The COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be safe and effective for use by women who are pregnant and breastfeeding and those trying to get pregnant now or who intend to become pregnant in the future. In fact, vaccination is strongly recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and two leading organizations representing …
It is not uncommon to have uterine fibroids and not know it. Other times, fibroids can come with many symptoms that range from inconvenient to painful. Still, some symptoms can be mistakenly dismissed as a routine part of life. Knowing what to watch for can help you listen to your body and ensure you know …
Most women who enter menopause become concerned about gaining weight as their body changes. While the goal for our patients is to help them prevent post-menopausal weight gain, women do often gain weight during and after this stage of life. Is it possible to lose the extra weight and stay healthy? There are many things …
A Pap smear, or Pap test, is an important screening method for identifying cervical cancer. A Pap smear involves the collection of cells from the cervix by your doctor. Located at the top of the vagina, the cervix is the opening to the uterus. These cells are examined in a laboratory for abnormal cells. The …
PMDD is a severe type of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Although the reasons for PMDD are not known, it may be linked to the hormonal swings of a menstrual cycle. While PMDD can affect anyone who continues to menstruate, there is a greater risk if you have a family history of PMS, PMDD and mood disorders. …
Whether you give it much thought outside your monthly period or not, your menstrual cycle says a lot about your health. Tracking your monthly bleeding is one of the simplest ways of monitoring your overall health. If you cannot answer when your last menstrual period began or how long it lasted, now is the time …
A positive pregnancy test can be one of the most exciting things to see in a person’s life. For couples who have been trying to conceive for a long time, or those who are pleasantly surprised by how quickly they got pregnant, finding out you’re expecting is a joyful moment. However, many women feel completely …
While certainly not the worst type of medical test that you may have to take, many women dread the glucose tolerance test. This test, typically administered between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy, is a way for your physician to detect gestational diabetes before it produces severe consequences in your own body and to your growing baby. …
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) were frequently discussed in the 80s and 90s. Many young people were engaging in unprotected sex, and the increase in STDs was significant. While it seems that more people are using common sense and protection during sex these days, sexually transmitted diseases are still problematic. While it may be an uncomfortable …
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