Throughout the years, there has been much talk surrounding the pros and cons of birth control. For some, using birth control has been a saving grace. For others, there have been many complaints about the side effects that the contraceptive can cause. One of the most common beliefs is that birth control can cause you…
For most people, fertility is a bit of mystery until they begin seriously trying to get pregnant. But despite the many medical conditions and surprises that could make reproducing naturally difficult, there are also lots of little hints you can look out for that may be signs of fertility. “It’s hard to say [if] someone can…
Holiday Cheers for a Safe, Healthy and Joyous Holiday Season With the holiday festivities in full swing, alcohol is often flowing unabated at every turn. I wanted to share some of my concerns about the imbibing of alcohol, particularly as it pertains to women’s health. This is a time of year when families come together…
Ovulation is important but if you’re not actively trying to get pregnant, you might not actually know that much about the process. Knowing about ovulation can help you understand more about your body and your reproductive health. In order to better understand ovulation in general, INSIDER turned to several experts to get the low-down. If…
Sleep, Gender, and Mental Health At a recent conference on sleep, we discussed the discovery that insomnia is far more prevalent in women than in men. I was surprised to learn that women have far more slow wave sleep than men, along with some other sleep quality differences. It’s commonly known that insomnia in women…