Women Health Blog

It's been almost 100 years since it was first discovered that an animal can be made infertile by transferring an ovary from a fetus.   Although this discovery would become the foundation for the birth control pill it wasn't commercially available until 1960.   Multiple variations, known as generations, have been developed to minimize the side effects of birthcontrol use. These include blood clotting, unwanted weight gain, acne, mood changes and unwanted weight gain.   Although some minor side effects are still present, the hormone levels of newer birth control products have dropped. Although most side effects can be seen, there are some that may not be visible. According to research, birth control can alter certain tissues in specific areas of the brain within three months.   These areas control emotions and how we handle emotional information.   Birth control users may experience more intense and negative emotions.   Birth control can also alter the relati...

It could be a sign of dementia. Everybody has experienced moments of brain fog.   For some people, however, it can be hard to determine if this is due to stress, aging or something more serious. Memory Loss: What Are the Causes? Normal cognitive aging --those moments of forgetfulness or absentmindedness--isn't something to be overly concerned about, says C. Neill Epperson, MD, director of the Penn Center for Women's Behavioral Wellness. She says, "When people come in with memory problems we must figure out what they are really saying."   Is it name recall, not being able to pronounce the word you want or difficulty remembering your phone numbers?   It's all quite common with aging and is not something to worry about. These moments of forgetfulness can be caused by the brain's inability to multitask and split attention as we age. Epperson states that if you are having a serious conversation and the person you're talking to has your full attention, it's ...