Perimenopause is widely understood as something that happens in your mid-to-late 40s. For most women, that’s true. But for some, the hormonal shifts that signal the beginning of this transition start earlier, sometimes well before 40. Knowing that this transition can begin earlier than most people realize is the first step toward getting the right answers.
Category Archives: Women’s Health Services
Beyond Pink: What Everyone Should Know About Early Breast Cancer Detection
Early detection saves lives. WMCHealth urges regular mammograms starting at 40, awareness of risk factors, and reporting any breast changes. With advanced imaging and expert care, WMCHealth helps detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
From Diagnosis to Survivorship: The Care Team That Walks Beside You
At WMCHealth, breast cancer patients never walk alone. A full team: radiologists, surgeons, oncologists, and nurse navigators- guides care from diagnosis through recovery. Navigators coordinate treatment, provide support, and ensure every patient feels cared for.
The Cervical Health Myths That Keep Women from Getting Screened
Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet common myths keep women from getting screened. Learn the truth about when screening starts, why symptoms don’t matter, and what the HPV vaccine really covers.
Cervical Health: What Every Woman Should Know in 2026
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet many women aren’t sure when to screen or which symptoms matter. Updated guidelines and flexible testing options make prevention easier than ever.
How Stress Affects Women’s Hormones and When to Talk to Your Doctor
Stress doesn’t just affect your mood. For women, ongoing stress can disrupt hormones that regulate menstrual cycles, sleep, and energy. Discover when symptoms warrant a conversation with your doctor.
U.S. News & World Report Names Westchester Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Among Nation’s Best Maternity Hospitals
Choosing where to give birth is one of the most important decisions expectant mothers make. Now U.S. News & World Report has named both hospitals High-Performing for maternity care, the highest distinction available.
Nutrition After Breast Cancer: Foods That Support Recovery and Long-Term Health
Life after breast cancer marks a new beginning. Survivors may face ongoing physical and emotional challenges, but WMCHealth provides continued care through nurse navigators, follow-ups, wellness programs, and support services -helping patients heal, grow, and thrive beyond treatment.
Life After Treatment: Thriving as a Breast Cancer Survivor
Life after cancer is a new beginning. Survivors may face lingering effects, but with support from WMCHealth’s nurse navigators, wellness programs, and follow-up care, they can rebuild strength, find purpose, and thrive beyond treatment with guidance every step of the way.
Breast Density and Cancer Risk: What Every Woman Should Ask After a Mammogram
About half of women over 40 have dense breasts, which can hide tumors and raise cancer risk. WMCHealth offers advanced imaging, including 3D mammograms, to help detect cancer early. Talk to your WMCHealth doctor about your density and screening options.