How Common is Stress & Anxiety in the U.S.? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 19.1% of the population every year. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. Several recent studies have found links between the women’s …
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Men’s and women’s sex drive naturally fluctuates over the years. When relationships change or major life events occur (such as pregnancy or menopause), sex drive can be impacted. Studies have shown that antidepressants are also a common cause of a drop in sex drive. If you’re bothered by a low sex drive or decreased sex …
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By Frank Augello Due to the ongoing pandemic, everyone seems to be brushing up on (or for your random aunt on Facebook, discovering for the first time) the wonders of medical science. The vaccines against COVID-19 have rightfully been hailed as major breakthroughs since these mRNA-based vaccines employ a different mechanism of action than traditional …
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We’re going to be honest with you: figuring out how to transport sperm from your house to our lab for analysis was not easy! Once sperm are exposed to the open air, they start to slow down (decreased motility) and die off. However, we knew how important it was to be able to solve this …
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We get it, periods can hurt! But sometimes, too much period pain can be the result of a more serious issue. Let’s talk about it! How Do I Know If I Have “Severe” Period Pain? There are several ways that you can do a quick self-check to see if your period pain is excessive: Keep …
Everyone’s menstrual cycle is unique, and the characteristics of your period will surely change throughout your life. However, there are some characteristics of “normal” periods that can help us know about our overall health. Your Menstrual Cycle When we talk about the length of your menstrual cycle, we’re talking about the first day of your …
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Your pituitary gland is a small organ that sits underneath your brain and behind the bridge of your nose. The pituitary gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ because the hormones it produces control so many different processes in the body. Many of these processes are “involuntary”, meaning your body performs them without …
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Conventional blood sampling techniques (such as through the vein), though effective, are highly invasive and require a skilled phlebotomist. With recent improvements in lab analysis, the amount of blood needed to accurately measure hormone levels has significantly reduced. This has led to an increased interest in microsampling techniques, such as VAMS (volumetric absorptive microsampling), in …
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Albumin, a type of protein found in your blood, is a very important compound that affects the movement of nutrients throughout your body. Its job is to help move smaller molecules, such as drugs or hormones, through your blood so that they can be delivered to different parts of your body. Your body likes to …
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects up to 10% of women. Although it is a relatively common condition, many people have never heard of it (we’re here to help change that)! It is the most common cause of female infertility, which is why it is so important to spread the word and …
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