Women's health

Consulting Doctors What Advice Would You Give to Your Wives and Daughters?

When it comes to women's health, there is still much to be done. Here, doctors share their advice for women.

Too many illnesses in women are still diagnosed late or with difficulty.

Experts Reveal Gender Health Gap: Diseases Diagnosed Late in Women

Unaddressed complaints and late diagnoses—women often still suffer from the "health gender gap."

Different Signs of a Heart Attack in Women and Men

Health Women Often Exhibit Different Heart Attack Symptoms Than Men

Many people associate a heart attack with severe chest pain, but in women, the symptoms can actually be quite different.

Feet Change With Age Why Women Over 40 Suddenly Find Their Shoes Don't Fit Anymore

As people age, their feet can change. For women, hormones might also play a role.

Starting at age 40, women may notice that the effects of alcohol become more pronounced for them.

Expert Explains Why Women Over 40 May Experience Changes in Alcohol Tolerance

Some women over 40 or going through menopause find that they can no longer tolerate alcohol as well. Here's what might be behind it.

Some women tend to bruise more easily after age 40.

Expert Explains Why Women Over 40 Suddenly Get Bruises More Easily

Is it true that women bruise more easily after 40? What could be the reason? An expert explains on FITBOOK.

Abrupt Changes! Study Calls Menopause a "Biological Cliff"

What This Means for Health Abrupt Changes! Study Identifies Menopause as a 'Biological Cliff'

The end of menopause marks a significant transition, bringing abrupt changes in numerous areas. Here's what that means.

Hormonal changes during menopause can also affect body odor.

Suddenly Different Why Body Odor Can Change for Women Over 40

Some women notice a change in their body odor around menopause. Here's why this can happen and what can help.

Postmenopause Menopause Is Over–What Comes Next?

What changes occur during postmenopause, what symptoms may arise, and how women can stay healthy are covered by FITBOOK.

Oversized Breasts: These Consequences Are Often Underestimated

Macromastia When Large Breasts Become a Health Issue

Large breasts can be more than just a cosmetic issue. Here are the potential health problems that can arise and what can be done about them.

Women Often Not Taken Seriously by Doctors

New Study Physical Complaints in Women Are More Often Classified as Psychological

A study shows that women with autoimmune diseases report significantly more frequent instances of misdiagnosed mental health conditions.

Researchers examined the connection between large breasts and various neurological and sleep-related disorders.

Study Shows What Macromastia Has to Do With Migraines and Sleep

Macromastia, which refers to excessively enlarged breast tissue, apparently contributes to various neurological and sleep-related disorders.

Study Shows Why Cranberry Juice May Not Protect All Women Equally From Bladder Infections

Cranberry juice may prevent urinary tract infections: study explains varied effects in women.

Nocturia Possible Causes of Frequent Nighttime Urination in Women

Many women tolerate nighttime urges to urinate, but if it occurs frequently, it is called nocturia, and doctors should investigate the causes.

Woman Under the Influence of Menopause on Her Brain

Study The Timing of Menopause Could Have Long-term Effects on the Brain

A study reveals connections between the timing of menopause, memory, and cognitive performance. All the details here.

Surprising Study Finding What the Vagina Has to Do With Antibiotic Resistance

What do bacteria in the vagina have to do with antibiotic resistance? A study involving over 1,500 pregnant women offers fascinating insights.

A long period of sexual abstinence affects the body

Gynecologist Explains What Does Abstinence from Sex Do to a Woman’s Body?

An expert explained to FITBOOK what happens in a woman's body when she has no sex for an extended period.

Light exercise can positively affect sex

Recommended for Both Men and Women Training That Can Improve Sex in Older Age

Targeted pelvic floor training can enhance sex in older age, but it's not a miracle cure, explains the FITBOOK expert.

Gynecologist Provides Clarity Tired, Lacking Energy, Uninterested? When Women Are Missing Testosterone

Not only for men, but also for women, the hormone testosterone is important. Here's how to recognize a deficiency and prevent it.

Research suggests that sex may contribute to a later onset of menopause.

At least once a week Regular sex offers health benefits for women over 40

According to a British study, women enter menopause later if they have sex more than once a week.

Study Involving Women This disease increases the risk of diabetes by 46 percent

According to a recent study, individuals affected by endometriosis have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Trainer Reveals Effective Training After 40: What Women Should Consider

There is no standard plan for women over 40—but there are certainly some tips on how they should now (re)design their training.

Charité Study Shows How an App Helps Breast Cancer Patients with Metastases

Researchers at Charité have developed an app that helps women with metastatic breast cancer feel fitter without additional medication.

Interview With Carolin Kotke Breast Cancer Activist: "I Thought: Maybe I Won't See Next Year"

In an interview with FITBOOK, breast cancer activist Carolin Kotke discusses her daily life with cancer and offers advice to those affected.

Pain often lasts longer in women than in men. In this context, research may have uncovered some intriguing findings.

Studies Provide Insights This Is the Biological Reason Why Women and Men Perceive Pain Differently

Women and men experience pain differently. A new study suggests possible explanation. FITBOOK analyses the study.

Study Examines Contraceptives in Context of Brain Tumors: Woman Holds Pills

Study Shows Some Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Brain Tumors

Danish researchers have studied the link between hormonal contraceptives and brain tumors.

Certain foods are beneficial for women in menopause, according to an expert.

Gynecologist Reveals Foods That Are Especially Beneficial During Menopause

By choosing the right foods and maintaining a generally mindful diet, women can enhance their well-being during menopause.

According to a Study A Blood Test Could Soon Detect Endometriosis Faster

A study reveals hormonal changes in endometriosis that can be distinguished from PCOS. Does this pave the way for a simple blood test?

Certain foods might be better avoided during menopause.

Gynecologist Reveals How Diet Can Worsen Menopause Symptoms

During menopause, some foods can be difficult to digest and may even worsen symptoms. An expert explains.

U.S. Star in Menopause Tori Spelling Anticipates Increased Sexual Desire Through Hormone Therapy

Tori Spelling, 53, revealed that she has undergone hormone replacement therapy and expects her sex drive to increase again.