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January 9, 2026/Women's Health

What To Know About Menopause and Bone Loss

Estrogen loss contributes to bone loss, which significantly raises your risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis

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December 12, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

How (and Why) to Use At-Home Ovulation Tests To Get Pregnant

These over-the-counter kits are 99% effective at identifying when you’re most fertile each month

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December 12, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

When Should You Have Sex To Get Pregnant?

Start having sex about 72 hours before ovulation, then at least every other day during your fertile window

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November 14, 2025/Women's Health

Can Your Birth Control Double as Emergency Contraception?

The Yuzpe regimen is less effective than other forms of emergency contraceptives, and it’s associated with more side effects

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November 4, 2025/Women's Health

Hypomenorrhea: Understanding Light Periods

Stress, PCOS, perimenopause or hyperthyroidism may cause a low flow

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October 10, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

What Women Living With Multiple Sclerosis Need To Know

MS symptoms often feel worse before your period starts, and the condition may progress in menopause

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August 6, 2025/Women's Health

Following a Healthy PCOS Diet: Why It Matters and What To Eat

Diet won’t cure polycystic ovary syndrome, but healthy eating can help you feel your best

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July 14, 2025/Women's Health

29 Perimenopause Symptoms You May Not Know About

Changing hormone levels can bring issues like brittle nails, indigestion, dry skin and new allergies (to name a few!)

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February 12, 2025/Mental Health

Why Do You Get Sad When You Touch Your Nipples?

Feelings of sadness or dread when your nipples are touched may be linked to dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER)

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November 15, 2024/Sleep

Why Women Need To Sleep More Than Men

Changing hormones, mental health issues and a higher risk for sleep disorders can all impact women’s sleep needs

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