant'

Pregnancy poses unique challenges for women with PMDD due to treatment dilemmas.
PMDD often remains undiagnosed for an alarmingly long time, complicating women’s health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Women scared to get pregnant due to overlooked disorder

PMDD symptoms can lead to severe anxiety, making daily life challenging for women diagnosed with the condition.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I had to leave my baby and felt like a prisoner in hospital'

Postpartum psychosis care for mothers in Northern Ireland lacks specialized units, leading to separation from their babies during treatment.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Domestic violence can affect victims' brain health for life, study suggests

Domestic violence victims face long-term risks of traumatic brain injury and mental health issues, lasting years after the abuse ends.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'My health condition makes me scared to get pregnant'

Pregnancy poses unique challenges for women with PMDD due to treatment dilemmas.
PMDD often remains undiagnosed for an alarmingly long time, complicating women’s health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Women scared to get pregnant due to overlooked disorder

PMDD symptoms can lead to severe anxiety, making daily life challenging for women diagnosed with the condition.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I had to leave my baby and felt like a prisoner in hospital'

Postpartum psychosis care for mothers in Northern Ireland lacks specialized units, leading to separation from their babies during treatment.
#public-health
#health-trends
Wellness
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Perilous Spread of the Wellness Craze

Many Americans see health care as daunting, contrasting with the booming wellness industry, particularly among women.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Experimental drug fights lung cancer in nonsmokers: I feel like I did when I was healthy'

Lung cancer is increasingly diagnosed in non-smokers, particularly women, presenting new medical challenges.
Healthcare
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Women Are Sharing How They've Been Dismissed In ERs Despite Serious Pain And Medical Conditions

Women often face skepticism from medical professionals when seeking emergency care, leading to feelings of inadequacy and frustration.
#body-image
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Have Huge Boobs. It Makes Dating Absolutely Impossible.

Objectification during intimacy can be a painful experience, particularly for women with noticeable physical traits.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Waking up early could be 'hidden' symptom of a life-changing illness

Waking up before your alarm can indicate hyperthyroidism, a hormonal disorder that, if untreated, can lead to serious health issues like heart problems and bone weakening.
Health
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

3 Health Investors Share Their Most Controversial Industry Takes - MedCity News

Does every business have to be an AI business? ... When I started with companies earlier, like there weren't AI companies ... I'm not smart enough to figure out if these models actually are the right ones.
Startup companies
Women in technology
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Penis envy be gone! This rebellious branding is smashing women's health stigmas

Evvy's branding is an unapologetic departure from traditional feminine stereotypes in women's health, utilizing bold designs and honest messaging.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYU Langone Health launching $60M women's health collaborative - what patients can expect

Allison Mignone's cancer diagnosis led her to donate $50 million for improving women's health care.
The Mignone Women's Health Collaborative will enhance care for women in various health areas.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Doctors urged to treat pain for IUD insertion and other procedures

The ACOG emphasizes the need for effective pain management during gynecological procedures.
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