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health21 hours ago•59 min saved

17 Eye-Opening Gynecologist Tips You Should Know

BuzzFeed assembles a list of 17 tips women say their gynecologists taught them, from asking for a smaller speculum and discussing pain management for exams or IUDs, to recognizing symptoms early and understanding the limits of screening (like HPV testing). It also covers vaginal health basics, the elasticity of the vagina after childbirth, and the importance of being heard and involved in medical decisions, all aimed at empowering patients to seek appropriate care.

via BuzzFeed|

#gynecology #health #health-tips

health3 days ago•6 min saved

Decade-Long Misdiagnosis Reveals Pelvic Prolapse Treated by Hysterectomy

A Florida deli manager spent about ten years with a vaginal bulge and frequent bathroom breaks before doctors finally diagnosed pelvic organ prolapse, a weakening of pelvic floor tissues. She was treated by a urogynecologist with a hysterectomy and supportive sutures to reposition the organs, resolving the bulge and symptoms. Pelvic prolapse is common (up to ~50% of women may experience it), but diagnosis and treatment are highly individualized.

via New York Post|

#health #hysterectomy #misdiagnosis

health3 days ago•5 min saved

Menstrual hormones may heighten ADHD symptoms, UK study suggests

A first-of-its-kind UK study from King’s College London and Queen Mary tracks 50 women with ADHD to map how hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle affect ADHD symptoms and medication effectiveness, using diaries to link cycle phase with focus, impulsivity, anxiety and daily functioning; early accounts suggest estrogen dips can worsen symptoms, underscoring the need for better diagnosis and personalized treatment for women.

via BBC|

#adhd #health #hormones

health-and-wellness5 days ago•3 min saved

Quiet the Night Sweats: Practical Tips for Better Sleep During Menopause

Night sweats affect up to 80% of menopausal women and can disrupt sleep; true night sweats come in waves and leave you drenched, often with a hot flush followed by a chill, and multiple factors beyond menopause can contribute. Management includes menopausal hormone therapy for suitable candidates, non-hormonal medications, good sleep hygiene and cooling bedding, modestly effective supplements, and lifestyle tweaks like limiting alcohol and spicy foods. Consult a clinician to tailor treatment and address underlying causes if symptoms persist.

via USA Today|

#health-and-wellness #menopause #night-sweats

health5 days ago•1 min saved

Lindsborg Welcomes New Family Doctor, Expanding Local Primary Care

Lindsborg Community Hospital announces Dr. Sara Teague, D.O., has joined the Family Health Care Clinic, with her husband Dr. Zak Tazkargy also now practicing there, expanding local primary care with a focus on preventive care, chronic disease management and women’s health. Dr. Teague will begin seeing patients in September, and a meet-and-greet for the pair is planned July 24 at Crown and Rye on Main Street.

via Salina Post|

#family-health-care-clinic #health #lindsborg

health6 days ago•10 min saved

NHS to roll out rapid, non-invasive endometriosis tests to cut diagnosis time

The NHS in England and Wales will offer rapid, non-invasive endometriosis tests, a move lauded by patients who endured years of pain and invasive diagnoses; it could slash the nine-year average wait for a diagnosis and spare women from multiple hospital visits, though a blood-test diagnostic is still being researched and access will matter.

via BBC|

#diagnosis #endometriosis #health

health6 days ago•8 min saved

Danish study links some hormonal contraceptives to rare brain tumor risk

A Danish study of ~3 million women over 25 years finds that certain hormonal contraceptives, especially injectable medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), are linked to a higher risk of meningioma, a rare and usually benign brain tumor. The risk is greatest during active use and generally fades within five years after stopping; absolute risk remains small (about 5 of 1,000 lifetime, rising to ~6 per 1,000 for Depo-Provera users aged 25–44). Weaker associations are seen with combined oral contraceptives and mini-pills. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, emphasize weighing benefits against rare risks and consulting doctors before changing methods; ongoing EMA investigations and FDA labeling reflect precautionary responses.

via ScienceAlert|

#contraception #epidemiology #health

health9 days ago•3 min saved

NHS to speed up endometriosis diagnosis with two rapid tests

NICE approves two non-invasive tests—Endotest and EndoSure—for rapid endometriosis diagnosis on the NHS in England and Wales, with a three-year draft approval to gather more evidence. Endotest uses a saliva test for microRNAs; EndoSure measures gut electrical activity to produce results in about 45 minutes. A third test, DotEndo, needs more research. Intended for patients where suspicion remains after normal exams or inconclusive imaging, these tests aim to cut the typical multi-year diagnostic delay and speed access to treatment.

via The Guardian|

#diagnostics #endometriosis #health

health10 days ago•7 min saved

Stronger Muscles, Stronger Heart: A Simple Plan for Women’s Cardiovascular Health

A study of over 117,000 women over about 14.5 years found that performing two or more hours of resistance (strength) training weekly lowers major cardiovascular disease risk by 20% and heart attack risk by 44%, with the greatest benefit when combined with regular aerobic activity and low sedentary time. The piece offers a practical 30-minute, four-day-per-week routine using bodyweight and a dumbbell to reach the two-hour weekly target.

via CNN|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #heart-health

well-being12 days ago•22 min saved

Birth and menopause collide: more women over 40 face both postpartum and perimenopause

An increasing number of mothers over 40 report overlapping postpartum and perimenopausal symptoms—mood swings, brain fog and sleep disruption—as hormonal changes from childbirth intersect with aging, illustrated by a 44-year-old mom’s experience after a 2024 birth.

via The Washington Post|

#aging #hormones #perimenopause

health14 days ago•5 min saved

What Your Period Blood Is Trying to Tell You

This health piece explains how to read your period for warning signs: large clots bigger than a quarter, heavy bleeding that soaks a pad or tampon within an hour, irregular cycles outside 21–38 days, and periods lasting longer than six days; it notes normal color and texture changes, advises monitoring with pads to gauge clots, and urges medical consultation when heavy bleeding or severe pain disrupts daily life, as conditions like PMOS/PCOS, fibroids or endometriosis could be involved.

via New York Post|

#clots #health #heavy-bleeding

health21 days ago•64 min saved

When Doctors Didn’t Listen, She Read Her Own Scans and Found the Truth

A HuffPost health feature recounts how Aly Worsham, frustrated by doctors who dismissed her abdominal pain, downloaded a DICOM viewer and taught herself to read medical images. She eventually identified adenomyosis and related pelvic issues, endured multiple surgeries, and uncovered a pituitary tumor after years of silence and misdiagnosis, including a life-threatening meningitis/sepsis scare. The piece argues that gender bias and the health system’s gaps force many women to become their own radiologists and advocates, urging patients to seek second opinions and read their records to push for proper care.

via Yahoo|

#adenomyosis #health #misdiagnosis

health25 days ago•11 min saved

Vaginal Self-Exams: When They Help and When They Don’t

Vaginal self-exams aren’t generally recommended or necessary, since they’re not reliable for detecting infections or cancer and can cause unnecessary worry. They may be useful in rare cases—for checking IUD string placement, assessing symptoms, or understanding pain—but routine gynecologist visits remain the best way to monitor vaginal health. If a lump is felt, it’s usually benign, but any new or hard lump should be evaluated by a clinician for proper diagnosis and care.

via HuffPost|

#gynecology #health #iud

health27 days ago•4 min saved

Four simple at-home moves to kick-start strength training after 50

A 50-year-old PT, Sasha of Stronger with Sasha, shares four essential at-home exercises—squat, incline push-up, Romanian deadlift, and bent-over row—to start strength training later in life. Aims include boosting bone density and reducing osteoporosis risk for menopausal women; these compound moves target key patterns (hinge, squat, push/pull) and can be done with minimal gear (even water bottles) and no gym, with progressions from counter or wall to floor as you get stronger.

via Women's Health|

#bone-density #health #home-workouts

health28 days ago•3 min saved

Birth-Control Pill Linked to Emotional Eating, Study Finds

A JAMA Network Open study of 422 women across two cycles found that taking the combined oral contraceptive pill on active-pill days is linked to higher emotional eating compared with inactive-pill days, with risk present even among those with prior binge-eating symptoms; researchers caution that not all users are affected and note that self-monitoring over time may help reduce episodes, calling for more work to identify who is most vulnerable.

via Gizmodo|

#birth-control #emotional-eating #health