Aging Gracefully

Vulvodynia: What is it?

What is Vulvodynia? Vulvodynia, simply put, is chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause. The location, constancy, and severity of the pain vary among sufferers.

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Sexual Problems

What Causes Sexual Problems in Women? Some common causes of sexual problems in women include the following: What are the Types of Sexual Problems that

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Perimenopause

The gradual transition between the reproductive years and menopause (the cessation of menstrual periods) is called perimenopause (literally meaning “around menopause”). It is generally a

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Pain with Sex

Female Pelvic Anatomy How Common is Painful Sex? Pain during intercourse is very common – nearly 3 out of 4 women have pain during intercourse

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Menopause

What is Menopause? Menopause is the time in your life when you naturally stop having menstrual periods. Menopause happens when the ovaries stop making estrogen.

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Osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become thin, brittle, and weak. These changes can increase the risk of fractures. Fractures

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Induced Menopause

Induced menopause refers to menstrual periods which stop after surgical removal of the ovaries, chemotherapy or radiation damage to the ovaries, or from the use

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