Latest news and stories about womens health in Portugal for expats and residents.
A new study evaluated 266 women and concluded that those who experienced angiogenic imbalance during pregnancy have a higher risk of memory impairment 3 to 6 years after giving birth.
With the aim of combating gender inequality in healthcare, SANT wants more research into women's health. Topics such as abortion, menopause, and cardiovascular diseases are on the table.
It is estimated to affect 190 million women of reproductive age worldwide, and about 350,000 in Portugal. However, the actual figures may be much higher due to late diagnosis.
Doctor Mary Branquinho and influencer Joaninha Reis appeared on 'Olá, Bom dia!' to discuss endometriosis and adenomyosis.
Statistics indicate that about 80% of women who develop breast cancer are over 50 years old, with the study addressing the changes in breast tissue that increase this vulnerability.
Statistics indicate that about 80% of women who develop breast cancer are over 50 years old. A study reveals the changes in breast tissue that increase this vulnerability.
Three million women in Portugal experience this. Most without protection.
Much more than hot flashes and night sweats: menopause can affect the heart, mental health, and sleep. Here is what experts say (and what women should know).
Endometriosis, where cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside the uterine cavity, affects about one in ten women of reproductive age.
This month brings to the centre of the conversation a health condition that is as common as it is frequently ignored.
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.
