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Women’s Preventive Care: The Complete Guide to What You Need at Every Age
Preventive care is one of the most powerful tools women have to protect their long-term health. Yet most of us don’t know exactly what to screen for—or when. Your body changes dramatically across your lifespan, and so do your health risks. The screenings you needed in your 20s are not the same ones that matter in your 40s or 60s.
Jan 74 min read


What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition in which your ovaries create excess levels of androgen hormones, thus affecting ovulation patterns. PCOS can lead to a number of symptoms, including infertility, and is the leading cause of female infertility.
Dec 31, 20253 min read


What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the tissue of the uterine lining grows in other parts of the body. The condition affects about 1 in 10 women and can lead to disruptive pelvic pain and infertility.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Best Perimenopause Tracking Apps 2025
Navigating perimenopause can feel like charting unknown terrain. Between hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and menstrual changes, your body is sending you signals. A perimenopause symptom tracker app helps decode those signals and empower you with patterns, insights, and a clearer path forward.
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Which Menstrual Cycle Tracking App Fits You Best?
Cycle trackers collect some of the most personal information possible: your symptoms, emotions, sexual activity, and health history. And while this data can be incredibly useful for understanding your body, it’s also sensitive.
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Tracking Your Cycle Safely: What Women Should Know About Period Tracking Apps
Period tracking apps have empowered millions of women to manage their health, understand patterns, and plan with greater confidence. But as these apps grow more sophisticated, privacy matters more than ever.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Hormonal vs. Copper IUDs: How They Change Your Cycle
There are two types of IUDs: hormonal and copper. Both types are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, but they influence your menstrual cycle in very different ways.
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Are Women Getting Pregnant Later?
In 1970, the average woman in the United States had her first child at around the age of 21. In 2022, the average woman in the United States had her first child at around the age of 27, and 12% of women had their first child after age 35. A phenomenon that is not difficult to notice is also supported by data: women in America (and beyond) are having children later than they used to.
Sep 24, 20256 min read


What are the benefits of getting vaccinated while pregnant?
Beyond the baseline level of protection, the process of maternal immunization, in which pregnant women are vaccinated during their second or third trimester, allows mothers to pass more specific protection onto their babies.
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Can Certain Foods Boost Fertility?
A high-quality diet has been shown to improve fertility among both men and women
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Exercise During Perimenopause: Why Lifting Heavy is a Game Changer
As women approach perimenopause—the transitional phase leading up to menopause—hormone fluctuations become a central part of daily life. Estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate, creating a cascade of effects on energy, mood, and, in particular, muscle mass. But here’s the good news: the right kind of exercise can help you thrive during this transition and beyond.
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Cyclical Patterns in Energy and Performance
Cycle tracking can help you understand how changes in your energy and performance may be tied to your cycle phase and hormone levels.
Jun 25, 20252 min read


The Science Behind Hot Flashes: What's Really Happening
Hot flashes are a common and often disruptive symptom experienced by many women during perimenopause and early postmenopause. But what's really going on in the body during these sudden waves of heat?
Jun 18, 20253 min read


The Complete Guide to Contraceptive Options for Women in 2025
With many options available, understanding the different types of birth control is key to choosing the method that best fits your body, lifestyle, and future plans.
Apr 24, 20253 min read


The Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle refers to the hormonal fluctuations and associated physical symptoms that occur in the female body on a roughly month-long schedule starting at puberty.
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Female Anatomy
The reproductive system is responsible for a wide variety of bodily functions related to reproduction (or the lack thereof), including fertility, menstruation, sexual function, and hormone production.
Mar 26, 20254 min read
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