What Problems Can HPV Cause? Feb 01, 2024 If you don’t know about HPV and how it can endanger your health and life, now is the time to get informed. Here’s a valuable overview of this common virus, its threatening strains, and what to watch for. Continue reading →
Prepping for a VBAC? Here's What You Should Know Jan 04, 2024 Just because you needed a C-section to deliver your last baby doesn’t mean you’re doomed to surgical delivery for the next one. But vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) comes with a few prerequisites. Here’s how to get ready for VBAC. Continue reading →
Abnormal Pap Results: What to Expect at Your Follow-Up Colposcopy Dec 12, 2023 Most Pap test results are normal, and most abnormal Pap test results don’t mean you have cervical cancer. But if your results come back positive, it’s best to be sure with a colposcopy. Here’s what to expect. Continue reading →
All About Gestational Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Nov 01, 2023 If you’re pregnant, read this. November is American Diabetes Month and a great time to spread awareness, but there are more than two types of diabetes. Gestational diabetes affects millions of moms-to-be and their babies. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading →
5 Reasons to Schedule Your Next Mammogram ASAP Oct 01, 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to get back on track with your mammograms. Here are five compelling reasons to stop procrastinating and schedule this vital screening test today. Continue reading →
PCOS and Insulin Resistance: What's the Connection? Sep 01, 2023 You may know that PCOS causes unwanted hair growth, period problems, and even fertility challenges — but insulin resistance? September is PCOS Awareness Month and a great time to learn about its lesser-known complications, including Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading →
Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods Aug 04, 2023 You have many options when it comes to birth control — sperm barriers, implantable devices, timing and luck, permanent surgical solutions. Hormonal contraception is a tried-and-true method used by millions. Here’s what you need to know about it. Continue reading →
8 Lifestyle Tips for Managing Menopausal Hot Flashes Jul 13, 2023 As long as there have been women, there have been women with hot flashes. Discover the link between menopause and hot flashes and how you can cool off so you can stop sweating the change of life. Continue reading →
Why Is My Period So Heavy? Jun 30, 2023 It’s normal for your flow to change throughout your life — some periods last a few days, others up to a week, and some seem heavier than others. But how heavy is too heavy, and what could it mean? Here’s what you need to know about abnormal periods. Continue reading →
What To Do If You Skip A Birth Control Pill May 10, 2023 Birth control pills have high effective rates against unplanned pregnancy, but these numbers can drop if you accidentally miss a pill. If you skip a birth control pill, here’s what you need to do. Continue reading →