My women’s health questions had to do with trying to have a baby. I had a feeling there was more going on with me than just bad timing. I knew that there was a possibility that I might have PCOS. My female doctor would not take me seriously, and she said that it was all in my head. Each of my women’s health questions was met with disapproval and an overall feeling that she was not listening to a word I said and was not willing to admit that she didn’t know everything.

Other helpful foods during the menopausal years include foods rich in omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, which help to keep skin, hair, and vaginal tissues healthy and also to enhance the production of beneficial prostaglandins, which aid in hormone production. Most women generally get sufficient amounts of omega6 fatty acids, which are found in nuts, grains, vegetable oils, and meats from land animals. Omega-3 fatty acids are more difficult to come by and are critical for maintaining a healthful balance of prostaglandins as well as for maintaining optimal health.

Other helpful foods during the menopausal years include foods rich in omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, which help to keep skin, hair, and vaginal tissues healthy and also to enhance the production of beneficial prostaglandins, which aid in hormone production. Most women generally get sufficient amounts of omega6 fatty acids, which are found in nuts, grains, vegetable oils, and meats from land animals. Omega-3 fatty acids are more difficult to come by and are critical for maintaining a healthful balance of prostaglandins as well as for maintaining optimal health.