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health2 days ago•5 min saved

Misread Symptoms: How Bias Delays Life-Saving Diagnoses for Women with Stroke and Heart Issues

Women’s symptoms are often dismissed as anxiety, delaying diagnosis of stroke and heart conditions. The piece follows Christy Kirk, whose stroke was initially treated as a panic attack, and Kait Leno, whose heart issues were repeatedly misattributed to anxiety before correct diagnoses and treatments. It notes a 2023 Frontiers study highlighting gender bias in medicine, and describes how patient advocacy and tools like AI symptom logging are helping women seek proper evaluation and care.

via USA Today|

#health #heart-disease #medical-bias

health3 days ago•4 min saved

Clearing the myths: perimenopause, contraception, and hormone options

Social-media misinformation on perimenopause is causing confusion about symptoms and contraception, with some women stopping contraception or chasing unproven remedies. Experts say perimenopause can start in the 40s, symptoms overlap with other conditions, and a GP check is key to accurate diagnosis and pregnancy protection. Contraception choices vary, including newer pills with natural estrogen that may lower clot risk, non-hormonal options, and discussion of HRT; there is no single best method, so personalized guidance is essential.

via The Guardian|

#contraception #health #hrt

health6 days ago•5 min saved

Start Small, Stay Flexible: Practical Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

Intermittent fasting can aid weight loss for some people, but it’s not universal. Start with shorter windows (like 12:12) and increase gradually, focus on timing rather than deprivation, and prioritize high‑quality foods. Be mindful of overeating during eating periods, and recognize that women may need shorter fasting windows. IF isn’t recommended for children, pregnant/breastfeeding individuals, or certain medical conditions without medical supervision, and sustainability and personalization are key for long-term success.

via Healthline|

#habits #health #intermittent-fasting

health9 days ago•6 min saved

Adenomyosis: the quiet pain behind heavy, debilitating periods

Adenomyosis affects about one in ten women and can cause heavy, painful, and irregular periods, yet many patients report dismissal by clinicians and stigma in the workplace. The condition is hard to diagnose, with research exploring blood tests and home kits for earlier detection, while advocates call for greater education and awareness of menstrual health.

via BBC|

#adenomyosis #endometriosis #health

health-and-medicine14 days ago•156 min saved

PMOS: New global name for PCOS to spotlight systemic health

After a 14-year global consensus involving 56 organizations and about 22,000 participants, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to reflect its systemic hormonal and metabolic nature. The rename aims to reduce stigma, improve diagnosis, and align clinical practice over the next three years, with around 1 in 8 women affected by PMOS. The effort was led by researchers including Prof. Helena Teede and advocacy by Lorna Berry, highlighting the shift away from a cyst-centric view to a broader endocrine health perspective.

via Ground News|

#endocrinology #health-and-medicine #pcos

health17 days ago•6 min saved

PCOS renamed PMOS to better reflect broad metabolic and endocrine health risks

Health researchers have renamed PCOS to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) to better reflect its wide hormonal and metabolic effects; a global consortium says the old name contributed to delayed diagnosis, stigma, and siloed research. The change could alter clinical care by prompting broader metabolic and cardiovascular screening, expand funding beyond reproductive health, and spur new treatments for the roughly 10–13% of reproductive-age women affected.

via The New York Times|

#endocrinology #health #metabolic-syndrome

health17 days ago•30 min saved

PCOS Gets a New Name: PMOS Signals a Broader Endocrine Disorder

A Lancet-published renaming led by endocrinologist Helena Teede changes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect the disorder’s wide metabolic and cardiovascular effects. Diagnosis shifts away from ovarian cysts, using 2 of 3 criteria (androgens, irregular menses, or high AMH/ovarian follicles), with ultrasound needing less emphasis. The rename is intended to broaden research funding and change treatment approaches beyond fertility, with PMOS slated to replace PCOS in ICD classification by 2028, though some opposition from those tied to the PCOS branding is expected.

via Time Magazine|

#diagnosis #endocrinology #health

health17 days ago•3 min saved

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Rebranded as PMOS to Reflect Full Health Impact

Medical experts say PCOS should be renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to capture its wide-ranging effects on metabolic, endocrine, cardiovascular, reproductive, and mental health, with the aim of improving diagnosis, treatment, and research.

via PhillyVoice|

#health #medical-terminology #metabolic-syndrome

health17 days ago•6 min saved

PMOS Renames PCOS to Reflect Metabolic-Endocrine Reality for 170 Million Women

Global experts and patient groups have renamed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its hormonal and metabolic features and reduce stigma; the shift, supported by more than 50 organizations and published in The Lancet after 14 years of work, aims to improve diagnosis and care for about 170 million women worldwide, with full implementation in the 2028 international guideline update and new evidence showing no increase in abnormal ovarian cysts.

via Endocrine Society|

#diagnosis #endocrine #health

health17 days ago•18 min saved

PMOS rename reframes PCOS as a broader endocrine-metabolic condition

After more than a decade of global consultation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its hormonal and metabolic impacts. Led by Prof. Helena Teede and backed by 56 medical and patient groups across six continents, the change aims to reduce misunderstanding and improve diagnosis and care, with the new name to be incorporated into international guidelines by 2028.

via The Guardian|

#endocrinology #health #pcos

health-and-medicine22 days ago•6 min saved

Hormone Therapy Cuts Visceral Fat in Aging Women Post-Hip Fracture

A study of 66 women over 65 recovering from hip fracture found that applying testosterone gel alongside exercise reduced visceral fat buildup, while overall body fat stayed similar to controls, suggesting a targeted approach to improve recovery and long-term health in aging bodies.

via ScienceDaily|

#aging #health-and-medicine #hip-fracture

health29 days ago•3 min saved

A New Era in Women’s Health: Menopause Care Shifts Toward Individualized Treatment and Inclusive Research

As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, a WTOP series highlights how menopause care is moving from early 2000s fear of HRT to personalized therapy guided by updated FDA risk–benefit guidance, with increasing emphasis on sex‑specific, inclusive research (NIH policy and a 2024 executive order) and broader attention to how hormonal changes affect both general and oral health.

via WTOP|

#clinical-trials #fda #health

health29 days ago•4 min saved

Endometriosis: end the 'white-knuckle' pain culture and seek proper care

Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women and is often misdiagnosed for a decade. Experts urge patients not to normalize chronic pain and to advocate for care. Management centers on an anti-inflammatory lifestyle (Mediterranean diet, omega-3s, regular exercise, acupuncture) and may include supplements; medical options to suppress ovulation exist but aren’t curative, and surgery is not a guaranteed cure. Diagnosis lacks a gold-standard tool, and infertility is common in affected couples, underscoring the need for holistic, proactive care.

via New York Post|

#anti-inflammatory-diet #endometriosis #health

health1 month ago•19 min saved

Perimenopause Demystified: 5 Essential Truths From OB/GYNs

Perimenopause is a real hormonal transition with fluctuating hormones that can cause night sweats, mood changes, weight gain, and irregular periods; diagnosis is tricky because symptoms overlap with other conditions, so self-advocacy is key; management focuses on symptom relief through lifestyle changes and, when appropriate, hormone therapy.

via The Washington Post|

#health #menopause #mental-health

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Inside Kayla Barnes-Lentz’s high-tech longevity regimen and ovarian-age testing

Kayla Barnes-Lentz, a 35-year-old longevity influencer, maintains a highly controlled, tech-heavy routine (home hyperbaric chamber, PEMF, saunas, red-light therapy, strict 5 a.m. wake time, performance-focused meals) and publicly tracks health biomarkers—including an ovarian age test that shows age 30—while noting that science hasn’t proven that lowering biological age extends life. The story also covers her medical-grade protocol, ongoing research gaps in women’s health, and the financial and professional systems supporting her platform and businesses.

via USA Today|

#health #hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy #longevity