The Truth About PCOS: Birth Control, Infertility, and Gaps in Research
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed.
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Taboo or Liquid Gold? Period Blood Is the Key to Managing Women’s Health
Dr. Sara Naseri has pioneered research on just how useful this fluid is at managing so many aspects of female health.
“We Don’t Bleed Salt”: Exposing The Industry-Wide Flaw In Tampon Testing
Dr. Sharra Vostral reveals how this testing method started and the repercussions it continues to have on modern products.
Pain Is Not Womanhood: Earlier Diagnosing For Endometriosis
Dr. Jodie Avery explains why America’s current process isn’t aiding women with this disorder.
Medical Notes: Diagnosing Cancer on the Go, Brain Waves Can Predict a Stutter, and the Scientific Way To Feel Less Stressed
Why do autoimmune diseases affect more women than men? Diagnosing on the go. Are speech disorders all in your head? A scientific way to feel less stressed.
Medical Notes: How Social Media Is Giving You Inflammation, Gender Differences In Stroke Risk, And Eyeglasses Of The Future
Are all stroke victims treated equally? Glasses are getting an upgrade. Is the internet causing your inflammation?
Medical Notes: Your Ancestors Are Making You Sick, Drinking Water May Be Causing Early Menopause, and How Movement Improves Memory
Can obesity treatment also help your brain? Your ancestors may be the cause of your current illness. Is water harmful to older women? Exercise is good for more than just building muscle.
The Infertility-Causing Disease That May Not Be As Rare As We Thought
Lisa McCarty and Dr. Sigal Klipstein, a reproductive endocrinologist, explain the signs of Asherman’s – and when you should see a specialist.
‘It’s Just Easier To Not Include Women’: The Gender Bias in Health Care
Experts discuss the dangerous reality of gender bias in health care.
The Laser Treatment That Harms Breast Cancer Patients
A vaginal rejuvenation laser treatment has been accused of targeting breast cancer patients and not upholding its promises. An expert reveals how this treatment can cause worse harm and chronic pain to breast cancer patients.
Medical Notes: December 5, 2021
Research shows Black women have a higher risk of triple-negative breast cancers than previously known—nearly triple the risk of white women. Plus, online dating violence begins as early as age 12. And finally, science proves that when you’re nice to others, they’re more likely to be nice to you.
Forced Sterilization Still Exists in the U.S.
Entertainer Britney Spears claims in court that her conservator father won’t let her remove birth control. It’s merely the most celebrated recent case of something most people find surprising: forced sterilization still exists in the US, usually in cases of guardianship. Experts explain its legality, history & use.
