Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
How can I get past that awful feeling that life is almost over? It makes me anxious and I feel like I'll never be happy again. BY Dr Vivian Diller Likes (71) Many women entering menopause feel as if life at one moment is just fine, and minutes later, everything shifts into darkness. If that's you, I'm here to assure you that you are not going crazy and you are not alone. Read more
Is there any benefit to getting a hormone panel done? BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (68) Hormonal testing can be of some value in trying to determine if symptoms may be related to menopause or other hormonal disorders such as thyroid disease. Read more
I'm Postmenopausal But Have Hot Flashes, Insomnia, And Other Symptoms. BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (58) Many women will continue to have hot flashes, trouble sleeping and other symptoms like low libido or pain with sex after they have completed the menopause transition and are considered postmenopausal. Read more
What's the difference between perimenopause and menopause? BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (49) Perimenopause means "around the menopause" and is the first of three phases that completes the menopause transition. Read more
The Importance of Seeking Support during the Menopause Transition BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (33) Living in isolation, particularly during stressful life experiences, has never been recommended for our health and happiness. Going through menopause in isolation is no exception. We know it's important to talk to our doctor when unusual changes occur with our body, but no one talks about or encourages us to talk to our friends or family when the physical changes are deeply personal, or could be perceived as embarrassing. Read more
Urinary Incontinence After Childbirth: Which Pad is Right for Me? BY Dr Staci Tanouye MD OB GYN Likes (0) Explains the importance of having a pad that can keep you fresh while managing bladder leaks and periods at the same time. Read more