Women's Health Articles

The menopause brings new health challenges — how can you combat unpleasant symptoms and potential risks through lifestyle changes?

The menopause changes all sorts of things, but did you know it can also make drinking (lots of) alcohol more risky, especially if you're on hormone replacement therapy? Here's what you need to know.

Going through the menopause is not only tough for many women, it can also take years. What can you expect from your menstrual periods during this season of life — and when should you see a doctor?

Most women who have not reached menopause experience various kinds of menstrual problems including cramps, heavy flow, migraine headaches, irritability, or tension, or some combination of these symptoms and more. Yoga can relieve menstrual symptoms.

Menopausal changes, such as hair growth in inconvenient places, are nuisances — but they are completely normal. However, aging and menopause make us more susceptible to serious health issues such as heart disease and osteoporosis. What should you know?

The cause of endometriosis hasn't been confirmed with certainty yet, but we do have access to a clear overview of risk factors. What are they?

While no comprehensive theory definitively explains all facets of endometriosis yet, three established theories shed some light — and newer research offers insights, too.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. It is also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome or Polycystic Ovary Disease.

Endometriosis is a little understood, but relatively prevalent female reproductive disease. In this post, we explore what endometriosis is, what the symptoms can be, what the treatment options are and if you can get pregnant with endometriosis.

Premature menopause is menopause before the age of 40. Are you familiar with its causes, symptoms, and management options?