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Understanding Birth Control and Mood Changes Many women start birth control for pregnancy prevention, lighter periods, or help with hormonal symptoms. But it’s also common to wonder how it might affect your mood, your emotions, and even your memory. While every woman’s body responds differently,
Everyone feels tired from time to time. But if you’re constantly exhausted no matter how much sleep you get, it may be a sign that something deeper is going on. One of the most overlooked causes of chronic fatigue in women is a hormonal imbalance.
If your doctor has recommended a hysteroscopy, you may have questions—or feel a little nervous. That’s completely normal! The good news is that this procedure is safe, quick, and minimally invasive, and it can provide helpful answers and effective treatment for many uterine concerns.
Your period doesn’t always follow a perfect schedule, and for many people, that’s normal. But when your cycle becomes unpredictable, extra long (or short), or unusually heavy or light, it may leave you wondering what’s going on. Here are the top 5 most common causes of irregular periods,
When it comes to vaginal health, misinformation is everywhere—from outdated advice passed down through generations to misleading social media posts and product marketing. Unfortunately, these myths can lead to confusion, unnecessary worry, or even harmful hygiene habits. Understanding the truth about your body isn’t just empowering—it’s essential to your overall health and well-being.
Hormones play a major role in everything from mood and energy to metabolism, sleep, and reproductive health. As you move through your 30s, 40s, and 50s, your body undergoes natural hormonal changes—and understanding what’s happening can help you feel more empowered and prepared.
When thinking about the main types of gynecologic cancers, the most important factor for women is to “know your normal.” Signs and symptoms can be different for each woman, so if you are aware of what is normal for you,
As if women don’t have enough pre-menstrual issues to deal with like bloating and irritability, now you are hit with menstrual migraines. All these unfortunate maladies are caused by those pesky female hormones. If you are a new victim or have been wondering about these especially painful headaches,
A hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, is a common procedure for addressing benign gynecological conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, or abnormal bleeding. While traditional surgical methods have been effective, advancements in technology, such as the da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgical system,
Ovarian cancer, though less common than some other cancers, is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it can often go unnoticed until it reaches advanced stages. This is largely due to how subtle and easy-to-miss early symptoms can be.
