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Let’s be real—period pain is the worst. One minute you’re fine, and the next, your uterus is staging a full-blown rebellion. While popping a painkiller is an option, sometimes you want a more natural way to ease the cramps. The good news? There are plenty of at-home remedies that can help! Here are some of…
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with several risk factors contributing to its development. Among these, cholesterol levels and hormones, particularly estrogen, play significant roles in cardiovascular health. Understanding how estrogen and cholesterol interact is crucial, as it may help explain why women’s risk for heart disease varies throughout their lives, especially…
Every January, we come together for Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness about one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Human trafficking isn’t something that only happens in far-off places. In the United States, approximately 71% of trafficking victims are women and girls. For January, we’re highlighting Human Trafficking…
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many people start to feel a shift in their mood. For some, this seasonal change can trigger feelings of sadness, fatigue, and irritability. While it’s not uncommon to experience some “winter blues,” for some individuals, these symptoms can become more severe, leading to a condition known…
We often associate insulin with blood sugar and diabetes, but it also plays a key role in regulating hormones that impact women’s reproductive health. Insulin resistance, a condition where cells become less responsive to insulin, can eventually lead to Type 2 diabetes and significantly affect hormonal balance. Let’s explore how both impact women’s health. Understanding…
We’re thrilled to share that For Every Woman, in collaboration with Horizon Pregnancy Clinic, Mariners Church, and the OC Rescue Mission, is launching the very first For Every Woman Mobile Medical Clinic in the U.S. This dream has been two years in the making, and it’s finally here! Launching this clinic is a huge step…
We often think of breast cancer with minimal concern, but taking steps now can significantly reduce your risk in the future. As young adults, we are learning how to build habits that will shape our long-term health. Incorporating preventable measures into your lifestyle today can make a big difference. So, with that, here are some…
When considering different forms of birth control on your reproductive health journey, it’s important to be informed and aware of possible side effects. Can birth control affect your mental health? With recent studies showing a connection between mental health and hormonal birth control, many women are using birth control options that do not have hormones,…
The Early Sign: My First Symptom When I was eight years old, I experienced my first HS symptom: a boil almost the size of a golf ball on my left thigh. This boil had been growing for quite some time, and the more it grew, the more pressure and pain I felt. Soon, walking became…
Once upon a time, women were led to believe that just by kissing a boy, they could get pregnant. Thankfully, modern times have allowed women to become more informed of the different ways in which pregnancy is possible thereby disputing this age-old warning. (Although, humorously, this tactic is still used to keep young girls from…
