As an adult female, you are probably well aware that menopause is the time of your life in which menstruation ends – typically when you’re in your 40s or 50s. It is diagnosed once you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Although menopause is a natural biological process, it comes with certain unwelcome physical symptoms – such as hot flashes, night sweats, chills, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, weight gain, slowed metabolism, thinning hair, and dry skin – as well as emotional ... [Read More]
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Women’s Mental Health: The Connection Between Emotional Well-being And Reproductive Health
The body chemicals we call hormones affect both a woman’s reproductive capacity and her mental health. In addition, mental health can also affect reproductive capacity and hormones. If you are experiencing painful periods, cannot get pregnant or feel depressed after giving birth, keep reading. We’ll explore how mental health affects reproductive health. Infertility And Mental Health Between 40 to 60 percent of both men and women who have clinical depression and anxiety also struggle with ... [Read More]
Women’s Health and the Pandemic
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has caught the world unaware, and we have yet to see the full extent of the damage it has done to our economies and the healthcare system. It has also affected every aspect of our lives including our physical and mental health. In homes around the country, COVID-19 has had a specific impact on the lives of women. Let’s talk about a couple of the major things that have drastically affected the lives of women during the pandemic, and where you can go to start ... [Read More]