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REVIVE: one of the largest surveys of postmenopausal women published online in the Journal of Sexual Medicine FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey of more than 3,000 postmenopausal women reveals that women living with vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) are either unaware of what causes this progressive and chronic condition, or are simply dissatisfied with the therapies available. The REVIVE survey (REal Women's VIews of Treatment Options for Menopausal Vulvar/Vaginal...
Bescot Healthcare Canada announces the Canadian launch of Zestica Moisture™, a natural feeling, non-hormonal personal Moisturizing Hydrogel for Menopausal and Post-Menopausal women to relieve the symptoms of Vaginal Dryness. Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) March 21, 2013 A new vaginal “natural feel” moisturizing hydrogel for women is now available in Canada. Zestica Moisture™ is formulated specifically to provide rapid and lasting relief from vaginal dryness for Menopausal and...
Dr. Shored Ershadi, from the ANTIAGING Institute of California, now discusses the effectiveness of natural supplements for relieving menopause symptoms. Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2013 Menopause symptoms can often begin in a woman’s 40s, and although menopause itself is a very normal, natural process, the symptoms can vary widely and range from mild to quite severe. These symptoms are generally caused directly or indirectly by the wildly fluctuating hormone levels that...
In a 2012 article published in journal Human Reproduction, researchers estimated that the current infertility rate in Canada ranged from 11.5% to 15.7%. Both of these estimates represented an increase in current infertility prevalence in Canada when compared with previous national estimates. A new review paper entitled "Overcoming Vaginal Dryness and Improving your Fertility – Naturally" by Dr. Judith Fiore, N.D., Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Natural Fertility Expert in...
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While hot flashes and night sweats are universally recognized as the most common symptoms associated with menopause, another common symptom can do long-term damage to a woman's physical and emotional well-being. This "silent" symptom known as vaginal discomfort can impact one's quality of life, including couples' relationships. Vaginal discomfort may be caused by vaginal atrophy (VA), a chronic condition due to a decline in estrogen, and...
DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot flashes, vaginal dryness and night sweats, oh my! Comedic actresses Sherri Shepherd and Cloris Leachman are finding the humor in menopause by headlining the Poise brand's Hot Flash Road Show, a free comedy tour making stops in New York and Los Angeles this fall. Open to the public, the Hot Flash Road Show is part of The 2nd Talk (www.The2ndTalk.com), an effort led by the Poise brand to start a whole new way to talk about menopause and help...
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Guttmacher Institute, over ten million women in the US use oral contraceptives. Although birth control pills are an effective way to prevent pregnancy, keep acne at bay, and treat menstrual pain or irregularity, there may be some health concerns that are undisclosed to patients. A recent study suggests that oral contraceptive use can lead to increased pain during intercourse, with decreased libido and spontaneous arousability...
NEW YORK, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A hysterectomy, the removal of a women's uterus, is the second most common surgery for women in the United States. Hysterectomies are performed for various reasons including cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse of the uterus, chronic pelvic pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Although incredibly common, hysterectomies are typically only performed when no alternative option remains. (Photo:...
~ 82 per cent of Canadian women agree that vaginal atrophy would have a negative impact on their life, including sexual intimacy, yet only seven per cent are aware of the condition ~ TORONTO, June 26, 2012 /CNW/ - According to new data from the VIVA (Vaginal Health: Insights, Views & Attitudes) survey presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Annual Clinical Meeting, seventy-two per cent of Canadian women consider sexual intimacy as being...
RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new HealthyWomen survey of postmenopausal women reveals that many of them are embarrassed to discuss the vaginal and sexual symptoms of menopause with their health care professional and with their partner. Among the survey respondents who did discuss their symptoms with their health care professional, over one quarter said they waited more than two years before doing so. Many of the postmenopausal women surveyed who had not spoken with their...
