Women’s Health
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The Emotional Impact of Miscarriage
Coping with the loss of a pregnancy can take a toll on both a person and a relationship. Here’s why — and what to do about it.
5 Myths About Menopause
Debunking common misconceptions about this inevitable phase.
How to Be an Ally to Women in the Workplace
March is Women’s History Month. Discover ways you can support your colleagues and celebrate their success, plus seven ideas to be your own best advocate at work.
How to Strengthen Your Pelvic-Floor Muscles
Strengthen your pelvic-floor muscles with these two simple exercises.
Bye-Bye, Baby Weight
Celebrity moms make it look effortless, but dropping post-delivery pounds can be challenging. Here’s what to expect, what to do, and how to cope.
14 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful for Women
There are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.
Balancing Your Sex Hormones
This group of hormones can impact everything from fertility and libido to weight management and mood. Learn the role they play and how to tell if they’re off, plus seven strategies to help keep them balanced.
I’m a Registered Dietitian and I’m Pregnant — Here’s What I Eat
Using food to nourish your body is always important, but perhaps even more so during pregnancy. Here’s a look at how I’m fueling my body for the health of myself and my baby.
What Is Diastasis Recti — and How Can I Heal From It?
Munira Hudani, PT, is on a mission to reframe how we think and talk about diastasis recti, a condition that is common after pregnancy and involves the linea alba. In this interview, she shares what it is, how it’s caused, and how to heal it.
A Women’s Guide: 5 Practical Ways to Balance Hormones
An imbalance in hormones can be to blame for weight gain and other unwanted symptoms — and learning to balance them is often people’s secret to success.
Low Testosterone: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Low testosterone is more common than people realize — in both men and women. Here’s what you need to know, so you know what to do.
How to Exercise When You’re Pregnant
These guidelines and training tips for prenatal and postpartum fitness can help keep you strong and safe through pregnancy and beyond.
How to Support Your Vaginal Microbiome
Here are eight ways to balance your vagina’s pH level — and keep infection at bay.
Should Women Try the Keto Diet?
Some women don’t do well with the keto diet, while others do. It might come down to hormones, says one expert.
Do Women Experience More Stress Than Men?
The stress gap between men and women may be growing, according to recent research. Here are three ways to manage stress — for everyone.
The Truth About Postpartum Hormones and Healing: A Q&A With Aviva Romm, MD
An integrative-medicine doc, who is also a midwife, shares the ins and outs of postpartum hormones — plus tips to support yourself.
What to Know About Postpartum Exercise
During the “fourth trimester,” it’s important to respect your body’s recovery time and ease back into a fitness routine.
How to Reverse Female Hair Loss
Here are 11 reasons you might be losing hair — and what you can do about it.
What Your Period Is Trying to Tell You
Here are nine things to know about your monthly cycle.
What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother: A Q&A With Alexandra Sacks, MD
The reproductive psychiatrist who is popularizing the term “matrescence” shares how we can have a more honest conversation about the emotional challenges of motherhood.
How Your Hormones Affect Weight Loss
In his book, The Setpoint Diet, New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Bailor talks about how to balance your hormones and lose weight naturally.