WomenTalk: The Role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners: Contraceptive Care
During this three-part WomenTalk series, we partnered with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health to explore the role nurse practitioners play in contraceptive, maternal, and menopause care. In this episode, we will discuss new contraceptive options and their safety and effectiveness. We’ll also look at how to
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, around the same time as the first drug approved by the FDA. cold cap came out. I heard on the news about the possible hair-saving helmet and crossed all my follicles thinking it could work for me as I prepared to start
Sciatica: What It Is and How To Treat It
Do you experience numbness, tingling, or pain in your buttocks or lower back that radiates down your legs? If so, you may have a condition called sciatica. Often overlooked as having back problems, approximately 16% of Australians struggle with back problems. Some of the issues are related to sciatica. But
Medicare and Obesity – HealthyWomen
For millions of people living with obesity, the class of weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists has been a game-changer (think Wegovy and Zepbound). Studies show that people taking these medications can lose more weight than with lifestyle changes alone. But for one group of Americans (people on Medicare) at
How to Maintain Your Cosmetic Tattooing and Permanent Makeup for Long-Lasting Results
Image by Ron Lach in Pexels.com Cosmetic tattoos and permanent makeup are preferred by people looking for permanent or long-lasting makeup. However, to ensure your investment lasts as long as possible, proper aftercare and ongoing maintenance is essential. Let’s explore some essential tips that will help you preserve the beauty
I Help Other Moms Learn About Microdosing
as told to Jacqueline Froeber In 2019, my best friend/business partner and I took our hit “fatherly wrong” live comedy act, “The Pump and Dump Show,” to the next level. After touring the country for six years and performing in front of thousands of mothers, we decided it was time
My Endometrial Cancer Hid in Menopause
as told to Erica Rimlinger As far as I knew, I wasn’t going through menopause. I was going through “the change.” Like many women of my generation, I grew up in a home, community, and society that talked vaguely about “change” and the “problems” that arose when you reached a
Tips for Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers
Spanish If you are caring for someone with head and neck cancer, you may be at higher risk for caregiver burnout than other groups of cancer caregivers. A 2023 study in JAMA Network Open found that caregivers of people suffering from head and neck cancer are at higher risk for
The Osteoporosis and Depression Connection
October 20, 2024 is World Osteoporosis Day. As the old saying goes, sticks and stones can break your bones, but neglecting your bone health will harm you. If it’s been a while since you’ve thought about your bones, we understand. Bone health is underestimated. But it is also very important.
Facts About Menopause – HealthyWomen
October 18, 2024 is World Menopause Day. Menopause is a natural part of life that every menstruating person will go through at some point. But if you feel self-conscious talking about menopause, we listen to you. Even though more than half of the population experiences this change, there are still
Can’t Vote Yet? You Still Have a Voice
By Julia Díaz (she/her), 17 years old, editor October 17, 2024 In less than a month, the United States will elect its next president. Other elections will also be held, such as those for your school board or other local and state representatives. Election winners have the power to create
Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer – HealthyWomen
Laurel Post always knew she wanted to breastfeed. But her plan to breastfeed her son for at least two years was derailed after 15 months when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. If she had time to prepare, Laurel could have expressed and stored her own
