Women's Health and Fertility Resources
Women's health and fertility is a complex, but connected, issue. Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, investigating fertility preservation options or approaching menopause, Fempower Health has resources for you. We are here to provide a network of reliable information and support.
There is a huge gap between what the medical community knows and what women need. If you are struggling with a female health issue, unexplained fertility, or other medical condition, you can help other women.
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Fertility4Me has launched a large-scale survey, created to collect data that will persuade the medical community to invest more resources into researching women's health and fertility issues. If you want to join the cause, take the survey.
Click here to take the Fempower Health survey and help other women find answers!
Your Reproductive Health
What you Need to Know
Expert Opinion
Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign
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Identification of abnormal menstrual patters in adolescence may improve early identification of potential health concerns for adulthood. It is important for clinicians to have an understanding of menstrual patterns, the ability to differentiate between normal
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) & American Academy of Pediatrics
About your Vaginal Discharge
What is normal discharge?
It is perfectly normal to have a white, light, yellow discharge with a mild salty odor
When should you see your doctor?
If your discharge has a bad smell or you feel discomfort or itchy in your vagina, make an appointment with your OB GYN
What is that stuff filling my underwear and is very stretchy?
If you have copious amounts of this discharge and it is like egg whites, it is perfectly normal and likely a sign of peak fertility
Sources: Lara Briden, ND, Yinova Center & Owner Jill Blakeway, DACM, LAC, Toni Weschler's Taking Charge of your Fertility
You're Invited into a Community for
Women's Health
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At Fempower Health, we are a women's health community. What does that mean? It means that we are committed to creating a culture where you can freely share, ask questions and get help to find answers. We understand that many women feel alone in their fertility journey. There are numerous barriers that can keep you quiet or isolated. There are some foundational principles that should guide your process toward seeking treatments for various women's health conditions. As females pursuing health, we can work together to promote better information, better research and better diagnostic tools and treatment options. That is the goal of this community: to make life better, healthcare more accessible and effective and give you peace of mind.
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You may be here if:
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You have PCOS
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You have endometriosis
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You have thyroid disease
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You are interested in knowing about supplements that help your reproductive health
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You have undiagnosed infertility
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Your partner has male fertility issues
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You have female fertility issues
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You are seeking natural alternatives to traditional fertility treatments
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You are interested in or going through IVF
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You have suspicions about your progesterone or hormonal health
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You are perimenopausal or menopausal
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You are a teen with unusual periods
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You want better options for tracking your reproductive health
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You are interested in egg freezing or have frozen your eggs