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Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms – here’s what needs to change

Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms – here’s what needs to change: Menopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of 46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myriad of physical and psychological symptoms, such as hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings and a …

IYF Celebrates Women In Tech – Skills For Success Is Changing The Gender Landscape In Information Technology

IYF Celebrates Women In Tech – Skills For Success Is Changing The Gender Landscape In Information Technology: Digital technologies have created new spaces for interaction and enabled new ways to connect, share experiences, work and build communities. It is estimated that by 2030 in Sub-Saharan Africa alone more than 230 million jobs will require digital …

How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace

How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace: Ground Picture/Shutterstock More than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a workplace issue. And while there has been enormous progress made in the UK at workplace level in this area, many women …

Women are less happy than men – a psychologist on why and four things you can do about it

Women are less happy than men – a psychologist on why and four things you can do about it: Carve out time for yourself to avoid getting overwhelmed. pexels/liza summer, CC BY-SA Something strange is going on in women’s happiness research. Because despite having more freedom and employment opportunities than ever before, women have higher …

‘I almost lost my will to live’: preference for sons is leaving young women in China exploited and abused

‘I almost lost my will to live’: preference for sons is leaving young women in China exploited and abused: aslysun/Shutterstock China has a gender crisis. The country has a huge surplus of men – around 722 million compared to 690 million women in 2022. This is largely because of sex-selective abortions linked to China’s one-child …

Telkom shines a spotlight on 10 Phenomenal Women in Tech

Telkom shines a spotlight on 10 Phenomenal Women in Tech: 31 August 2023, Johannesburg: Telkom Introduces the “Phenomenal 10,” a distinguished selection of women from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector who embody the epitome of women’s potential, transcending adversity to achieve greatness. These women were carefully chosen and recognized as exceptional women who …

‘Girl math’ may not be smart financial advice, but it could help women feel more empowered with money

‘Girl math’ may not be smart financial advice, but it could help women feel more empowered with money: Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock If you’ve ever calculated cost per wear to justify the price of an expensive dress, or felt like you’ve made a profit after returning an ill-fitting pair of jeans, you might be an expert in …

Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas: Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media …

Women still feel like they aren’t listened to when they give birth – here’s what could help change things

Women still feel like they aren’t listened to when they give birth – here’s what could help change things: Ratchat/Shutterstock Women often report that they are not listened to or given choices about what happens during their own labour. But studies have long shown that feeling heard and having choice during childbirth enhances women’s wellbeing. …

The power of needlework: how embroidery is helping South African women tell unspeakable stories

The power of needlework: how embroidery is helping South African women tell unspeakable stories: In her artwork for the project, Christina Leputla depicted victims of domestic violence fleeing their attacker. In June 2020, three months after South Africa entered the first of a series of hard lockdowns to slow the spread of COVID, the country’s …

How tracking menopause symptoms can give women more control over their health

How tracking menopause symptoms can give women more control over their health: You can track your menopause symptoms by using an app, a dedicated website or a diary. Krotnakro/Shutterstock Menopause can cause more symptoms than hot flushes alone. And some of your symptoms and reactions might be due to the menopause, even if you are …

Six books to read this Women In Translation month – recommended by our experts

Six books to read this Women In Translation month – recommended by our experts: Harvill Secker/The Feminist Press at CUNY/Amazon Crossing/Dedalus Ltd/Deep Vellum Publishing/Other Press Only a third of books translated into English are by women authors. August is Women in Translation month, which hopes to address this imbalance by getting more people reading and …

How biological differences between men and women alter immune responses – and affect women’s health

How biological differences between men and women alter immune responses – and affect women’s health: Fida Olga/Shutterstock Most people will have heard the term “man flu”, which refers to men’s perceived tendency to exaggerate the severity of a cold or a similar minor ailment. What most people may not know is that, generally speaking, women …

Nigerian women ensure they get the best possible healthcare by managing unequal power relations with men

Nigerian women ensure they get the best possible healthcare by managing unequal power relations with men: Rural women in Nigeria negotiate healthcare decisions with their partners. Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images Nigeria is a patriarchal society. Authority is vested in men, who tend to exert power and control over women in various spheres of life. …

The orgasm gap and why women climax less than men

The orgasm gap and why women climax less than men: Sex isn't just about penetration. Kaspars Grinvalds/Shutterstock Imagine a steamy sex scene involving a woman and a man from your favourite television show or movie. It’s likely that both parties orgasm. But this doesn’t reflect reality. Because during heterosexual sexual encounters, women have far fewer …

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study: Telemedicine helps women avoid the stigma of abortion Manuel Augusto Moreno In South Africa, it is legal to have an abortion upon request until the 13th week of pregnancy. The procedure is performed by trained certified midwives or registered nurses at specific primary care …

South African women: violence, health and money issues among 5 biggest obstacles that stand in their way

South African women: violence, health and money issues among 5 biggest obstacles that stand in their way: Getty Images Every year on 9 August South Africa celebrates Women’s Day, marking an important moment in the country’s history. This was the day in 1956 when women marched to the seat of government, the Union Buildings in …