Understanding Your PCOS Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including its causes, symptoms and which hormones are involved. There are around 5 million women in the United States who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This is a hormonal condition that affects women […]
In a recent New York Times article, the author details her spiral into perimenopause. A stage in life of which she feels utterly unequipped to navigate, and yet when she reaches out to the experts to help, answers remain elusive. So, what should women be doing about perimenopause and menopause? And why are so many […]
A Recent Study Shows That Low Male Sex Drive is Associated with Increased Risk of Early Death In a recent study, scientists found that men with a low sex drive were almost twice (1.82 times) as likely to suffer an early death. While these scientists believe sex to have its own health benefits, they do […]
Are you struggling with hair loss? It is understandable to feel discouraged and self-conscious when going through physical change. In fact, as many as 30 million women experience hair loss. Fortunately, there are solutions. This guide can educate you about what may cause your hair loss and how to treat it, so you can feel […]
The symptoms of menopause can really flip a woman’s quality of life upside down. This wide range of symptoms can attack your ability to focus, sleep, exercise, and more. Menopause can also diminish your sexual desire and affect your physical appearance in different ways, such as hair loss and weight gain, among many others. Simply […]
Hypothyroidism affects about 3% of men and about 8% of women globally. This number is likely to be higher as many people are not diagnosed. Hypothyroidism is common, yet many people do not realize they have a hypothyroid condition. Hypothyroidism can cause issues with weight management, energy, sleep, mood, and more. Many people write off […]
The Lupus Foundation of America estimated that there are around 1.5 million Americans that have some form of lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory disease that is caused when your immune system starts to attack its own tissues and organs. This autoimmune disease can affect your skin, joints, and internal organs such as the kidneys, lungs, […]
The human body changes a lot as it ages, and a lot of those changes are linked to your testosterone and estrogen levels. You may experience changes to cognitive function, mood, sexual function, bone density, energy levels, and other functions. DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is one of the hormones created in the adrenal gland and plays […]
The United States is home to more than 14 million people who suffer from Hashimoto’s disease. This disease is a type of autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. It is located in the throat, and it is responsible for certain hormonal functions, metabolism, and more. Hashimoto’s disease is also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Diagnosis […]
Although it affects over 1.3 million Americans, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can go undiagnosed in many people for years. For unknown reasons, RA tends to be more common in women but the symptoms are largely the same for everyone. Learning more about RA can help patients understand, receive a diagnosis, and manage the condition. Let this […]
More than 1.6 million people in the United States alone suffer from type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is often more severe than type 2 diabetes, and it lasts for a person’s entire life. Even though this disease is an unfortunate thing to have, there are treatments that can allow these people to live fulfilling […]
