Search Results for: women’s health

A healthcare provider examines someone's lymph nodes by placing their hands on a patient's neck.

June 6, 2022/Women's Health

Do You Need Hormone Testing?

… your period. So, how can you tell when it’s hormones and when it’s something else?Women’s health specialist Pelin Batur, MD, talks about a few types of hormonal imbalances commonly seen in …

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May 12, 2022/Women's Health

How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause

… and osteoporosis (weak bones). “Adults should not break bones when they fall from a standing position,” says women’s health specialist Holly L. Thacker, MD, FACP. “That is not a standard part of aging.”Bone …

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July 19, 2022/Women's Health

Could Hot Flashes or Night Sweats Mean Something Serious?

… and wake up drenched in sweat during the night.So, should you be concerned?Internal medicine and women’s health specialist Andrea Sikon, MD, explains what’s normal when it comes to hot flashes and …

Woman trying to decide on birth control options, like the pill or IUD

September 19, 2025/Women's Health

IUD vs. the Pill: Which Birth Control Is Right for You?

… comes down to how often you have to think about them.IUDs are medical devices that a women’s health specialist implants in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for several years.Birth control pills are …

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March 5, 2025/Women's Health

Menopause Memory Loss: Should You Be Worried?

… nights a week. But the older you get, the more intentional you have to be about your health.Women’s health specialist Sobia Khan, MD, encourages you to:Get enough sleep.Eat a balanced diet …

June 2, 2025/Primary Care

6 Reasons You Should Have a Primary Care Provider or Family Medicine Provider

… care.Family medicine providers are a kind of PCP. They can care for children, adults, seniors and women’s health concerns. That can make them a good fit if you’re looking for a single …

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July 5, 2022/Nutrition

Menopause Diet: What To Eat To Help Manage Symptoms

Menopause comes with a lot of ups and downs. As your estrogen levels decrease, things like your body temperature and weight may increase. So, how do you stay balanced on the rollercoaster that is menopause …

Unrecognizible person in bathroom holding tampon dangling from hand.

November 3, 2022/Women's Health

Do Tampons Expire?

Everyone loves a good sale, but hold off before you stock up on enough half-price tampons to get you through a decade’s worth of heavy periods.As it turns out, tampons actually have …

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October 17, 2022/Women's Health

How To Tell You’re Near the End of Perimenopause

Officially, menopause occurs when you haven’t had a period for 12 months. Alas, it’s not quite as simple as, “Now it’s here, now it’s gone.” First comes perimenopause, a transitional stage …

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February 7, 2023/Recipes

Recipe: Simple Crescent Bread Rolls

Who doesn’t love warm crescent rolls right out of the oven? Our simple recipe is delicious as a meal or as an appetizer.Ingredients1 yeast cake or 1 package of dry yeast, softened in …