The changes in our bodies that happen during menopause create many side effects for women. Here’s Part 2 of a two-part series on the 34 Symptoms Of Menopause.
What Are The 34 Symptoms Of Menopause: Part 1
Women may know about common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, but there are many other changes that our bodies undergo when we move into this stage of life. Here’s Part 1 of a two-part series on the 34 Symptoms Of Menopause.
Behaviors that Exacerbate Menopause Symptoms
Some women dread menopause, and some can’t wait to say goodbye to their periods. But just about every woman could do without menopause symptoms. And they may not know that some of their daily activities can be making their menopause symptoms worse. Behaviors that exacerbate menopause symptoms are often behaviors …
What is Post Menopausal Bleeding?
Let’s add something else to the list of what’s certain in life for women: death, taxes … and your period. No one really likes ‘Aunt Flo,’ which is why menopause can be a welcome relief for many women. That’s because after you go through menopause, all bleeding stops, right? Wrong …
What can I do if I have a short interval between periods?
Question: I am seeing that a period after 15 days isn’t normal. What can I do? Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine. Well, the question is very variable. I would definitely recommend seeing your general OB/GYN – you …
Would having my ovaries removed help me gain hormonal stability?
Question: “I had a partial hysterectomy in 2012 where my uterus and tubes were removed. I find I am still having the extreme highs and lows of having a period. Would removing my ovaries help with this to gain stability?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital …
Everything You Need To Know About Painful Periods
When adolescent women are taught about getting their period, one of the first things they learn is that cramping is normal. And of course that’s true – menstrual cramps are a common symptom of healthy menstruation. But because young women may not learn that menstrual pain is on a spectrum, …
Hormones After Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Therapy
Treating pelvic floor disorder can range from noninvasive options like Kegel exercises and physical therapy, to medication and, in some cases, surgery. The type and severity of your pelvic floor dysfunction will determine the treatment plan your pelvic health specialist employs. If you undergo surgery for pelvic floor dysfunction, you …
What Is Abnormal Menstruation?
Image credit: Illustration by Caitlin G. McCollom – Teen Vogue When we first start our periods, it’s difficult to know what to expect. Aside from what we see in movies, hear from our mothers, or learn from our friends, periods aren’t talked about often. As women, we also run the …
Hot Flash or Fever? Signs and Symptoms of Menopause
“Wait. Was that a Hot Flash or do I have a Fever?!” If you’re like me, your feelings are all over the place during this pandemic and you may find yourself second-guessing everything these days. Well, the “good news” is you are likely experiencing a hot flash, not a fever, …
