Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
I'm 59 And LBL Affects My Job And Intimacy. Time To Talk To My Doctor! Likes (85) I'm so glad you found the courage to talk with your doctor. I wish more women would seek the advice of a qualified medical... Read more
Why do I forget things so easily? I feel like an idiot sometimes. BY Dr Vivian Diller Likes (85) As Baby Boomers hit midlife, a great deal of research is being done to understand memory loss, though researchers have yet to find definite answers. Read more
Women's Advice On How To Look And Feel Your Best As You Age BY Dr Vivian Diller Likes (84) Aging gracefully -- is it just a pleasant, if redundant, phrase used by TV and magazine advertisers to get women to buy their products? Or is it an aphorism we use to describe how we'd like to see ourselves -- especially as menopause makes us feel anything but graceful? Read more
Everyone's Menopause Health Needs Differ: How to Discover Yours BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (84) Menopause is one of the most important health transitions women will face in their life, yet so many women feel overwhelmed with the many choices and decisions we have to make. There are several aspects to manage, from what to do regarding their symptoms to the increased health risks of heart disease and osteoporosis. I hear stories, over and over again, about doctors who are not willing to spend the time to sit down with their patients and answer their questions. In addition, many women report feeling that their doctors are stuck in the "one size fits all" mentality, forgetting that their patient is unique. Read more
I'm 42 years old and just experienced the first signs of menopause. Is there any treatment that can postpone it? BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (83) Our ovaries have a built-in clock, so the timing of menopause is likely genetically predetermined long before the first signs of menopause appear... Read more
My Partner Says My Menopause Makes Me Moody. What Should I Do? BY Dr Vivian Diller Likes (83) Your partner may be able to perceive your mood swings better than you can at this stage. Keep an open mind that it's possible you are, in fact, more emotional. Read more