Posts tagged 'Health & Wellness'

Menopause is a brand-new journey for everyone, and that means most women aren’t quite sure what changes to expect. Of course, there’s the typical — hot flashes, weight gain, fatigue. But what about the not-so-obvious? This new phase of life brings a few changes that can hit below the belt (quite literally). Luckily, there are many unique treatment options available to offer menopause relief. The first step, though, is figuring out what to expect. Read on to learn some common vulvar changes that women go through during menopause.

Whether you’re actively dealing with bladder problems or just looking to optimize your good health, paying attention to your bladder is a great place to start. While most of us don’t think about the urinary tract until something goes wrong, it’s actually a very complex system that involves a lot of parts working in concert. Not only that, there are many practical steps you take to boost your bladder health, starting today. Here’s what you need to know about your bladder health:

Dedicated yogis and beginners alike know that yoga brings all sorts of measurable benefits. Studies show that the practice has the power to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while lessening pain, strengthening muscles, and treating symptoms of menopause. But did you know that yoga can also help with incontinence and pelvic pain? Indeed, it’s all part of the yogic approach to pelvic floor exercises, called mula bandha yoga.

One of the most frustrating things about exercising is that doing something good for your body can sometimes result in soreness, discomfort, and pain afterwards — and sometimes that includes pelvic pain. If you’re wondering why you have pelvic pain after exercising, read on to discover four possible causes.

You know that holding your pee can be uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful if you push it too long. But can holding your pee have consequences for your health? And is there any such thing as holding it too long (or not long enough)? Get the answers you need in this quick guide.

One of the unfortunate and lesser-known side effects of menopause is the constant fatigue. All the hormone fluctuations can leave you exhausted and worn out — and some of your habits may be making it worse. Here are seven things you can do to get some menopause relief from your fatigue:

Functional incontinence is a condition that occurs when a person’s bladder and bowels work properly, but they are unable to access or reach the toilet due to a cognitive issue or physical barrier.

Painful bladder syndrome is formally known as interstitial cystitis (IC) and is sometimes also called bladder pain syndrome. This condition is thought to affect between three million and eight million women in the United States, as well as between one million and four million men. Read on to discover the symptoms of painful bladder syndrome, what causes this condition, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

We sat down with a group of women to ask them questions about menopause, incontinence, and everything in between. When we asked them if they felt like there is adequate information surrounding menopause topics, All three women yelled “no” and laughed when asked. One even said “even perimenopause symptoms are vague…” and we’re here to help fix that.

One of the most irritating side effects of menopause — and one of the most common — is a decreased libido. Many women find themselves navigating a lower sex drive in addition to their other symtpoms, which can impact the relationship they have with their partner and with themselves. Here’s what you need to know about menopause and your libido and getting menopause relief for your sex drive.