Hypothyroidism and Depression
Although they’re separate diseases, depression is sometimes a symptom of hypothyroidism. That’s when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. Medication can boost those levels, and…
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
When you have hypothyroidism, you may not realize it at first. The symptoms come on slowly. Some of them, like fatigue, happen when you have other conditions,…
Fatigued or Full Throttle: Is Your Thyroid to Blame?
Feeling all revved up, even at bedtime? Or maybe your throttle’s on idle with symptoms of depression, fatigue, and weight gain. In both cases, the root cause…
What Should You Know About Thyroid Disease?
What Is Thyroid Disease? What does your thyroid do? Your thyroid gland influences almost all metabolic processes in your body through the hormones it makes. Your thyroid…
Menorrhagia (Heavy Period):What to Know
What Is Menorrhagia? Menorrhagia is the medical term for unusually heavy or long menstrual periods. Many women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have heavy flow…
Menstrual Pain
What Is Menstrual Pain? Menstrual pain or cramps are pains in your lower abdomen that happen when your menstrual period begins (or just before). This pain may…
5 Things You May Not Know About Your Period
Think you know all there is to know about your period? Women have about 450 periods during their lifetime, which means you have plenty of chances to…
Cramps but No Period
What Causes Cramps but No Period? Cramps are contractions or spasms that happen on their own and without warning in your belly (abdominal) area. Lots of women…
The Effects of Estrogen on Women’s Emotions and Mood
Estrogen is closely linked with the emotional well-being of women, people assigned female at birth (AFAB), and those assigned male at birth (AMAB). Depression and anxiety affect…
Tips to Reduce Stress in Women Over 50
Navigating the changes of midlife causes stress, there’s no doubt about it, and we’d all like to reduce stress in our lives. But stress can be positive,…