Women’s Health

Talk to Your Doctor About Painful Sex

Jul 24, 2024 · · Pain
Contrary to outdated stereotypes, many women in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s enjoy vibrant and fulfilling sex lives. Research suggests that sexual activity and satisfaction do not necessarily decline with age, with one study showing that nearly 60 percent of women over 60 in committed relationships reported being sexually … Read More

Better Sleep Associated with Lower Levels of Loneliness

Jul 24, 2024 · · Pain
Sleep quality and quantity are associated with many aspects of health, including better brain function, blood pressure management, more energy, a stronger immune system, and much more. A study published recently in the journal SLEEP sug­gests that better sleep also helps combat feelings of loneli­ness. In a study of 2,297 … Read More

CT-Guided Ablation Effective for Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers

Jul 24, 2024 · · Pain
A study led by scientists from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found treating women diagnosed with recurrent oligometastatic gynecologic cancers with CT-guided high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy ablation was safe and effective, with few side effects. Brachytherapy is a type of radiation that enables a more focused and customized dose … Read More

Precision Medicine Personalizes Treatment

Jun 26, 2024 · · Pain
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern health care, precision medicine stands out as a groundbreaking approach that holds immense promise for transforming patient care. At its core, precision medicine tailors treatment and prevention strategies to individual characteristics, such as genetic makeup, and lifestyle. In specialty care, particularly in fields … Read More

Recognize Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers

Apr 24, 2024 · · Pain
As we age, the risk of certain health issues, including gynecologic cancers, increases. Arming ourselves with knowledge about symptoms, risk factors, and screening options serves as our best defense given the critical nature of early detection and treatment. Ovarian cancer often remains silent in its early stages, making it challenging … Read More

Be Alert for the Signs of Ovarian, Uterine, and Cervical Cancer

Apr 24, 2024 · · Pain
Each year nearly 100,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, and the risk increases with age—particularly after menopause. Of the three main gynecologic cancers— cervical, ovarian, and uterine—reliable, routine screening tests are available solely for cervical cancer. Consequently, many cases of gynecologic cancer go unnoticed and … Read More

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