Women, Stay Safe When Taking Prescription Pain Medicinechevron_right
In recent years, the U.S. has experienced a dramatic increase in deaths caused by prescription painkillers. What’s more, overdose deaths among women have risen by more than 400% since 1999, compared with an increase of 265% among men.
What’s Postpartum Depression?chevron_right
Postpartum depression differs from the baby blues in that the symptoms are more severe and last longer. This type of depression affects around 13% of moms.
Pregnant? Take Care of Your Teethchevron_right
Expectant mothers have unique needs when it comes to dental care. Oral health may affect not only a woman’s overall health, but also that of her unborn baby. Here’s what you need to know.
Women’s Health Through the Decadeschevron_right
It’s never too late (or too early) to take care of your health. Here’s how women can improve their mental and physical well-being, decade by decade.
The Change Before ‘The Change’: Perimenopausechevron_right
You know you’ve reached menopause when you haven’t had a period—not even spotting—for 12 months in a row. But “the change” usually approaches gradually, starting in a woman’s mid- to late 40s. This stage is called perimenopause.
4 Common Health Problems in Womenchevron_right
Your health is the most important thing you have, so protecting it should be a top priority. Besides making healthy lifestyle choices, visiting your health care provider regularly can make a big difference. You should also have any recommended screenings—they can detect diseases even before you have symptoms.
5 Surprising Things That Can Affect Your Pregnancychevron_right
If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you probably already know about the negative effects that alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy eating can have for you and your growing baby. But other things in your everyday life can affect your pregnancy, too. Here are 5 to keep in mind.
Women’s Health Concerns Often Go Ignoredchevron_right
Compared with male patients, women who present with the same condition may not receive the same health care. In recent years, this has been found to happen with everything from skin conditions to neck pain to heart disease.
‘What’s Causing My Pelvic Pain?’chevron_right
Pelvic pain is a common problem for women. It’s a general term for pain that occurs below the belly button. That includes pain in the lower belly, lower back, buttocks, and genital area. About 14% of women in the U.S. have pelvic pain lasting for at least three to six months. Many others experience it occasionally.
For Sound Pregnancy Advice, Turn to Your OBchevron_right
Social media, online blogs, texts, emails, and even in person. People love to give advice, often whether you want it or not. It’s not just strangers trying to sell you something. Even well-meaning friends and family can pass on ineffective, outdated, or just plain unsafe suggestions.
Are You a Tired Mom? 4 Tips to Sleep Betterchevron_right
When your daily routine involves waking up early with your kids, putting in a full day at work, running errands, cooking dinner, and tucking everyone in to sleep before finally getting the chance to hit the pillow yourself, feeling fatigued seems unavoidable.
What Women Need to Know About Thyroid Diseasechevron_right
For being so tiny, the thyroid sure has a big job. The butterfly-shaped gland at the bottom of the neck makes the thyroid hormone, which affects nearly every tissue and organ in the body. It controls your heart rate and how fast you burn calories, among many other things.