In case of RTI symptoms, there are several things you can do1: Things you can do yourself1 Most RTIs resolve within one to two weeks. You can usually treat your symptoms at home. Here are the DOs and DON’Ts recommended. DOs DON’Ts Contact your GP if your symptoms are severe or do not improve within…
What are antibiotics for?1 The treatment for RTIs will depend on the underlying cause. Why is it important to adhere to the treatment? First, it is important to be adherent because the medication will not work unless it is taken2. In the specific case of the use of an antibiotic, misuse or non-adherence also contributes…
Still have questions about RTIs after looking through this website? Find your answers here. If you do not find your answer, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist or call your GP. Antibiotics, treatment, and vaccination If I have an RTI, should I take antibiotics? Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. This means they…
Menopause and diet During and after menopause, managing hormonal changes will become part of your daily routine and should also be considered in weight management12, 13. Menopause signals a new phase in a woman’s life in which diet and exercise can be an opportunity to reconnect to your body and bring back healthy lifestyle habits.…
Common symptoms, with different intensities Menopause is linked to strong hormonal changes in women’s bodies, often leading to symptoms. The symptoms may start before menopause, in the perimenopausal period, and may last many years after menopause5, in the postmenopausal period. According to several studies, up to 9 women out of 10 experience symptoms, and about…
While not directly linked to psychiatric illness1, menopause is likely to be a period of psychological stress for women. Studies have shown that during the perimenopausal and menopausal transitions, women may experience mild anxiety and depression due to hormone changes2, but these changes may not lead to severe depression. Considering the many responsibilities that women…
While absolutely natural, menopause still remains a taboo subject1—something not to be discussed in society. Even if it is asymptomatic or the symptoms are very mild, women’s health can be impacted. However, when the symptoms are bothersome (which is the case for about 50% of women2), the inability to discuss their problems may lead women…
One of the main reasons for menopause symptoms (such as night sweats, hot flashes, and aging skin)1 is the decline of estrogen levels in women’s bodies. To address these symptoms, it is necessary to help the body function normally by using estrogen supplements. There are two ways to do this: 1. Natural methods such as…
Medication will not work unless it is taken.1 This may sound obvious, yet every second patient is not taking her medication properly.4 But what does it mean to be adherent? Adherence is the degree to which a patient follows a doctor’s prescription.2 As a woman suffering from menopausal symptoms, being adherent means having a chance…
How common is insomnia among peri- and post-menopausal women? Sleeping problems are quite common among peri- and post-menopausal women. Roughly 50% or more of women undergoing menopause struggle with lack of sleep1,2, indicating a higher prevalence rate compared with those in the pre-menopause stage2. Peri- and post-menopausal women also experience more frequent and more severe…