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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 -
What Is Advanced Maternal Age?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
In the US, more and more women are deciding to have children later in life. Of course, as women wait until their mid-to-late 30s or even 40s to have children Read more -
What Is Vaginal Agenesis?
posted: Jun. 24, 2021.
Vaginal agenesis is a rare congenital condition that impacts the development of a baby’s reproductive system. As a result, a baby girl may be born without certain reproductive organs or Read more -
Could I Have Amenorrhea?
posted: Jun. 14, 2021.
While everything from stress to overexercising could lead you to skip a period, if you begin missing multiple periods you may be wondering what’s going on. Could you be dealing Read more -
Choosing the Right Birth Control for You
posted: May 26, 2021.
Birth control isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to family planning. What is considered ideal birth control for one woman won’t be the ideal option for another. This is why it’s important Read more -
Tracking Your Pregnancy Milestones
posted: May 11, 2021.
It might feel like those nine months are a blur of excitement, rollercoaster emotions, and planning, but each new milestone and development can be exciting for soon-to-be parents. During your Read more -
Understanding the Postpartum Process
posted: Apr. 20, 2021.
The postpartum period is defined as the first six weeks after delivery. During this time, new moms are dealing with everything from breastfeeding and changes in sleep to the ups Read more -
Should I Get Tested for HPV?
posted: Apr. 07, 2021.
HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that is found in nearly 79 million Americans at this very moment. About 80 percent of men and women who are Read more