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 form of birth control and [...]
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 estimates that PCOS affects up [...]
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 woman you love. Approximately 660,000 [...]
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 in detecting potential health issues [...]
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, longer, lighter, heavier, or more [...]
Understanding Nighttime Hot Flashes: Causes and Solutions for Better Sleep
Nighttime hot flashes are impossible to ignore – the burst of intense heat, your pajamas and bed sheets soaked in sweat, uncomfortably flushed skin, and more. These startling episodes [...]
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 their menstrual cramps. Some women [...]
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 appointment could be stressful or [...]
March 21 World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), the day that the Down syndrome community creates a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people [...]
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 health issues. An OB/GYN doctor [...]