If you’re a woman, there’s a good chance that medical research isn’t adequately addressing your needs when it comes to surgery. It turns out that surgical studies have been largely ignoring the unique needs of women, hurting overall patient care.…
Menopause symptoms, including hot flashes and sleep disruption, can lead to anxiety, and vice versa. You’re not alone in experiencing this vicious cycle – a study of over 3,500 women aged 40 to 59 found that around 60% of them…
Big Pharma drug lobbyists are experts in causing confusion by equating synthetic steroid hormones with natural hormones. Steroid hormones have garnered a bad reputation due to abuse by athletes and others seeking a performance enhancement. Consequently, when Big Pharma wants…
Menopause brain fog is a common condition experienced by around 60% of women going through menopause, affecting their memory and concentration. It is mainly associated with dropping estrogen levels that occur during menopause. Recent research by Massachusetts General Hospital and…
Beginning in the 1970s, pharmaceutical companies and doctors assured women that synthetic hormones used in menopause treatments were safe. However, results from the Women’s Health Initiative studies in 2002 showed a higher risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, and…
Hormone tests are available to help manage menopausal challenges. By using the results of these tests, an appropriate hormone supplementation can be chosen. When getting your sex hormone levels tested, you can expect to have a baseline blood test for…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and often painful women’s health issue: 60% of women will experience one in their lifetime. While men can also suffer from UTIs, women are much more likely to do so. Chronic UTIs are…
Robin, age 50, is like many women who suffer from classic symptoms of low estrogen and progesterone. So she asked her doctor to check her hormone levels. The problem? Her primary care physician simply “does not believe” in hormone balancing.…
Hormonal health and immunity are adversely affected by inadequate sleep. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights negative impacts of sleep deficiency including reduced job productivity, increased risk of accidents, high blood pressure, depression, obesity, and type…
Sitting for long periods of time can wreak havoc on your health, leading to obesity, diabetes, and even an increased risk of premature death. As if that weren’t enough, recent research from England now shows that sitting too much can…
Coffee has become a favorite drink for many, not just because of its taste and warm comforting feeling but also because of the many health benefits that come with regular consumption. Though some research might appear contradictory, it’s hard to…
A new health report from the Endocrine Society has raised concerns about the effects of chemicals in the environment on our bodies. The Society analyzed over 1,300 new studies and found that these chemicals are linked to various health issues…