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Why You Shouldn't Grin and Bear Painful Sex

Why You Shouldn't Grin and Bear Painful Sex
Sex is a natural part of life, but there are issues that complicate it, including pain. If you’re a woman struggling with pain during sex, you should get help, and here are some reasons why.
Jan 1st, 2025
Can I Get Pregnant in my Mid-40s?

Can I Get Pregnant in my Mid-40s?
There’s always some risk of problems when you get pregnant, but many of the risks increase with age. So if you’re over 40, is pregnancy a safe option, and what can you do to bring a child into the world safely at that age?
Dec 1st, 2024
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Gestational Diabetes

5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes is a preventable and dangerous disease that affects millions. During National Diabetes Month, we take a look at gestational diabetes, a type that affects pregnant women. Read on to find out how to lower your chances of getting it.
Nov 1st, 2024
Pregnancy Ultrasounds: When and Why They're Done

Pregnancy Ultrasounds: When and Why They're Done
Because of the many changes going on during pregnancy, your medical team needs a way to track your baby’s development. One way is through medical imaging like ultrasounds. Read on to find out more about their use during pregnancy.
Aug 1st, 2024
Myths and Facts About Uterine Fibroids

Myths and Facts About Uterine Fibroids

Your uterus is responsible for various roles in your monthly cycle, fertility, and pregnancy. Uterine fibroids can cause problems, but there are many misconceptions about the dangers of this condition. Read on as we separate fact from fiction.
Jul 23rd, 2024

4 Office Procedures for Treating Uterine Fibroids
Your uterus is a key part of the reproductive process, but it is susceptible to a range of health conditions. Uterine fibroids are a problem that can be harmless or become a danger to a pregnancy. Here’s how you can treat it.
Feb 1st, 2024

5 Benefits of Choosing NEXPLANON® for Your Birth Control
If you’re looking at your options for birth control, you have lots of choices. One convenient option is the Nexplanon® implant, which can provide protection for up to three years, and that’s only one of its benefits.
Jan 3rd, 2024
Managing Uterine Fibroids: 5 Essential Tips

Managing Uterine Fibroids: 5 Essential Tips
Your uterus becomes a highly important part of your life once you’ve reached puberty. There are also several problems that can affect this organ, like uterine fibroids. Read on to find out how to manage this condition.
Nov 1st, 2023
Why Women Are More Prone to Osteoporosis Than Men

Why Women Are More Prone to Osteoporosis Than Men
Your bones are living tissue that protect vital organs and form the structure of your body. Several conditions can affect the strength of your bones, including osteoporosis. But why does this condition affect women more than men?
Oct 1st, 2023
Can Ovarian Cysts Affect My Fertility?

Can Ovarian Cysts Affect My Fertility?
If you want to have children, your ovaries need to work properly for your eggs to mature and be fertilized. Here, we discuss how conditions like ovarian cysts affect your ability to have children.
Sep 1st, 2023
4 Telltale Signs of Early Menopause

4 Telltale Signs of Early Menopause
Hormones play a major role in many stages of our lives, and radical changes in how much you have can lead to conditions like early or premature menopause. Read on to find out about the signs to look for.
Aug 1st, 2023

Want to Avoid Diastasis Recti? Start Doing These Things Today
Your abdominal muscles play a key role in protecting, supporting, and creating movement in your abdomen. During pregnancy and childbirth, your abdominal muscles can separate — a condition called diastasis recti. Here’s what you can do to avoid it.
Jul 1st, 2023
5 Myths About Infertility You Shouldn't Buy Into

5 Myths About Infertility You Shouldn't Buy Into
Millions of couples struggle to have children, and infertility can result from many different illnesses and conditions. There are a lot of misconceptions about infertility out there, so let’s help to separate fact from fiction.
Jun 1st, 2023
7 Ways to Prepare Your Body For a Healthy Pregnancy

7 Ways to Prepare Your Body For a Healthy Pregnancy

Bringing a child into the world changes how you live your whole life, so if you’re thinking of starting a family, you should get your body ready. Read on to find out what steps to take to prepare for pregnancy.
Mar 12th, 2023
Common Myths and Facts About Ovarian Cancer

Common Myths and Facts About Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a serious condition that can spread to other parts of your body and do a lot of harm if left unchecked. On top of that, there are misconceptions about this illness that people believe. Let’s go over the facts.
Feb 17th, 2023
Questions to Raise at Your Next Gynecological Exam

Questions to Raise at Your Next Gynecological Exam
A well woman visit is a vital part of every woman’s life, and in between visits, we know that life happens. So if you have an exam coming up and you have concerns, now is a good time to put together health questions to ask.
Nov 2nd, 2022
How Does Thyroid Disease Affect Pregnancy?

How Does Thyroid Disease Affect Pregnancy?
Your thyroid is one of several organs that produce hormones to help functions throughout your body. Thyroid disease is a common disorder that can cause many problems including complications with pregnancy.
Oct 1st, 2022
When Is Vaginal Bleeding a Sign of Cancer?

When Is Vaginal Bleeding a Sign of Cancer?
Menstrual bleeding is a part of every woman’s life during the reproductive years, but there are times when you may experience bleeding outside of your cycle. Read on to find out when it’s normal or when it may be linked to cancer.
Aug 4th, 2022
Trouble Sleeping? It Could be Menopause

Trouble Sleeping? It Could be Menopause
There are a multitude of reasons you may not be sleeping well, but a possible cause of problems like insomnia can come from the hormonal changes that occur as you approach menopause. Read on to learn more.
Jul 29th, 2022
How Endometriosis Causes Pain and Problems

How Endometriosis Causes Pain and Problems
Pelvic pain can be the result of many conditions, ranging from minor irritations to life-threatening illnesses. Endometriosis is a pelvic condition that can be painful, but is treatable. Read on to find out how it can affect you.
Jun 1st, 2022
Analyzing Your Ovarian Cyst with an Ultrasound

Analyzing Your Ovarian Cyst with an Ultrasound
Your ovaries are essential to your reproductive system, but a cyst on one or both of them can lead to complications that affect your health. Read on to learn the advantages of analyzing a cyst with ultrasound.
May 4th, 2022
Am I Infertile?

Am I Infertile?
If you’re trying to have a baby and you don’t succeed, there are a number of reasons why that happens. If you keep trying to conceive over a long enough period of time, infertility may be a possible cause. But how do you know?
Apr 1st, 2022
5 Potential Causes of Infertility

5 Potential Causes of Infertility
Infertility is a common problem for millions of women, and for those affected, struggling to conceive can cause miscarriages or stillbirths. Learn what factors can keep you from reaching your goal of parenthood.
Mar 2nd, 2022
How Does the Vaginal Ring Work?

How Does the Vaginal Ring Work?
If you’re sexually active and you don’t want children, there are many birth control options available to help. One effective method you can consider is the vaginal ring. Read on to learn more.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Recovering from a C-Section: What to Expect

Recovering from a C-Section: What to Expect
Whether you’ve had a baby before or not, if you haven’t given birth through cesarean section, there are things you need to know. Here’s what to expect about the experience of and recovery from this birthing method.
Dec 9th, 2021
How Menopause Affects Your Mental Health

How Menopause Affects Your Mental Health
During menopause, your body undergoes a lot of changes that affect your health for the rest of your life. During this period, you experience many emotional changes. Read on to find out more.
Nov 9th, 2021
A pregnant woman sitting at the edge of her bed with a sick look on her face as she experiences morning sickness.

Do I Have Morning Sickness or Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

While nausea and vomiting are common, too much could mean that there is a more serious issue. Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition that causes extreme morning sickness that could cause complications in your pregnancy. Here is what you should know.
Nov 30th, 2020
5 Lifestyle Ways to Prepare for Menopause

5 Lifestyle Ways to Prepare for Menopause
Menopause is a transition every woman goes through. How well you manage the symptoms while it’s happening will be down to the changes you’ve made to get ready. Read on to learn what you should do to be ready.
Feb 1st, 2025

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Feb 20th, 2024
Doctor holding surgical tools next to a plaster mold of female reproductive system indicating hysterectomy

What is a Hysterectomy?
What is a hysterectomy? Are there different types of hysterectomies? Why is a hysterectomy done? Get answers to these questions and more.
Feb 5th, 2021

5 Tips for Choosing the Right OBGYN
Search for an OBGYN can be a little daunting. It’s an important decision that can have a great impact on your health or the health of your baby. There are plenty of options to choose from and it may be difficult to narrow the field.
Oct 5th, 2020

The Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding
The decision to breastfeed is a personal matter, but the decision may draw strong opinions from your family and friends. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommend ...
Sep 14th, 2020

What Should You Include in a Birth Plan?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that physicians support a more individualized approach to labor management. This means that more in-depth birth plans will presumptively be more common place among expecting mothers. Birth
Aug 14th, 2020

Being Pregnant in the Era of COVID
Being pregnant can be very stressful. Adding COVID-19 to the list can be overwhelming. It’s natural to be worried and curious about how the coronavirus might affect your pregnancy. We are here to provide you with the necessary information ...
Jul 1st, 2020

Tips to Help Get You Through Your Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your life will change in ways you may have never thought of before. You must consider the well-being your baby, along with your own. Your body will go through visible physical changes, ...
Jun 17th, 2020

Is Breast Density Directly Linked to Breast Cancer?
There has been some discussion amongst medical professionals, whether there is a direct correlation between breast density and breast cancer. One should consider everything when it comes to personal health.
May 14th, 2020

Painful Sex? It’s More Common than You Think
Painful sex is more common than you may think and has many different causes. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 3 out of 4 women will experience painful sex in their lifetime.
Apr 15th, 2020

The Importance of an Annual Woman’s Wellness Exam
People today are juggling many responsibilities. Work, family obligations and other factors make it seem like you have no extra time to focus on your health. It’s easy to neglect your health – especially when you are feeling okay.
Mar 15th, 2020

How to Sleep While Pregnant
Many women find themselves wondering how they should sleep while pregnant. Sleep gets tricky during the third trimester, which is also known as the most sleep challenged stage of pregnancy.
Jan 31st, 2020

Improving Women’s Digestive Health
As women grow older, they find their digestive health patterns change. Eating and drinking the proper supply of nutrients can help the body grow, replace worn-out tissue and provide energy. If your body isn’t receiving the nutrients it needs...
Jan 30th, 2020

Top 5 Mobile Period Trackers
Most women’s menstrual cycle is 28 days. Normally, the length of a period is 3 to 8 days, averaging 5 days. What is the menstrual cycle? The monthly cycle causes a series of changes in a woman’s body as it prepares for the possibility of fertilization.
Dec 29th, 2019

Is Flying While Pregnant Safe?
Nearly 50 million Americans are estimated to travel by airline this holiday season. While it may be instinctive to think that you shouldn’t be flying while pregnant, it can be perfectly safe as long as you follow some simple steps ...
Nov 13th, 2019

Survivorship: Your New Way of Life
Survivor is a word that is commonly used to attribute to a person that once had cancer. Not everyone who once had cancer identifies with that word, but there is something inherent about the word survivor that lends itself to support and admiration.
Oct 15th, 2019

What Causes Cervical Cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, over 13,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2019. For over 4,000, the disease will be terminal.   Cervical Cancer is the 4th most common type of cancer in women, however it is also the most treatabl
Aug 14th, 2019

What to Expect for Your First Gynecology Visit
Going to the gynecologist (OBGYN) as an adult is a routine part of staying healthy, but when it is your first visit it can be unnerving unless you know what to expect. These feelings are very common when trying something new.
Aug 1st, 2019

Postpartum Depression: You Are Not Alone
According to the American Psychological Association, two out of four new mothers experience what is commonly referred to as the “baby blues” after delivering a baby. Up to 15% of those women will develop a more severe and longer lasting depression called p
Jun 30th, 2019

All You Need to Know About Having a “Big” Baby
Regardless of how many children you have had, expecting mothers’ minds are often filled with pressing questions. Will my baby sleep through the night? Will they have difficulty nursing? How big will my baby be?
May 12th, 2019