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Why Women Are Misdiagnosed More Frequently

Among the general population it is only becoming recently known that women struggle to be diagnosed correctly and are often not believed when they have a health problem. Among women themselves, many are already aware that they are not given appropriate treatment or are not taken seriously when they go to the hospital or to the doctor with pain or a medical issue that cannot be figured out. The reasons behind this disparity are only now beginning to be determined. Continue reading Why Women Are Misdiagnosed More Frequently

The Importance of Support for Women Living with Endometriosis

Around the world, charities and other awareness movements are giving rise to more education, support, and fundraising for this common disease. To date, endometriosis impacts an estimated 176 million women across the globe, with nearly 2 million in the UK alone. Endometriosis can have a drastic, negative influence on an adult woman during her most reproductive years, and impacts are far-reaching in terms of societal, economic, and personal costs. Having a month dedicated to endometriosis and the women who live with the disease is necessary for creating a louder, stronger voice meant to make a difference in endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, and research. Continue reading The Importance of Support for Women Living with Endometriosis

Incontinence During Pregnancy and What are the Best Options for Treatment

Many women have varied health experiences during pregnancy, from morning sickness to the frequent need to head to the bathroom. Pregnancy incontinence, or leaking urine during pregnancy, is more common than most recognise, affecting nearly 55% of women who are expecting. Incontinence during pregnancy is simply the involuntary loss of urine, but the medical issue can range from mild to severe depending on the type of incontinence diagnosed. Before understanding the strategies for treating pregnancy incontinence, it is helpful for women to know how leaking urine comes about and the risk factors associated with the common condition. Continue reading Incontinence During Pregnancy and What are the Best Options for Treatment

11 Secrets Cosmetics Brands Will not Reveal

Few things can raise a woman’s mood better than shopping does. Especially if it’s cosmetic shopping. Unlike dresses and jeans, a new lipstick or face cream are unlikely to make you look plump and will not force you to think about an urgent weight loss. On the contrary: a reflection in the mirror with a new makeup will certainly please you. Sometimes we spend an unreasonable amount of money for all these magic jars and boxes. It is the secrets of the beauty industry, carefully concealed from customers, that are to be blamed for this situation. Continue reading 11 Secrets Cosmetics Brands Will not Reveal