Women’s Health and Menopause Center Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

May your day be as bright and joyous as the autumn leaves. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂

May your day be as bright and joyous as the autumn leaves. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂

Why Heart Health Matters More After Menopause Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. After menopause, cardiovascular risk increases due to hormonal changes. Estrogen plays a protective role in maintaining flexible blood vessels and healthy cholesterol levels. As estrogen declines, risk factors may rise. How Menopause Affects the Heart Common changes include:…

Summer heat can intensify one of the most common menopause symptoms: hot flashes. If you’re already experiencing sudden warmth and sweating, the seasonal weather may add extra discomfort. But there are ways to manage hot flashes and stay cool during the warmer months. Dress light and breathable. Choose natural, moisture-wicking fabrics and loose clothing that…

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Vaginal discharge happens. It sounds gross, but there are good reasons for it. It can help keep the area clean by removing dead cells. It also assists with conception. Fluid can help move semen through the cervix to increase the chances of pregnancy. Things inside your body change with your menstrual cycle. There will likely…

Hormones regulate everything from mood to metabolism to reproductive health. What many don’t realize is that nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting hormone balance, especially for women navigating menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause. Your body needs specific nutrients to produce hormones and keep them in balance. For example: Healthy fats (like omega-3s in avocados,…

Women’s Health and Menopause is pleased to announce that the latest tests for our prenatal patients are available. A new test will analyze fetal DNA 10 times more accurately when screening for Downs Syndrome and five times more accurately when screening for Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome. The New England Journal of Medicine…