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The Ms.Medicine blog is your trusted source for comprehensive women's health information. We’ll cover a wide range of topics including general health, wellness, lifestyle, nutrition, and women's specific health concerns. With evidence-based articles and practical advice, we aim to empower women to make informed decisions about their health and well-being at every stage of life.

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WELLNESS Tara Derington WELLNESS Tara Derington

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

Nearly half of all adults will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime — and women face it differently than men. Women are twice as likely to experience depression, anxiety, and PTSD. That disparity isn't biological. It's social, structural, and worth talking about.

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GENERAL HEALTH Tara Derington GENERAL HEALTH Tara Derington

Cancer Genetics

Up to 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop cancer in their lifetime. But not all cancers work the same way — and understanding whether your family history points to a hereditary pattern could be one of the most useful things you do for your long-term health.

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WELLNESS Tara Derington WELLNESS Tara Derington

5 Ways To Invest In Yourself

After years of questioning priorities — what your time is worth, whether you're doing what you love — more people are making themselves the top priority. The surest path to personal and professional success starts with treating yourself as an investment. Here are five places to begin.

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GENERAL HEALTH Tara Derington GENERAL HEALTH Tara Derington

Top 3 Benefits Of Learning CPR

Knowing CPR is one of the most practical things you can do for the people around you. It takes a few hours to learn, and it can make the difference between life and death in the minutes before emergency services arrive. Here's why getting certified is worth it.

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WOMEN'S HEALTH Tara Derington WOMEN'S HEALTH Tara Derington

Women Deserve Good Sexual Health

About 41% of women experience sexual dysfunction, compared to 31% of men. And yet there are at least six brand-name drugs to treat erectile dysfunction — and only two approved to treat the most common sexual disorder in women. That gap is not an accident, and it is not acceptable.

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WOMEN'S HEALTH Monica Clark WOMEN'S HEALTH Monica Clark

Do I Have PCOS? Early Signs Women Often Miss

If you've been Googling "do I have PCOS" at midnight and thinking that sounds like me, you're not alone. Millions of women go years without a diagnosis because the early signs are subtle, varied, and far too easy to dismiss in a rushed 15-minute appointment. Here's what to actually look for.

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