Hormones play a major role in everything from mood and energy to metabolism, sleep, and reproductive health. As you move through your 30s, 40s, and 50s, your body undergoes natural hormonal changes—and understanding what’s happening can help you feel more empowered and prepared.
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New Year, Healthier You: Gynecological Resolutions to Embrace
The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on your health, and gynecological wellness should be a key part of that journey! From scheduling regular checkups to adopting habits that promote pelvic health, small changes can make a big difference in how you feel and function.
Today, we’re looking at some empowering resolutions to consider as you prioritize your gynecological health in the year ahead.
12 Effective Tips for Managing Overactive Bladder
Do you find yourself locating the nearest bathroom when you are out with friends? Do you make it a habit to always use the bathroom before going anywhere? Are wearing leakproof panties now part of your daily attire? If so, you may be suffering from an overactive bladder. There is more you can do to manage this problem. Here are 12 effective tips for managing overactive bladder.
Seasonal Changes and Their Impact on Gynecological Health
As the cold days of winter approach, many women can’t remember why they dread that time of year so much. Then it all comes back to them. Winter is one of those seasons when their menstrual cycle goes haywire. Their irritability is off the charts, their menstrual pain seems to be worse than normal, and their periods seem longer. In fact there are similar issues when the weather turns warmer. There are some physical reasons why this occurs. Let’s take a deeper dive into seasonal changes and their impact on gynecological health.
Symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse You Shouldn’t Ignore
Many people will ignore symptoms when they are afraid to find out what is going on with their body. It’s a common reaction to unknown issues, but it doesn’t make the problem go away. In fact, it can make it worse by waiting and then finding out the diagnosis later when treatment options are more limited. This is certainly true when it comes to the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Urinary Incontinence: Practical Tips for Everyday Life
Urinary incontinence—the involuntary leakage of urine—can significantly affect a person’s daily life, causing discomfort, embarrassment, and anxiety. While medical treatments can help, lifestyle changes play a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
The good news? From dietary adjustments to bladder training and weight management, simple changes can make a big difference. Below, we look at several practical tips to help you take control of urinary incontinence and regain confidence in everyday activities.
What Is Bladder Training for Urinary Incontinence?
Regardless of the reason, having urinary incontinence is embarrassing and let’s face it, you feel like you have lost control of your body. It’s humiliating, but things don’t have to stay this way. Take advantage of all the positive treatments and lifestyle changes you can pursue. You can regain control. What is bladder training for urinary incontinence? Let’s start here.
Managing Menstrual Symptoms in Hot Weather
Fooling Mother Nature is not easy, but we keep trying. It’s actually true that menstrual symptoms seem to get worse in the summer. We all love those carefree days, but if you have your period, it won’t be all fun in the sun. Let’s take a look at best managing menstrual symptoms in hot weather.
Overactive Bladder (OAB) Management: Staying Active This Summer
Summer is the time for trips, outings, beaching, and lots of activities. That works for most of us, but if you suffer with OAB, you might find yourself resisting doing much of anything. There is always the fear of an embarrassing accident. What can you do? Overactive bladder management: staying active this summer.
Signs of Ovarian Cysts You Shouldn’t Ignore
There are several kinds of ovarian cysts. Functional cysts are quite common, benign, and form during ovulation. Cysts related to a disease include polycystic syndrome or ovarian cancer. It is obviously important to learn the signs of ovarian cysts you shouldn’t ignore.
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