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Link Between Gut Bacteria, Estradiol, and Depression Discovered

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A potential new cause of depression in premenopausal women has been uncovered. According to a study in the journal Cell Metabolism, women struggling with depression during their reproductive years have lower levels of estradiol — and the microbiome appears to play a significant role in this connection. Previous research showsRead

Ashwagandha Boosts Sexual Function in Women

Ashwagandha helps improve sexual function and desire in women, according to a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study in the journal Cureus. Estimates show that 40 percent of women report poor sexual function, enough to impact their quality of life. Thanks to new findings, there is a potential new treatment option withRead

Ayurvedic Herb Helps Menopause-Related Anxiety & Cognitive Decline

Menopause is a rollercoaster ride of changes for most women. As hormone levels drop off precipitously, women begin to experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Now, researchers have identified an Ayurvedic herb — Tinospora cordifolia — that may help with two of the most common menopause-related issues: anxiety and cognitiveRead

Air Pollutants Increase Risk for Dysmenorrhea

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Dysmenorrhea presents frequent severe and painful cramps during menstruation from abnormal contractions of the uterus for up to 16-91% of girls and women of reproductive age, of whom 2%-29% have symptoms severe enough to restrict their daily activity. Air pollution may be a risk factor, according to researchers from ChinaRead

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