When you are looking to conceive, you can improve your chances by understanding your fertility window during the ovulation phase of your menstrual cycle. Understanding when you are most “fertile” can improve your chances of pregnancy significantly. Understanding Your Fertility Window The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones. It has three phases: the follicular phase,… Continue reading What Does Being Fertile Really Mean?
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Managing Side Effects of Fertility Treatments
In the modern age there are quite a few fertility treatments available to help women achieve pregnancy. Fertility drugs can treat a number of issues and increase the chances of carrying a baby to term. Whether you are having issues with ovulation or in need of hormonal treatments to increase the likelihood of success during… Continue reading Managing Side Effects of Fertility Treatments
New Research Into How Pregnancy Affects the Brain
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, but new research shows it’s also a brain-changing one. A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience offers one of the most comprehensive maps of how the brain transforms throughout pregnancy. These findings, based on MRI scans of a single first-time mother, showed changes in gray matter, white matter, and cerebrospinal… Continue reading New Research Into How Pregnancy Affects the Brain
Essential Supplements for Women
There are countless brands of women’s multivitamins and supplements on the market. Women are bombarded with information about what they should be taking to stay young, healthy, flexible, beautiful, and beyond. But what are the nutritionists actually saying about what women’s bodies need as we age? In an ideal world, our diet consists of healthy,… Continue reading Essential Supplements for Women
The Black Maternal Health Crisis
In the United States “Black women are three times more likely than White women to die from a pregnancy-related cause” with “most of the maternal deaths being preventable” according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. And unlike widespread belief, these staggering statistics span all education and economic levels. The “wealthiest Black woman in… Continue reading The Black Maternal Health Crisis
Annual Pap Smears are History
What is a Pap Smear? A pap smear or pap test is an examination that tests for cervical cancer in women or people with uteruses. By collecting cells from the cervix and sending them off for testing, doctors can determine if you are at risk for cervical cancer. Early detection of this type of cancer… Continue reading Annual Pap Smears are History
How Racism and Sexism Impact Black Women’s Health
Systemic racism has plagued the United States since the country began. These oppressive systems impact every sector including healthcare. Black people, but especially Black women, have struggled to find equitable treatment from medical professionals for centuries. For nearly 30-years, Boston University has led the largest and longest running study of Black Women’s health in the… Continue reading How Racism and Sexism Impact Black Women’s Health
Executive Order Promoting Women’s Health Research
President Joe Biden has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at advancing women’s health research. This marks a significant step forward during Women’s History Month. Described as the “most comprehensive set of actions” by a president in this regard, the initiative will focus on addressing diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women. In his State… Continue reading Executive Order Promoting Women’s Health Research
Depression Poses Higher Heart Disease Risk for Women
New research has found a concerning connection between depression and heart disease. Researchers found a particularly strong connection in the heightened risk for women. Analysis of data spanning from 2005 to 2022 revealed that women with depression face a 64% increased risk of heart disease compared to men. The study involved over 4 million participants.… Continue reading Depression Poses Higher Heart Disease Risk for Women
CVS, Walgreens to Start Dispensing Abortion Medication
CVS and Walgreens have received certification to dispense mifepristone, a commonly used abortion medication. They will make it available in states where it is legal. CVS plans to start in Massachusetts and Rhode Island before expanding to more states. Walgreens, on the other hand, is beginning in select locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California,… Continue reading CVS, Walgreens to Start Dispensing Abortion Medication