Introduction to Menopause
When a woman permanently stops having menstrual periods, she has reached the stage of life called menopause. This stage signals the end of a woman’s ability to have children.
Infertility Risk Factors for Women and Men
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesAge, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STIs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.
Urinary Incontinence
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesUrinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control. You may not be able to hold your urine until you can reach a restroom. It may be a short-term problem caused by another health issue. Or it may be a long-term problem that you’ll have to manage.
Fibrocystic Breast Changes
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesFibrocystic breast changes are symptoms you may feel in your breasts right before your period. Learn what these common symptoms feel like, what causes them–and how to care for your breasts with breast self-awareness.
Depression
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayDepression is a whole-body illness. It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. Depression affects the way you eat and sleep. It also can affect the way you feel about yourself and things. It is not the same as being unhappy or in a “blue” mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. When you have depression, you can’t “pull yourself together” and get better. Treatment is often needed and many times crucial to recovery.
Contraception/Birth Control
in Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayYou have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don’t need a healthcare provider’s visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.