Women's health

The reasons that cause women to avoid sex, and the solutions

It happens to women of all ages: Pain during intercourse, urinary leaks, and uncomfortable sensations of friction. A gynecologist explains what can be done – and without invasive surgery.

For many women, dealing with gynecological challenges is kept as a personal secret and accompanied by a continuous sense of embarrassment.
Mother and newborn baby.

'If you are breastfeeding, there is no chance you will get pregnant': How true is it?

The reason thousands of women reach their 30s, 40s, and 50s without a diagnosis lies in the different way the disorder manifests in girls.

She thought she was simply not good enough. The reason was different

Members of the Haredi Public Party arrive to submit their party lists to the Central Elections Committee ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026.

First women on ultra-Orthodox party slate running for Knesset seek change - interview


Ahead of the curve? This state just announced it will be offering paid menstrual leave

Every month, women will be entitled to one paid day off to accommodate their menstrual pains.

A colored drawing of female anatomy depicting a uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Menstruation, monthly period (Illustrative)

Taliban policing hospital entrances, denying entry to women without complete burqa covering - MSF

The report comes after women were left laying in rubble for hours, waiting for female rescuers following an earthquake.

Afghan women and children wait for their turn to see a doctor at Yaka Dokan health clinic run by nonprofit organization World Vision, in Yaka Dokan village, Herat, Afghanistan

Over 40? Here’s what doctors want you to check

At 40, the body sends subtle signals, hidden chronic diseases can appear, and nutrition and fitness habits become crucial. Here’s how to stay healthy for years.

Age 40 is a medical turning point

10 percent of Israelis suffer from this disease – and it is very dangerous for women

For World Diabetes Day, an expert explains why diabetes is more severe in women, its unique complications, and how personalized care can reduce risks.

Diabetes

Menopause: Not a disease – a natural stage in a woman’s life

Not a period of decline, but of change: Dr. Ronit Almog explains how to go through menopause calmly, maintain hormonal balance, and improve quality of life.

Menopause - the average age of onset in Israel is 51

When Recovery Begins: How One Israeli Organization Is Redefining Life After Cancer

"42% of survivors leave their workplace after cancer ... Yet society expects them to ‘bounce back’ as if nothing happened.”

Dozens gathered in Rishon LeZion to celebrate the official launch of Israel’s first recovery and wellness center for women post-cancer

US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study

Researchers claimed that CDC data is less reliable than the commercial insurance claims used in the study, which reported a stillbirth rate of 1 in every 175 pregnancies.

People laid out a memorial for preventable stillbirths at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., May 30, 2025.

Hadassah study: Women who underwent breast reduction surgery are healthier – and this is the reason

A research team from Hadassah Hospital found that breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

Breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

Survey: Almost every woman in Israel over the age of 36 suffers from perimenopausal symptoms

We’ve gotten used to thinking that menopause symptoms begin only when menstruation ends or hot flashes start – but that’s not really the case. So how can you tell you’re in perimenopause?

A woman in menopause

What do we really know about menopause?

Most women are unaware of the hormone issue. They are not told about the hormone shift as they get older.

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