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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 3d

What is EstroG-100?

A patented herbal blend used in #MenopauseSupplements that has been shown to help with up to 11 #Menopause symptoms. Could this be your newest perimenopause pal?

Explore EstroG-100 with us.

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/facts-about-estrog-100

Exploring EstroG-100

Here’s what science says about taking the herbal supplement for symptoms of menopause

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 4d

AI isn’t just for techies anymore.

It’s helping detect breast cancer earlier, predict risk and personalize treatment — all to help women get the right care at the right time.

Learn how AI is reshaping breast cancer care.

https://www.healthywomen.org/tech-talk-hp/breast-cancer-and-ai

Breast Cancer Meets AI: A New Era of Risk, Detection and Treatment

The thought of AI can be scary. But what if it can save your life?

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 5d

When Leslie hit menopause earlier than expected, she stayed silent — even with her doctor. Now she’s breaking that silence to help other women do the same.

Read her story.

#MenopauseAwarenessMonth

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/i-kept-my-menopause-symptoms-a-secret

I Kept My Menopause Symptoms a Secret

When menopause arrived sooner than I expected, I stayed silent, even with my healthcare providers. Here’s how secrecy delayed my care and why I’m finally talking about it.

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 6d

Age-related bone loss happens. #Osteoporosis doesn’t have to.

Check out our list of questions to ask your healthcare provider to make sure you’re doing everything you can for strong, healthy bones. 💪🏼

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/questions-to-ask-about-bone-health

Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Bone Health

Everyone should be proactive about their bone health — especially women. Check out this list of questions to be sure to get the information you need during your appointment.

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 7d

Nasal polyp problems?

It might be time to wake up and smell the #Type2Inflammation.

Scroll through our flipbook to learn more about the link between type 2 inflammation, #NasalPolyps and chronic conditions.

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What’s the Connection? Nasal Polyps and Coexisting Conditions

Type 2 inflammation might be making your nasal polyps worse. Find out which other conditions it can affect.

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 8d

#DYK frequent headaches can be a sign of #HeadAndNeckCancer?

Any persistent pain, lumps and bumps north of the collarbone could signal a problem.

Check out our story for more signs you need to know.

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9 Signs You Might Have Head and Neck Cancer

Some head and neck cancer symptoms can seem like nothing, so it’s important to know what’s worth looking into

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 12d

Menopause isn’t the end — it’s the beginning.💫

Emmy winner Tamsen Fadal opens up about brain fog, hot flashes, and why she’s making menopause mainstream.

Read our 15 Minutes With her on thriving in midlife.

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/tamsen-fadal-talks-menopause

15 Minutes With: Tamsen Fadal Talks Making Menopause Mainstream and the Perks of Midlife

The Emmy-awarding winning journalist and podcaster shares expert advice she thinks everyone should have during perimenopause

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 13d

Biosimilar drugs are accessible and effective.

That’s an A+ in our book.

Learn about the benefits of biosimilars, how they’re made and the conditions they treat in our story.

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Understanding Biosimilars: Better Access to Advanced Medicines

From cancer therapies to autoimmune disease treatments, biosimilars open up treatment options for serious diseases

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 14d

Flu season is back — but that doesn’t mean it has to ruin your holidays.

Ilan Shapiro M.D. breaks down 3 reasons to get your flu shot now (hint: fewer germs, more joy ).

Read more.

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/get-the-flu-shot

3 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine This Fall

Find out about the coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever, so-you-can-enjoy-life vaccine from an expert

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 15d

When it comes to #femtech, Maneesha Ghiya isn’t just talking innovation — she’s funding it.

From AI-guided epidurals to game-changing fibroid treatments, she shares what’s next for women’s health.

Read more.

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15 Minutes With: Maneesha Ghiya Talks Femtech and the Future of Women’s Healthcare

The venture capitalist is going all in on advancements in women’s health

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 21d

Check your knowledge about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus

HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 24d

Who says the pool’s just for summer? #WaterAerobics is easy on your joints, burns more calories than land workouts & boosts mental health, too.

See why it’s worth the splash.

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Water Aerobics: Try Swimsuits Instead of Sweatbands

Take a deep dive into the health benefits of working out in water

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 25d

Castor oil is all over social media — but can it really detox your body, grow your hair or clear your skin? We asked the experts.

Spoiler: It’s not the miracle fix the internet makes it out to be, but it does have some uses.

Read more:

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The Castor Oil Craze: Your Grandma’s Favorite Elixir Is Back

From belly button oiling to hair masks, here’s what science and healthcare providers say about popular castor oil claims

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 26d

Living with asthma?
Increased symptoms
Flare-ups
Asthma attacks
Relying on oral steroids

These are all signs that your asthma might not be under control.

Learn what your treatment options are.

https://bit.ly/4pIorlQ

Is Your Asthma Under Control?

An increase in symptoms, an asthma flare-up or attack is a sign that your asthma treatment might need to change

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 27d

Check your knowledge on lung cancer, leading cause of cancer death in the United States

HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 28d

If at first you don’t succeed in getting a diagnosis, try, try again.

That’s the Kayla Nixon way.

Learn how Kayla’s persistence finally got her the answers she needed. 💪🏾

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I Was Told I Was Too Young to Have Endometrial Cancer — but I Did

I was dismissed by healthcare providers time and again, and earlier treatment could have prevented my cancer

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · 29d

Sex after #CervicalCancer can be complicated — especially if you’re in the dark about side effects that happen after treatment.

Get the facts and expert tips for sex after cervical cancer in our story.

https://www.healthywomen.org/condition/can-you-have-sex-after-cervical-cancer

Is There Sex After Cervical Cancer?

Yes, but survivors are often surprised by their new normal

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 19

Sex toys aren’t just for solo play. From vibrators to costumes, here’s how couples can add more fun between the sheets (or anywhere else).

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/sex-toys-for-couples

Sex Toys for Couples

Double the pleasure — and the fun — in the bedroom

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 16

Check your knowledge about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus

HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 13

Vaginal dryness? Painful sex? Frequent UTIs?

Vaginal estrogen may help — and yes, it’s safe for most people.

Here’s what you need to know:

https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/facts-about-vaginal-estrogen

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vaginal Estrogen

Vaginal estrogen is making headlines these days. But should you try it?

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 12

Is porn always a problem in relationships? 🤔

Sex therapist Emily Jamea, Ph.D., shares what research actually says — and why guilt + secrecy may matter more than porn itself.

https://www.healthywomen.org/good-sex-with-emily-jamea/when-is-pornography-a-problem

Good Sex with Emily Jamea: When Is Pornography a Problem?

Here’s what science has to say about watching porn

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Edna’s got nasal polyps. And they’re a lot more trouble than they may sound like. But when she was blown off and misdiagnosed, she took it upon herself to learn about the disease and advocate for herself until she got the treatment she deserved.

Read Edna’s story.

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It Took Years to Get My Nasal Polyps Diagnosed, and Even Longer to Treat Them

I couldn’t smell, taste or sleep well for years. So, I learned to be my own advocate.

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

Living with migraine disease is a full-time job. 🤕

So, let us assist. Check out our list of resources to help you find support and information on this debilitating condition.

https://www.healthywomen.org/condition/migraine-resources

Migraine Resource Guide

Use this list to find support, support groups and resources for migraine disease

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 4

One minute, Aretha was in a Zoom meeting. The next, she was lying on the floor, fighting for her life.💜

Her journey since has been full of surgeries, healing and a whole new perspective on life.

https://www.healthywomen.org/real-women-real-stories/multiple-brain-aneurysms-changed-my-life

Multiple Brain Aneurysms Changed My Life — And I’m So Much Better For It

Having multiple brain aneurysms taught me to embrace resilience and self-care

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HealthyWomen @healthywomenorg.bsky.social · Sep 3

Check your knowledge about the two most common types of breast cancer