What does progesterone in oil do to your body? Put simply, progesterone helps prepare the uterine lining for an embryo and supports the hormonal environment needed in early pregnancy. Earlier in the cycle, estrogen helps build the endometrium, or uterine lining. Progesterone then helps mature that lining into a receptive environment for implantation. Progesterone in … [Read more…]
Americans have more trust in science than most of the rest of the world, according to a new survey of people in 140 countries, a finding that may seem difficult to explain in a country deeply divided by issues such as the benefits and harms of vaccines. According to the newest edition of the Wellcome … [Read more…]
Every 18 October marks World Menopause Day, a date to talk openly about a stage of life that every woman will go through. Menopause is not a disease, but it is a profound hormonal change that is worth understanding in order to look after your health in the medium and long term. A woman is … [Read more…]
The blood test I booked with Randox (as part of their complete women’s health package) The test I took was the Everywoman Complete, which is designed to give you a more complete picture of your health rather than looking at one isolated result. It measures up to 150 data points across a pretty extensive range … [Read more…]
Tara covers the business of health care. Her stories focus on hospitals, doctors, and how their business practices affect patients — especially when private equity gets involved. She also writes about health insurance and ideas for improving our broken health system. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Federal appeals court judges didn’t take … [Read more…]
4. Because sperm count matters, but sperm health is about more than that If you’ve ever looked at a semen analysis, you’ll know that sperm count tends to get a lot of attention. It’s important, but it’s only one part of the picture. A semen analysis can assess several different characteristics, including sperm concentration, motility, … [Read more…]
Ovulation. Endometriosis. And especially: menopause. These once taboo words — among others — have become part of our daily vocabulary and conversations, a sign of greater interest in, and knowledge of, women’s health. Yet even as women’s health has been receiving more attention than perhaps ever before, women remain poorly represented in clinical trials, and … [Read more…]
Sex is supposed to be enjoyable, and it shouldn’t hurt. Well, unless you’re into that! If things start to feel sore, dry, stingy or just a bit uncomfortable after menopause, you’re certainly not imagining it. Changes in our bodies during this time can make penetration feel different from how it used to. The good news? … [Read more…]
Twenty-five years ago, as the country still reeled from Sept. 11, the first of two batches of anthrax-laden envelopes were mailed from New Jersey to news media and congressional offices. All told, the letters caused 22 cases of anthrax disease, leading to five deaths; prompted considerable fear in the U.S.; and cost billions of dollars … [Read more…]
If you or someone close to you is taking the mini pill, or thinking about starting it, you’ve probably done at least one search on the side effects. From changes to your period and spotting to mood, skin and weight questions, there’s plenty of anecdotal information out there – but what does the evidence actually … [Read more…]