How STDs Affect Pregnancy and Put Your Health at Risk
Understanding how sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can impact pregnancy is a crucial topic for expectant parents and anyone hoping to conceive. STDs like gonorrhea, [...]
A Detailed Guide to Birth Control Methods
By definition, birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and don’t want to become pregnant, you must choose a [...]
PCOS and Its Impact on Fertility
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that has no cure and affects millions of women around the world. The World Health Organization [...]
Pap Smear Screening & Cervical Cancer Prevention
A pap smear typically takes less than five minutes to complete, but those minutes could save your life – or the life of any [...]
The Importance of Pelvic Exams: What Women Need to Know
Regular visits with a gynecologist are an essential part of women’s health – and pelvic exams are vital. Pelvic exams play a critical role [...]
Menstrual Irregularities: What’s Normal and What Isn’t
Up to 25% of women experience menstrual irregularities, making it a common health issue. An irregular menstrual cycle is when your period is shorter, [...]
Understanding Your Cycle: Cramps Before, During and After Your Period
Menstrual cramps are an uncomfortable yet completely normal part of a woman’s cycle. However, just as no two women are exactly alike, neither are [...]
Adolescent Gynecology: When Parents Should Make a Teen’s First Appointment
For some parents of adolescent girls, the question of when their teen should first visit a gynecologist may spark uncertainty. An adolescent's first gynecologist [...]
Women’s Health: What is an OB/GYN?
Primary care doctors and general practitioners provide care to both men and women and deal with various ailments. However, some physicians primarily deal with women’s [...]
Women’s History Month: Bringing Awareness to Women’s Most Common Health Issues
Women's History Month begins on March 1, and it serves as a great reminder for all women that prioritizing health all-year-round is essential. While some [...]