Category: Women’s Health

We’ve all heard of talcum powder. You may have used it on your kids when they were babies, and you might currently use it to prevent thigh chafing. Talcum powder’s main ingredient is a mineral called talc. Talc aids in absorbing perspiration. Plus, it creates a smooth surface that prevents chafing and rashes.  According to…

Oh, baby! Getting pregnant can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. After all, it sometimes takes months, or even years, to get pregnant. Unfortunately, not all pregnancies end in a happy delivery. Miscarriages happen more often than you might think. According to the American Pregnancy Association, “Miscarriage is a term…

In the day and age of everything green, can this concept extend to “that time of the month?”  Surprisingly, the answer is a definite yes. There are lots greener options on the market. And many women swear by them, vowing that change was the best thing that ever happened to Aunt Flo.  Here are five…

If you find that you “pee a little” when you exercise, you’re anything but alone. Many women who have had babies struggle with this issue.  Sneezing, coughing and other normal functions can become embarrassing mishaps, and peeing on yourself is anything but fun.  This is just one of the many reasons that women turn to…

Has your sex drive taken a hit?   Throughout life, the sex drive ebbs and flows. It’s frustrating, particularly for people of a certain age. After menopause, the sex drive may disappear altogether.   This is why women have turned to a recently approved drug called Addyi (flibanserin). Also known as “female Viagra,” Addyi has…

Are you experiencing hot flashes and night sweats? How about a loss of that once fiery sex drive? You just may be approaching “the change.” Menopause is a natural thing that all women go through. Unfortunately, many of us feel uneducated when it comes to just what to expect. We learn about puberty in grade…

Women refer to it as the “M” word. They’re talking about menopause, a change of life issue and one of the signs that the party is over — at least the fertility part. Hot flashes, which are short periods when the body overheats and produces extreme temperature increases and occasional excessive sweating, are particularly troublesome…

Perimenopause is a time of transition to menopause for women, a period when certain menopausal symptoms begin. The condition can start as early as the mid-30s for some women and extends into the 40s and 50s for others. Because it is associated with decreased fertility and the onset of old age, it can be a…

Let’s face it — how you feel “down there” is an important thing. After all, a girl’s gotta feel good about her nether regions. In truth, no woman should ever feel bad about her lady parts. What other bodily region could deliver the miracle of life AND supercharged orgasms all in one perfectly designed package?…

Oh, baby! We associate pregnancy with happy times filled with laughter, showers and congratulatory cigars. But what happens when things go awry? Not only do fatal pregnancy complications still exist, but they are also on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 18.5 mothers died for every 100,000 births…