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The sun is out, the pool is at a refreshing 77 degrees. It’s officially swimsuit season. Still, all that working out and calorie watching hasn’t eliminated those unsightly stretch marks. Whether they’re from pregnancy, weight gain or loss, the vast majority of women have the little lines on their breasts, hips, butt, belly or thighs. […]
Women often don’t realize they have this condition and doctors aren’t asking the right questions. How are you feeling? Hot flashes, night sweats, hormonal imbalances, weight gain. These symptoms are often brought up when discussing menopause during a doctor’s visit. But for many menopausal patients, mentioning that sexual intercourse is painful in response to that […]
The debilitating pain can be isolating. When climbing out of bed seems like an incredible feat, women who suffer from endometriosis can feel completely alone in their struggles. But a new wave of celebrities are coming out of the Hollywood-works and discussing their fight against the chronic condition. Individuals have long suffered in silence while […]
When that change of life commonly associated with middle age hits early, it’s often misdiagnosed or missed all together. Menopause, when a woman’s ovaries stop functioning and menstruation ends, usually occurs around 51 for most American women. But for 1 percent of women, menopausal symptoms may begin before they hit 40. One of the first […]
Motherhood is magical. Our children bring us joy, unparalleled love, adventure and fun. They truly change our lives for the better. But their journey here, those nine-plus months of pregnancy, labor and postpartum, cause a lot of undesired changes to a woman’s body. Weight gain causes stretch marks. Breastfeeding can lead to saggy breasts. Sometimes […]
Is tying your tubes on your potential list of “to dos”? Maybe you’re finished having kids or you don’t want them at all. Whatever the reason, there are a few things every woman should know before making the decision to move forward with the procedure. Not all procedures are the same: Tying your tubes is […]
The natural practice of laying a naked infant on the mother’s bare chest after a C-section is as beneficial to the baby as it is to the mom. Experts say skin-to-skin should begin immediately after birth and last for at least one hour. Studies have shown that making sure skin-to-skin time occurs after a birth, […]
A loose vagina isn’t just a nuisance. When the vaginal wall muscles stretch out and don’t bounce back it can cause a whole host of medical issues from urinary incontinence to sexual dissatisfaction. While the top cause of vaginal loosening is childbirth, the condition can also be caused by aging, cancer, tumors, trauma or a […]
Worried about all that bouncing in Zumba class? Does a sudden sneeze translate to change of pants? Urinary stress incontinence, when the bladder-supporting muscles and tissues fail to hold in urine, is the most common cause type of incontinence for women under the age of 60 and affects at least 15 percent of adult women. […]
Problems with your sex life? Don’t fret, you’re far from alone. An estimated 1 in 10 men and at least half of women report having sexual dysfunction problems. For men, who struggle with issues such as erectile dysfunction, that number jumps to more than 77 percent when they hit 75. Although it’s a difficult […]
