When it comes to discussing family planning options, most women turn to their OBGYNs first. Women who do not want to get pregnant, or women who may wish to wait
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Can You Get Pregnant on Birth Control?
posted: Feb. 24, 2022.
When it comes to discussing family planning options, most women turn to their OBGYNs first. Women who do not want to get pregnant, or women who may wish to wait
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Causes of Pain During Sex
posted: Feb. 02, 2022.
Pain during sex is a common issue for women. While many women don’t feel comfortable discussing this problem, it’s important that you bring it up with an OBGYN. After all,
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The Importance of Prenatal Appointments
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.
You just found out you’re pregnant. Congratulations! This is certainly an exciting moment. Now that you’re pregnant you’re probably focusing on all the ways that you and your unborn child
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What To Know About the HPV Vaccine
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
The human papillomavirus (HPV), is a very common sexually transmitted disease that most people will have at some point during their lifetime. While there are certain strains that the body
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Why You Should Get a Pap Smear
posted: Dec. 23, 2021.
Your teen is quickly becoming a young woman, and you may be wondering more about how to keep her healthy and when she should start seeing an OBGYN. Perhaps you’re
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What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
According to the CDC, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female reproductive disorders and also one of the most common causes of infertility. While PCOS often
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Vaginal Stones: What You Need To Know
posted: Dec. 01, 2021.
We’ve all heard about kidney stones or even gallbladder stones, but you may not realize that stones can also develop in the vagina. Vaginal stones, medically known as colpolithiasis, are Read more -
Treatment for a Vaginal Cyst
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Harmless lumps and bumps can develop just about anywhere on the body, including the vagina. While some cysts are rather small and painless, vaginal cysts can cause pain, discomfort, and Read more -
Pregnancy and UTI
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
Pregnancy can leave women more vulnerable to other complications, such as UTI. A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is the result of bacteria in the urethra that leads to an Read more -
Natural Ways to Induce Labor
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
After waiting months to meet your sweet new baby, the discomfort of the third trimester can be hard to handle. You will likely be swollen, exhausted, and sore––not to mention Read more -
Getting Treatment for Cervical Dysplasia
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
Dealing with an abnormal Pap test? This can certainly happen for several reasons and fortunately, most of them aren’t cancerous; however, if your OBGYN does suspect cervical cancer, further testing Read more -
Uterine Fibroids and Pregnancy
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
Uterine fibroids are common benign growths that develop within the lining of the uterus. While this problem is common among young women, particularly of child-bearing age, you may be concerned Read more -
Understanding Gestational Diabetes
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
Even if you’ve never been diagnosed with diabetes, some women can develop diabetes during pregnancy. This is known as gestational diabetes and is often diagnosed by the 24th week of Read more -
What Is a Postpartum Hemorrhage?
posted: Aug. 06, 2021.
Postpartum hemorrhage occurs when there is severe and prolonged bleeding of 500ml or more that occurs within 24 hours after giving birth. This often occurs after the placenta has been Read more -
Osteoporosis and Menopause
posted: Jul. 26, 2021.
Menopause occurs when a woman no longer has her period for a full year. While menopause can occur in a woman’s 40s, these days the average age is 51 for Read more