Do I need prolapse surgery?
For women with pelvic organ prolapse, surgery is typically considered when symptoms interfere with daily…
Musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause: When menopause makes you ache all over
One day you’re leaping out of bed like a kid on a trampoline, and the…
What should you do if you discover a lump in your breast?
Q. If a woman finds a nodule on her breast, does it have to be…
Late-start hormone therapy: Safe or risky?
Guidelines recommend that women starting hormone therapy do so before age 60 and within 10…
From periods to menopause: How estrogen levels throughout life affect women’s brain health
Women's reproductive history, including first period, pregnancy, and menopause, influences their lifetime exposure to estrogen,…
Staying active throughout middle age may lower women’s risk of dying early
We already know that exercising in midlife is tied to longevity. But how much of…
When consequences of pregnancy complications develop later in life
Pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia-marked by high blood pressure that can impair…
How chemotherapy can affect women’s sexual health – and what can help
Chemotherapy treatment in women can diminish hormone levels that affect sexual health and intimacy. It…
Diagnosinng and treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Most women experience some degree of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms - bloating, breast tenderness, food…