Menopause

Women undergoing menopause should focus on these three nutrients

Simrun Chopra suggests an eating protocol that can be modified for each person's unique concerns. She mentioned that there are three things that are usually a starting point when it comes to nutrition as nearly all women at this stage benefit from it.

Women can keep spine healthy after 35: Here's how

The spine is crucial to overall body movement and structure and simple lifestyle changes can aid in the improvement and maintenance of long-term bone and spine health

Last decade sees steady rise in heart attacks in women; menopause, stress leading causes

Once a woman starts experiencing menopause, the risk of suffering from a cardiovascular disease increases, including those women who have suffered early or surgical menopause

Risk of sexually transmitted infections high but underdiagnosed among adults above 45

The stigma attached to sexual activity in later life coupled with lack of awareness leads to many misconceptions about safe sex and STIs.

Premature menopause may cause changes linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, finds study

Menopause not only mark the end of fertility in women but also causes huge hormonal fluctuations which affect the overall function of the body and mind.

Uterine fibroids: What you need to know about symptoms, risk factors and treatment

A pelvic ultrasound is the only way to confirm if a woman has fibroids and doctors may recommend an MRI to reconfirm this diagnosis if they have any doubts.

New studies on menopause throw better light on women’s sexual desire, sleep issues and symptom management

Hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, sleep problems, weight gain and vaginal dryness are just some of the symptoms associated with menopause that plague most women.

High blood pressure during pregnancy may cause severe menopause symptoms, claims research

The researchers found that women who had gestational hypertension experienced more bothersome menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats, as compared to women who had no history of hypertension at all.

International Women's Day Part 6: Do women need calcium supplements in their 20s?

Women have a lower bone density than men, so they need a regular source of calcium and vitamin D to keep their bones sturdy.

Is spotting normal or should you be worried

Light vaginal bleeding outside of your period is known as intermenstrual bleeding. Though not uncommon, it can be a symptom of some other health problem.