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When a Painful Cramp isn’t Just a Painful Cramp: a Guide to Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to that in the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere within the

Why is Depression More Prevalent in Women?

Major depression is a widespread chronic illness that significantly contributes to the global burden of disease. In 2010, depressive disorders

The Gender Gap in Alzheimer’s: Why Women Are at Higher Risk 

Picture yourself in a room surrounded by people. If each person were to raise their hand to indicate they have

Reviving Passion: Exploring Causes and Solutions for Low Libido 

Low libido means having a low appetite for sex and, just like vaginismus, it falls under the category of sexual

The Silent Toll: How Workplace Stress Disrupts Women’s Menstrual Health in High-Pressure Careers

The workplaces in today’s modern society stand responsible for stimulating high stresses and intense pressures in their employees. Despite the

Nourishing the Journey: The Vital Role of Good Nutrition During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a transformative period in a woman’s life. The excitement that comes with the journey is unparalleled, an astonishing

Balancing Minds and Hormones: Unraveling the Impact of Contraceptives on Young Girls’ Mental Health

Balancing Minds and Hormones: Unraveling the Impact of Contraceptives on Young Girls' Mental Health Janani Devkumar August 2024 The growing

Amenorrhea: How The Absence of Menstruation Can Be a Problem

If you have a uterus, there’s a chance your period has not always come on a regular monthly basis. The

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Enlightening the Complexity of Maternal Mortality 

About every two minutes, a maternal death occurred in the year 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Maternal

PCOS: Can It Affect Brain Function? 

Whether this is the first time you are hearing about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or not, the name of this

Breast Health Awareness: Understanding Breast Cancer Risk Factors & Screening Guidelines 

Breast cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent health concerns among women worldwide. In the pursuit of women’s

Long-Lasting Effects of Social Media: Understanding How Online Misogyny is Affecting Our Youth

In recent years, the social media landscape has veered perilously towards misogyny. Far-right influencers like Andrew Tate, championing toxic masculinity

The Dynamics of In Vitro Fertilization and Embracing Autonomy 

Over the past five decades, IVF has emerged as a transformative treatment option for women,  representing a substantial technological advancement

Learning to Exercise With, Not Against, Your Cycle 

Across the world, approximately 26% of the population menstruates each month. The majority of these individuals experience their first period

Autism in Women: Why it Can Easily Fly Under the Radar 

Rachel Moseley, a Psychology Lecturer at Bournemouth University, recounts how she had endured bullying, social isolation, and depression throughout her

Reading and Mental Health

Scientists have proven that humans have been reading and writing for about 5,000 years. This can be traced back to

Back To Basics: Menstrual Cycles 

Despite the amount of biology, anatomy, and even sex education classes taught in schools, the vast majority of people still

The Speculum: Outdated Device and Practices

The Speculum: Outdated Device and Practices  Samantha Chang February 2024 The speculum is often cited as the most uncomfortable part

The Underrepresentation of Women in Research and Clinical Trials 

Whether we are talking about the people conducting and authoring research or the individuals who serve as the participants in

Empowering Women’s Health: The Impact of Medical Technology

In the constantly changing field of medicine, the relationship between women's health and technological breakthroughs is a bright spot of

Osteoporosis – Make No Bones About It: A Serious Health Issue for Women of All Ages

Osteoporosis - Make No Bones About It: A Serious Health Issue for Women of All Ages Karen Spooner-Bunn January 2024

CarevixTM: A Modern Device to Combat Outdated Gynecological Practices

The tenaculum is a gynecological instrument over a century old, created during the Civil War by Dr. Samuel-Jean Pozzi. Inspired

Women’s Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering and Helping the Community

Women's Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering and Helping the Community Makayla Anderson January 2024 Volunteering is a vital source in