Waking up to find an unexpected spot on your favorite pajamas or a faint stain on the bedsheet can be frustrating, especially when you’re unsure what caused it. Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with women worried about whether vaginal discharge linked to bacterial vaginosis (BV) can actually stain fabric or leave a lingering…
If you’ve ever caught an unexpected whiff of that unmistakable fishy scent and immediately worried something’s off, you’re not alone. I remember the first time I noticed it, I was mortified—thinking I’d done something wrong with my hygiene. After a frantic late-night search and an appointment with my gynecologist, I learned it was likely bacterial…
Okay, let’s talk about something we don’t usually bring up during brunch with friends—how we sleep and how that might actually affect vaginal health. Trust me, I didn’t think twice about my sleeping position until I had a few recurring issues and my gynecologist asked me a question I wasn’t expecting: “How do you sleep…
So, let’s talk about something that doesn’t usually pop up at brunch but probably should — hydration and your vaginal health. I know, not your usual water-cooler conversation, but hear me out. A few years ago, I went through this frustrating phase of recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV), and no matter what I tried — probiotics,…
Can asthma get worse in menopause? It’s a question I hear surprisingly often, especially from women who’ve lived with asthma for years without major issues—until midlife hits. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s worked with hundreds of asthma patients over the years, I can tell you that menopause can throw quite a curveball at your…