A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances defines stress. It affects every system in our body. Many emotional and physical disorders that have been linked to stress include depression, anxiety, heart attacks, stroke,...
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Infertility Awareness Month: Help Change the Conversation
April is Infertility Awareness Month. So, let's talk about it. For many, receiving an infertility diagnosis shatters their dream of having a house full of children. After months of trying, depression is often experienced by both partners and can have a strong impact...
News in Gynecology: The Three Stages of Menopause
Menopause affects each woman differently. Perhaps your best friend is struggling to sleep. You're drenched in sweat from each hot flash. And your sister—lucky her—is enjoying a new sense of energy and creativity. What are the three stages of menopause and what can you...
News in Obstetrics: Birth Defects Awareness & Prevention
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. According to the March of Dimes, about 120,000 babies born each year have congenital normalities. A birth defect...
Heart Disease Awareness: Best Ways Women Can Combat Heart Disease
Heart disease causes 27{c32f220a97554538a750280585b6278238c6d138c527944464fd5f29699b7558} of female deaths – more than all cancers. Nearly half a million women die of heart disease every year, but only...
Pregnancy Spacing Risks and Benefits. A Key to Family Planning
Pregnancy spacing is the time from one baby’s birth until the next pregnancy. Understanding the risks and benefits associated with timing your pregnancies too close together or too far apart can help you make an informed decision about when to grow your family. Why Is...
News in Gynecology: How Important Is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D normalizes your body’s calcium and phosphorus absorption and assists your immune system function. It's also essential for bone growth and bone remodeling. Other roles it serves in the body include the reduction of inflammation and modulation of multiple...
Fertility News in Obstetrics: Let’s Get Pregnant
What are the chances of getting pregnant the first time trying? Some women get pregnant within the first month, but this is not always the case. Conception in the first month occurs for about 30{c32f220a97554538a750280585b6278238c6d138c527944464fd5f29699b7558} of...
Dr. Marie Stopes: Person of Influence in Gynecology
Many men and women have paved the way for modern gynecology. Dr. Marie Stopes, our person of influence in gynecology, is one. Dr. Marie Stopes Dr. Marie Stopes, 1880-1958, was a distinguished academic scientist and the youngest Doctor of Science in Britain at that...
Dr. Virginia Apgar: A Person of Influence in Obstetrics
The Apgar Score is a test used to evaluate newborns at birth. The test checks a baby's heart rate, muscle tone, and other signs to see if extra medical care or emergency care is needed. Developed by Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1953, the test has long been adopted as a...