Women’s Health
As we transition into 2025, people will be making their New Year’s resolutions, and one of the most common goals that individuals aspire to after indulging in all that sweet and savory holiday food is to exercise more. But as female leaders in the local fitness and health and wellness field explained, getting fit and … Read more
Good gastroenterologists can keep you in peak health if they know what is bothering you, but intestinal issues can sometimes be difficult to talk openly about when your doctor is of the opposite sex. “Women are more likely to see a gastroenterologist for symptoms but less likely than men to get screened for colon cancer,” … Read more
Stephanie Boehm turns 60 this summer, and she feels better than she has in years. Like many women her age, Boehm felt foggy, fatigued and disinterested in sex due to menopause, the body’s reaction to lower hormone levels as women grow older. After consulting with her OB/GYN, she found the right treatment for her. The … Read more
It happens more often than many of us want to believe. Women who become pregnant while suffering from drug addiction, face the hardships of trying to quit or else possibly lose custody of their child. Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, a board-certified OB/GYN and founder of The EpiCentre, located in West Ashley, has found that many pregnant … Read more
For women, menstrual health and overall health are interconnected. Hormonal birth control is both a popular method of controlling the health of the menstrual cycle and eliminating the potential of pregnancy. In fact, “the pill” is the method of choice for approximately 25% of women ranging in age from 15 to 44. The pill, a … Read more
After giving birth to her oldest daughter 11 years ago, Charleston County resident Elaine DeaKyne went through “pretty severe postpartum depression” – to the point of needing support from Postpartum Support Charleston, where she serves as executive director. Zurzuvae – a new drug that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Aug. 4, … Read more