PeriodsChecklist
Von Willebrand Disease and Pregnancy: Connect Your Birth and Bleeding-Care Teams
Ask who coordinates your individual plan during pregnancy, delivery and afterward.
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Bloating & DigestionExplainer
Vowst for Recurrent C. diff: Prevention Is Not Treatment of Active Infection
Clarify the purpose of a clinician-proposed prescription and the plan for current symptoms.
Intimate HealthChecklist
Vulvar Itch, Lump or Sore That Won't Go Away: When to Get It Checked
Most vulvar itching after 50 comes from dryness, skin conditions or yeast. But itching that doesn't go away, a wart-like lump or a sore that won't heal are also the main warning signs of vulvar cancer, which is more common with age and usually grows slowly. Here is what to watch for and what an exam involves.
Intimate HealthEvidence check
Vulvodynia Treatments Compared: What a 2026 Review of 34 Trials Found
Vulvar pain without a clear cause often means trying one treatment after another. A 2026 analysis that pooled 34 randomized trials found placebo alone eased pain noticeably, many medicines did no better than placebo, and physical therapy, acupuncture and psychological approaches helped compared with no treatment.
Waking Up at Night to Pee: Causes to Check Before You Buy a Fix
Getting up two or more times a night to urinate is common after 50, but it isn't always a bladder problem. Surveys link it to diabetes and high blood pressure, and a prescription option has sodium risks. Here is what to track and ask.
Sleep & NighttimeGuide
Wedge Pillows and Raising the Head of the Bed for Nighttime Heartburn
If heartburn wakes you up, a gastroenterology guideline suggests elevating the head of the bed and not eating within 2 to 3 hours of bedtime. Here is what the evidence supports, including which side to sleep on.
Bladder & Pelvic FloorEvidence check
Can Losing Weight Reduce Bladder Leaks? What a Major Trial Found
In a well-known U.S. trial, women who lost about 8% of their body weight over six months had their weekly leaks drop by nearly half. Follow-up research found they also spent much less on pads and extra laundry. Here is what the study showed and what it didn't.
Menopause & HormonesEvidence check
Weighted Vests for Bone Health After Menopause: What the Trials Show
Weighted vests are a popular way to "load" bones on daily walks. Trials suggest any benefit comes from exercise done with the vest, not from wearing it around the house, and safety deserves a plan.
Sleep & NighttimeComparison
White Noise Machines vs. Earplugs for Sleep: What the Research Shows
Sound machines and noise apps are sold to help you sleep through a snoring partner or a noisy street. A sleep-lab study found earplugs worked better, and continuous noise may cost you some deep or dream sleep.
HairField notes
Wig Glue and Scalp Changes: Bring the Product History
Organize adhesive details for a professional assessment without deciding the cause yourself.
HairChecklist
Women's Minoxidil Foam: The Label's "Do Not Use" List and the 6-Month Rule
Store-bought 5% minoxidil foam for women is meant for gradual thinning on top of the scalp with a family pattern. The label says not to use it for sudden or patchy loss, or when you don't know the cause, and to give it up to 6 months. Here is what else the box says.
Odor & SweatMyth buster
A Sweat-Soaked Shirt Does Not Measure Workout Calories
Sweating helps with cooling; its amount cannot tell you how much energy a workout used.
