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The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert
Staying healthy as a woman over age 40 starts with asking the right questions, doctors say.
Riley Gaines: Trans athletes make women's sports a civil rights issue
We can be a powerful, unstoppable force for good in protecting women’s sport, ensuring that the next generation of female athletes can compete with dignity and equal chances of opportunity...
Cycle syncing could be just the thing missing from your skin-care routine
Experts say syncing your skin care to your cycle can aid in keeping your complexion fresh, clear and under control all month long.
Viral 'rage rituals' allow women to 'get angry,' while spending thousands to break things, shriek in the woods
"There's no place where you can see women be able to be angry like that, and it not be condemned. 'She's just hormonal. She's just unhinged. She's just crazy. She's...
Survey reveals knowledge gap in fertility issues among women
A recent survey of 2,000 American women aged 18 to 40 showed that 70% of respondents who have not faced fertility issues before, said they have never had a conversation...
My period once lasted 4 months -- I'm only 21, but extreme menstrual cycles have ruined my life
A woman who once had a period that lasted four months has told how her menstrual cycles are ruining her life.
Gen Z sex fears exposed — therapists reveal 5 common worries, from body shaming to unwanted nudes
The Young and the Sexless.
I thought my vagina was broken — turns out I have this little-known disorder
“The pelvic floor is guarding the body,” says Dr. Angela James, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and founder of Sydney Pelvic Clinic.
I'm a doctor — here are 4 key ways for women to change workouts to ease period cramps
"Starting these routines before or after menstruation helps the body acclimate, making exercise more enjoyable and effective when menstruation does occur."
Amy Schumer reveals rare disorder diagnosis amid fan concern: 'Something was wrong'
Schumer has hit headlines in recent weeks after fans remarked on her "puffy face."
From boomers to Gen Z, women of all generations feel this subject is still stigmatized
Thirty-eight percent of women feel like society has a negative stigma about women discussing their bodies — especially Gen Z (55%), according to new research.
I'm a gynecologist — avoid doing these 3 things before an appointment
Forty percent of US women say they visit or consult an obstetrician or gynecologist at least once a year, according to 2018 data from the research firm Ipsos.
Ibuprofen gelatin cocktail touted on TikTok as method to delay periods — but is it safe?
"I drank two ibuprofens and I drank gelatin ... and that stopped my period," Cardi B bragged.
Experts warn about hidden birth control pill risks after 2 young women die in the same month
A coroner has warned about the risks of the contraceptive pill after two women died in the same month in similar circumstances.
Here's another reason to worry about what happens when you sit all day
Sitting is the new smoking, many health experts say, as sedentary lifestyles have a serious impact on our health. Here's yet one more issue that can arise.
Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs: Penn State study
From 1980 to 2018, per capita spending on prescription drugs spiked more than 700%, from $140 to $1,073.
NYC women should use spray paint, not pepper spray, to ward off attackers: influencer
As unprovoked attacks on women leave New Yorkers on edge, Monique "Moe" Black, a 29-year-old model says a can of spray paint is more reliable.
Former Olympian opens up on ‘taboo’ heavy menstrual bleeding: 'Shouldn't be this bloody difficult'
“I was definitely one of those women who thought my heavy periods were normal – probably because it’s not a conversation you have with your friends every day,” Pittman, who...
I had colon cancer twice before 50 — these are the signs doctors missed
"I hope that even if one person makes their case for more treatment options and it saves them, then that is why I am speaking out," Sherri Rollins wrote.
You can’t trust Vlad, Biden deserves impeachment and other commentary
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's directing a House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.