You wake up in the morning and before you even get out of bed, you know that you’ve started your period. The main clue is the cramping in your lower abdomen and/or lower back. Approximately, 80% of all women will experience some period pain in their lifetime. Around 11% of women experience period pain on […]
Types of Hysterectomies and Their Side Effects
Planning to get a hysterectomy? Let us tell you about the different types of procedures and their side effects.
How Early Can You Find Out the Gender of Your Baby?
“What am I going to have and how soon can I find out?” This is a question many mothers begin to wonder about as soon as they see their positive at-home pregnancy test. Numerous old wives tales’ exist to help predict a baby’s gender and while these tales’ are fun to play into, advances in […]
What is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is common, with many women affected.
HPV Vaccine | Everything You Need to Know, What, Who, Why.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus that can lead to six types of cancer in both men and women later in life. HPV infections are so common that nearly every woman and man in the country will get HPV at some point in their lives. Nearly 80 million people in the United States […]
OBGYN Checklist | Everything You Should Tell Your OBGYN
An OBGYN checklist is the surest way to remember everything you should tell your OBGYN.
How Often Should I Get a Mammogram?
If you’re wondering, how often should I get a mammogram, then look no further. We have all the information you need.
Types of Birth Control | Pros and Cons
There are as many types of birth control as there are reasons for using it. Whether you’re trying to regulate your menstrual cycle, fight acne, correct hormonal imbalances, or prevent pregnancy, there is a birth control option that will work for you. You should always talk to your gynecologist about what you want from your […]
Endometriosis Treatment & Symptoms | How Do I Know Where to Start?
Painful periods? Heavy bleeding? It could be endometriosis. Learn more about how to know if you have endometriosis and what treatments are available for you.
Bladder Infection vs UTI: Treatment
Knowing the differences between bladder infections vs. UTIs is fundamental to accessing the right bladder or UTI treatment. UTIs and bladder infections share a range of common symptoms because a bladder infection is a subtype of a UTI. However, not every UTI involves the bladder, so it is important to definitively identify which of the […]
