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Oct 24, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Valerie Williams |Kelly Culwell
*Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and ingredients and their amounts may vary. Be sure to talk to your doctor before taking any supplement.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Emily Laurence |Kelly Culwell
Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} Though every person who menstruates will go through menopause, figuring out when this transition is beginning can be confusing. Statistics show that menopause isn’t widely discussed, which can lead to many people trying to decipher their menopausal status on their own . In an effort to know whether they’re in menopause, some may consider buying an at-home menopause test. Typically, these tests measure a person’s...
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Amy Mackelden |Kelly Culwell
Estrogen affects the human body in numerous ways. In women, the hormone is crucial in life stages such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause. In both men and women, estrogen supports brain, bone and heart health. Read on to find out what estrogen is, how estrogen affects the body and how estrogen levels are tested.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Sarah Glinski |Kelly Culwell
Our Top At-Home Yeast Infection Tests 5 At-Home Yeast Infection Tests of 2024 Methodology: How We Picked the Best At-Home Yeast Infection Tests To determine the best at-home yeast infection tests, the Forbes Health editorial team analyzed data on nearly 20 at-home test kits, evaluating them based on: Price Availability of free shipping Accessibility in stores and online How long test results take The inclusion of a treatment product FSA/HSA eligibility Whether results are reviewed by a...
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
aol.com | Ashley Martens |Kelly Culwell
You may already be well-versed in all things vaginal care, from the best soaps for your vagina and vulva to feminine wipes. However, yeast infections can be particularly frustrating and uncomfortable, especially if you have to wait to get medication. So, are any home remedies for yeast infections actually legit? Let's find out. Vaginal yeast infections affect up to three out of four women at some point in their lifetimes and many women will experience at least two episodes, according to .
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
yahoo.com | Kelly Culwell |Ashley Martens
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."You may already be well-versed in all things vaginal care, from the best soaps for your vagina and vulva to feminine wipes. However, yeast infections can be particularly frustrating and uncomfortable, especially if you have to wait to get medication. So, are any home remedies for yeast infections actually legit? Let's find out.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
forbes.com | Lauren Silva |Kelly Culwell
Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} If you experience cramps during your period, you’re certainly not alone; more than half of people who have periods experience cramps one to two days each month due to menstruation, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Thankfully, the discomfort of period cramps can often be alleviated with items found at home or a quick trip to the grocery store. Learn more about how you can...
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Sep 26, 2023 | 
forbes.com | Frances Gatta |Kelly Culwell
Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} Though the average menstrual cycle length is 28 days, a typical cycle depends on the person, and even then, can vary from month to month. Still, getting your period earlier than anticipated or what’s usual for you may be unsettling. While it’s usually nothing to worry about, when your new normal becomes earlier-than-usual periods or extremely short cycle lengths, it may indicate an underlying health condition. A...
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Sep 21, 2023 | 
forbes.com | Amy Mackelden |Kelly Culwell
Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} Having an imbalance of bacteria present in the vagina can cause an array of uncomfortable symptoms, such as intense itching and irritation. For the millions of people who experience these common conditions every year, quick treatment and relief from symptoms is often top of mind. Boric acid suppositories are a possible treatment option for yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. They are available...
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Aug 4, 2023 | 
forbes.com | Valerie Williams |Kelly Culwell
Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? 'Show more' : 'Show less' }} In early July 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill.
