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A new review of research evidence has explored the key differences in how women and men sleep, variations in their body clocks, and how this affects their metabolism. Published in Sleep Medicine Reviews, the paper highlights the crucial role sex plays in understanding these factors and suggests a person’s biological sex should be considered when …
Women who regularly swim in cold water report experiencing significant improvements to both their physical and mental menopause symptoms, according to research recently published in Post Reproductive Health that was led by researchers from the University College London (UCL). This study involved 1114 women, 785 of whom were experiencing symptoms of menopause to examine the …
In the realm of women’s health, the impact of reproductive factors on metabolic well-being has often been overlooked. However, emerging scientific research is now shedding light on the profound ways in which a woman’s reproductive experiences can shape her metabolic health. This expanded understanding is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers, as it empowers …
During the days leading up to their period (as well as during), women often experience disruptions in their sleep patterns and heightened feelings of anger. This study published in The Journal of Sleep Research, set out to shed light on the intricate relationship between women’s menstrual cycles, emotions, and sleep patterns. “Our research provides valuable …
Period products come in a variety of styles — liners, pads, tampons, cups and underwear — to help people feel comfortable during a menstrual bleed. But their labels don’t usually list the ingredients, so consumers don’t know what’s in their product of choice. Now, researchers have analyzed over 100 period products for fluorinated compounds, an …
The field of women’s hormone health is rapidly evolving as emerging research sheds light on the intricate complexities of hormonal fluctuations throughout the female lifespan. Striking and maintaining optimal endocrine balance throughout the reproductive years and menopausal transition remains a delicate objective at the forefront of functional anti-aging medicine. However, ongoing scientific discoveries have spearheaded …
Society has long accepted the natural decline of fertility and the onset of menopause as an inevitable part of life for women. An increased risk for age-related disease, disability, and cognitive decline, that just comes with the territory. However, the status quo of shifting hormone levels accompanied by cumbersome symptoms ranging from relatively mild (night …
Endometriosis is a fairly common but poorly-understood disease that is frequently undetected, untreated, and misdiagnosed. Current estimates of those who are affected by it range from 2% to 10% of all women in their reproductive years. According to the National Women’s Health Information Center, at least 5.5 million women in the United States have endometriosis. …
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder recently made headlines after TikTok influencer Dixie D’Amelio shared her diagnosis publicly. Though D’Amelio reportedly says she’s feeling better after learning more about the condition, she has also described PMDD as being disruptive to her personality and relationships. D’Amelio told followers she’d never felt so low, feeling like “I had no control …
What is endometriosis? According to the information posted at the Univeristy of Michigan on Women’s Health, it gets its name from the endometrium which is the uterus lining that gets shed every month during a menstrual period. When similar tissue is found outside of the uterus it (the tissue) responds to hormones that fluctuate during …