All About Women Health
Hearing the word herpes can bring up a lot of emotions: fear, embarrassment and even shame. But the truth is, herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world. Many people have it and don’t realize it. Herpes shouldn’t feel like a life sentence or a modern-day scarlet letter. Herpes … Read more
If you are a woman over 40, you have probably seen social media influencers talking about testosterone therapy. They say it’s the secret to more energy, better moods and a renewed sex drive. Hormone therapy has been trending for some time, but recently testosterone has gone full pop culture. From viral TikToks to podcasts promising … Read more
Let’s get the obvious reasons out of the way: The most common reasons you might miss a menstrual period are pregnancy and menopause. But there are other times when you might miss a period. It’s unlikely that you’ll have regular, uninterrupted periods throughout your 30-plus reproductive years. Missing one or more periods, called amenorrhea, is … Read more
Your monthly period may be uncomfortable but a yeast infection on top of it? That’s a double whammy no one wants to handle. Itching, burning and unusual discharge can make an already uneasy week feel unbearable. If you find yourself in this situation, you’re probably wondering, “What’s a girl to do?” The good news is … Read more
Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. It is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Many cases are caught early, but deaths from rare and more aggressive types have increased each year. This rise has been especially high among Hispanic, Black … Read more