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What to know about menopause hormone therapy and how it can help your symptoms
This article is part of WHA’s new perimenopause and menopause series. You can learn more about knowing and coping with the first signs of perimenopause, the 34 most common symptoms, menopause weight management and more. Menopause hormone therapy (MHT, formerly known as HRT) is an available treatment option for many people dealing with perimenopause symptoms…
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Early signs of pregnancy before a positive test
When you’re intentionally trying to get pregnant, the weeks between your last period and your potentially missed period can feel downright torturous. Not a day goes by when an unfamiliar twinge doesn’t interrupt whatever you’re doing so you can obsess on what it could mean. Schedule your first prenatal appointment Life feels like it’s on…
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It's not all in your head: recognizing the 34 symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
As part of WHA’s new menopause series, we’re taking a closer look at this critical part of women’s lives. Read more about knowing and coping with the earliest signs of perimenopause, menopause hormone therapy and more. Discuss your symptoms with a provider Despite the significance and commonality of the transitional period of perimenopause, in terms…
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Tips for understanding and managing common pregnancy symptoms by trimester
Pregnancy is an exciting time—and there’s a lot to know. For those who wanted, planned and made it happen, it’s an amazing thing when that double line appears. And throughout the 36 remaining weeks, there are a lot of “shoulds” around your feelings. One of the biggest? That through it all—during the nausea, heartburn, shortness…
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What to look for when choosing an obstetric care provider for your pregnancy
From the very beginning, building a family comes with many options and decisions. Whether it’s when to start trying to get pregnant, how to announce the news or which baby name will guarantee your child’s future success and happiness, a decision that often gets overlooked is choosing an obstetric care provider. Whether you’re considering a…
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Your guide to routine prenatal care and testing: what to expect
For those who have been planning a pregnancy and trying to conceive, that first positive pregnancy test can bring joy, as well as some anxiety. Questions and unsolicited advice start the moment you find out you’re pregnant. You’ll gain confidence in your parenting skills and decision-making over time–and, hopefully, a circle of people who will…
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Diagnosis and treatment of PCOS and its symptoms
Your body is working against you. If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you likely feel at battle with your body. You may not experience the life you desire or look the way you want because of persistent symptoms. You may not even definitively know that PCOS is the cause since it is all too…
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Treating and living with endometriosis
Pain during periods is unfortunately common. But pelvic pain when you’re not on your period, or menstrual pain that becomes unmanageable (so intense that you’re missing school or work, is negatively impacting your relationships or is diminishing your quality of life) is not normal. And it might mean you’re suffering from endometriosis. What is endometriosis?…
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Help with postpartum insomnia to get back to sleep after having a baby
Feeling exhausted is a part of pregnancy that often starts before you even take a test. That heavy-in-your-bones, eyes-half-mast feeling persists through the first trimester, usually takes a break during the second, and then comes back full force during the final weeks. But by that point, exhaustion can be eclipsed by insomnia—usually because of a…
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