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My cosmetic bag was once filled with foundations for oily skin and all type of oil control skin care products. As we say in my native country, Venezuela, it looked like a pastelito bag, when a greasy fried empanada soaks its brown paper bag with oil.

Vaginal dryness is a problem that can affect women of all ages. Thinning of the lining of the vagina resulting in symptoms of dryness is very common as women age and can occur before, during and after menopause.

Vaginal atrophy, also known as atrophic vaginitis or urogenital atrophy, is an extremely common and uncomfortable problem in many postmenopausal women. As many as 40% of postmenopausal women will show evidence of vaginal atrophy, and approximately 20-25% will seek medical assistance for the bothersome symptoms.

Although physical symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats, are most often associated with menopause, the emotional effects can be equally pronounced and troublesome.

There's a safe and effective way to help improve bladder leakage. It's free, and you can do it at home. It's an "exercise" program, but it's not like any exercise program you've done before,...

In women, decreased estrogen levels can cause bloating because it slows down the amount of bile produced by the liver. Bile aids in digestion by emulsifying fats from the foods we eat, and bile acts as a lubricant for the small intestine, which helps overall digestion.

If you're like Donna and experience bladder control loss while exercising, there are things you can do. Donna didn't give up her sporty lifestyle and neither should you...

When poor sleeping, night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings and/or vaginal dryness spring up, who can think of getting busy in bed?"Estrogen directly affects the vaginal and vulvar tissues, enhancing genital blood flow, nerve function, and tissue integrity thus maintaining the ability to lubricate and improve smooth muscle contractility," says Renee Horowitz, obstetrician and gynecologist, founder of the Center for Sexual Wellness in Farmington Hills, Michigan.