Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and across the globe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that nearly [...]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and across the globe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that nearly [...]
Understanding how sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can impact pregnancy is a crucial topic for expectant parents and anyone hoping to conceive. STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others without visible symptoms [...]
You’re about to have a new baby to love, or your bundle of joy is thriving. So why can this time feel unexpectedly difficult? Prenatal depression (depression that occurs [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Most moms-to-be expect symptoms like morning sickness, swollen feet, and food cravings as their pregnancy progresses. But the first time you experience a pregnancy hot flash – a sudden [...]