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Menopause is still a taboo. No one prepares us for what we will face, unlike what happens during puberty or pregnancy. This is partly due to how society is organised. A column by Andrea Zamorano.
Endometriosis can cause intense cramps, pain during sexual intercourse or bowel movements, and profoundly affect quality of life. The disease affects approximately 190 million people worldwide and its cause remains unidentified. Doctors warn that debilitating menstrual pain is “not normal”.
Text by PD Dr Med. Benedikt Kranzbühler Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and frustrating problem, particularly for women, but also for men and older adults. A recurrent The post Recurrent urinary tract infections appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Menopause appears to accelerate processes naturally associated with ageing. British researchers studied almost 125,000 women.
Home Health Menopause in the age of misinformation: Why individualised specialist care matters Menopause in the age of misinformation: Why individualised specialist care matters Perimenopause and menopause have finally moved into the public spotlight.
At first glance, passing urine is nothing mysterious — any creature with a bladder and urethra can do it. However, there are mistakes that almost all women make that can lead to urinary leakage and even incontinence. Learn what they are and how to avoid them.
Menopause may be linked to cognitive changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease, caused by a reduction in grey matter volume in brain regions associated with emotion and memory, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge.