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May 16, 2022/Sex & Relationships

How Sex Changes After Menopause

… and your partner feeling stressed, sad and confused.But it doesn’t have to be that way. Women’s health specialist Holly Thacker, MD, explains how menopause impacts sex and libido and what you can …

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April 17, 2025/Women's Health

Can Hot Flashes Be Managed Through Diet?

… be on your plate to manage your temperature? Let’s set a menu with the help of women’s health specialist Lynn Pattimakiel, MD, and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD.How can food help …

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April 2, 2024/Women's Health

How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes at Night

… many as 3 in 4 people will have hot flashes in the years leading up to menopause.Women’s health specialist Pelin Batur, MD, shares tips for surviving these nocturnal trips to the tropics.Why …

Woman drinking coffee which is a know trigger for hot flashes.

July 20, 2022/Women's Health

How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes and What Causes Them?

… be disruptive and embarrassing, there are things you can do to lessen their effects.Internal medicine and women’s health specialist Andrea Sikon, MD, explains why hot flashes continue and what may trigger one.When …

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January 22, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Fertility Diet: Fact or Fiction?

… specific foods doesn’t significantly impact fertility. But nutritious eating before you get pregnant, along with other healthy habits, is an important part of preparing your body for pregnancy.Women’s health specialist Jenna Rehmer …

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July 3, 2023/Women's Health

Menopause Weight Gain Is Normal — Here’s How To Combat It

… weight gain.“Weight gain is common before menopause and can be even more challenging after menopause,” says women’s health specialist Lynn Pattimakiel, MD. “Every year we get older, our metabolism slows down. Then, around …

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September 9, 2022/Women's Health

What Happens if You Leave a Tampon in Too Long?

… can result in toxic shock syndrome. But what does that mean, and are there any other risks? Women’s health specialist Sara Youngblood, CNP, explains why it’s important to change your tampon regularly and …

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July 9, 2024/Women's Health

Hot Flashes, Anxiety and Menopause: What’s the Connection?

You get a rush of heat. Then, you start to sweat. Out of nowhere, it feels like your body temperature has gone up by at least 10 degrees. There’s no doubt about it: You …

An abdomen of a female, with douche bottle next to them

January 22, 2025/Women's Health

Why You Do Not Ever Need to Douche

Many of us are in a constant battle with body odor. We are showering, using scented body wash and then layering on deodorant and fragrant body lotion, all in the name of smelling fresh and …

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July 30, 2024/Women's Health

Pain Down There? 9 Reasons Your Vagina Hurts

Menstrual pain is no picnic, but pain and discomfort down there that’s not related to your monthly cycle can be even more upsetting. It might leave you wondering what the heck is causing your …