Pre-Menopause, Menopause, and Hormonal Changes: Understanding and Managing Symptoms
Dorcas Omidoyin Introduction: Menopause is a natural biological process that every woman goes through as she ages, typically occurring in her late 40s or early 50s. Before reaching menopause, women experience a phase called pre-menopause, during which hormonal changes begin to manifest. Understanding these hormonal changes and their associated symptoms is crucial for managing this […]
Women’s Health Myths in Africa: Dispelling Common Misconceptions
Dorcas Omidoyin Women’s health is a topic of global significance, and Africa is no exception. In this vast and diverse continent, women’s health is influenced by cultural, societal, and economic factors. Unfortunately, various myths and misconceptions persist, often hindering women from accessing essential healthcare services and making informed decisions. This article aims to debunk some […]
Nourishing Women Through Life’s Stages: A Guide to Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Dorcas Omidoyin As women progress through different life stages, their nutritional needs evolve, requiring careful attention to ensure optimal health and well-being. From the unique demands of pregnancy to the transitional phases of menopause and post-menopause, here is a guide to healthy eating and nutrition tailored to each stage. 1. Pregnancy: Fueling the Miracle of […]
How to Cope With Work-From-Home Burnout
If your symptoms do feel like burnout and are significantly impacting your functioning and happiness, it’s best to let a loved one know and seek help from a behavioral health provider. Burnout can impact your productivity, but when it is more severe and chronic it may be associated with depression, spiritual crisis, and suicidal ideation […]
Estrogen: Types, Replacement Therapies, and Side Effects
Everydayhealth.com Estrogen is a group of hormones produced by a woman’s ovaries and, to a lesser degree, by the adrenal glands, fat tissues, and a man’s testes. It is considered a sex hormone because it is produced by the reproductive organs and affects these organs, too. Both men and women produce estrogen, but it’s usually […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Death in Post-Menopausal Women-By Becky Upham
Post-menopausal women who have higher estrogen levels as a result of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have a lower risk of death from COVID-19 than women with natural levels of the hormone, according to a new Swedish study. The research, published February 14 in BMJ Open, also found that women who were taking estrogen-blocking therapy because of […]
What Is Dense Breast Tissue, and How Does It Relate to Breast Cancer?
While getting a mammogram is a good way to detect the possibility of breast cancer, it can also detect something else: dense breast tissue. In fact, dense breast tissue is a finding exclusive to a mammogram, wherein certain parts of the breast appear light gray or white, making it harder to detect any present abnormalities, according […]
Vaginal Health
This is unarguably the main organ that clearly declares a human as a female- THE VAGINA. The vagina is an important part of the female reproductive organ. Before moving on with vagina care, let me clearly explain the difference between the vagina and the vulva. For a long time, I personally assumed the vagina is […]
Menstrual Hygiene Sanitation Raises Concern, As Crs-Liberia, Chc &partners Take Menstrual Hygiene Sanitation to Westpoint
Women need the support of everyone from the community to government during their Menstrual Period and the need to help them advance hygiene sanitation during such time cannot be overemphasized. This is why Catholic Relief Services-Liberia (CRS), Catholic Health Council (CHC) and partners have embarked on a hygiene sanitation awareness for women who are in […]
Women Raise Concerns Over Missing Periods After Covid-19 Jab FacebookTwitter
Two supermarket chains in Ireland and Britain are offering free sanitary pads and tampons in a drive to tackle “period poverty”, which charities say has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Ireland, discount store Lidl said it would become the world’s first major retailer to offer free pads and tampons in branches nationwide to women and girls […]
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