Few women look forward to their monthly period. But if you regularly experience mood swings, irritability, and crankiness as your period approaches, it can make you dread that time of the month even more. If you find yourself struggling with anger, moodiness, or other symptoms that interfere with your life every time you get yourContinue reading “Why Do You Get Cranky During Your Period?”
About 65% of American women use birth control during their reproductive years. Contraception puts you in control of your health and gives you the power to decide when and if you want to get pregnant. But every woman’s health, sexual habits, and family planning goals are different. Different women need different things from their birthContinue reading “How Birth Control is More Convenient Than Ever”
Breast cancer is the second-most common type of cancer in women. Every woman’s risk of breast cancer is different, but early identification makes treatment more effective — and mammograms are the best way to detect those early signs of cancer. Mammograms are breast X-rays. Most women should have their first mammogram around the age ofContinue reading “What to Expect From Your First Mammogram”
One in every eight American women gets breast cancer in her lifetime. After skin cancer, it’s the most common type of cancer affecting women, but recognizing your risk factors and getting routine health screenings can help you stay healthy. Everyone is at risk for breast cancer. (Yes, even males.) Certain factors like being female, gettingContinue reading “Does Your Diet Impact Your Risk of Breast Cancer?”
A mammogram is an X-ray of your breasts. It’s one of the best ways to identify breast cancer early — in some cases, up to three years before a tumor could be detected in a physical exam — and early identification often makes treatment more effective. Regular mammograms should become part of your health careContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breasts?”
Up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that interferes with ovulation, and it commonly causes irregular menstrual periods and infertility. But the condition doesn’t just affect your reproductive health. Many women notice appearance changes — from weight gain to facial hair growthContinue reading “PCOS and Appearance Changes: Causes and Treatments”
Your bones are made up of living tissue. They’re much harder than muscles or organs, but cells in bones grow, change, and repair just like tissue in every other part of your body. Bones are made of collagen and calcium phosphate, among other minerals. When you’re young, your bones have a high density, which meansContinue reading “When to Consider a Bone Density Test”
Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs when a woman is in her 40s or 50s, and the symptoms last an average of 4-5 years. Although menopause marks the end of your reproductive years, the average American woman’s life expectancy is 81 years, which means that many women live a third of their livesContinue reading “Sexual Health After Menopause: What to Expect”
Involuntary urine leakage, or urinary incontinence, is an embarrassing problem. It’s one of those topics that many women are hesitant to discuss at the doctor’s office, but not bringing it up could mean you’re suffering unnecessarily. Urinary incontinence affects over 33 million Americans, two-thirds of whom are women. It’s an extremely common issue, and it’sContinue reading “Urinary Incontinence — It’s Common and Treatable”
Over 3.8 million women in the United States have received a breast cancer diagnosis. It’s the second-most common type of cancer affecting women, and an estimated 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in her lifetime. Advancements in cancer research mean that more women are beating breast cancer than ever before, but early diagnosisContinue reading “It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Are You in the Know?”
