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 […]
OBGYN Checklist | Everything You Should Tell Your OBGYN
An OBGYN checklist is the surest way to remember everything you should tell your OBGYN.
How Genetics and Family History Affect Your Chances of Getting Breast Cancer
In the United States, it is estimated that around 242,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Out of this, 3% of the women have inherited it from their family members as a result of mutation of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Although there are various breast cancer risk factors , genetic mutation is considered […]
From Pill to Implant: Here’s Everything to Know About Birth Control Options
Women today have birth control options . Medical research has produced everything from pills to implants, and research advances every year. Keep reading to discover what options are available!
What to Look for in a Breast Self Exam
Regular self-examinations of your breasts can catch cancer before it spreads. Every woman should know the proper way to perform a breast self-exam, and should do the exam monthly. When you familiarize yourself with your breasts, it is easier to identify any changes that may happen. Breast cancer symptoms are often unnoticeable without a professional […]
