Sexuality is an important part of life for many people, but it is often overlooked when a serious neurological condition enters the picture. After an ALS diagnosis, patients and partners may have questions they are hesitant to ask: Can I still have sex? Will I lose my desire? Will my body respond differently? What happens…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurological condition that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. It is a disease that can gradually change nearly every part of a person’s daily routine, from walking and speaking to eating, breathing, and completing once-simple tasks. But ALS affects…
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Healthcare is more than the ability to visit a doctor when we are sick. It is also about having the information, resources, protection, and freedom needed to make informed decisions about our bodies and our lives. Sexual health is an important part of that picture, yet it remains one of the most politically contested, misunderstood,…
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Cancer treatment is often described in terms of survival rates, treatment schedules, scans, and follow-up appointments. But for many people, the experience of living with cancer treatment extends far beyond the hospital or oncology office. It follows them home, affects their relationships, changes how they feel in their own bodies, and sometimes alters parts of…
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When one partner is living with the side effects of cancer treatment, both people may feel the impact. The patient may be coping with discomfort, fatigue, uncertainty, and changes in desire. Their partner may feel rejected, worried, helpless, or afraid to initiate affection. Even in strong relationships, these experiences can create misunderstandings. A partner might…
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There is a uniquely painful space in the world of medicine: the period between a scan revealing something “suspicious” and the biopsy that will confirm or rule out cancer. For many patients, these days or weeks feel like an emotional free-fall. A time when life is still technically “normal,” but the mind has already stepped…
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Atrophic vaginitis, also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), is a condition that occurs when estrogen levels decline, leading to thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal tissues. It most commonly affects women during and after menopause but can also occur after childbirth, during breastfeeding, or following certain medical treatments that reduce estrogen levels.…
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs, for non-medical reasons. The practice is internationally recognized as a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based violence. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than…
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