On this Valentine’s Day, celebrate those in your life that you love the - and be sure to celebrate you! Take good care of your heart. February is a great month to evaluate your heart health and make sure you are taking steps towards maintaining a healthy heart. Almost...
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Symptoms and Treatments for Endometriosis
If you experience painful periods, or cramping for a week or two before and during your period, you might have endometriosis. Endometriosis is the condition where cells that make up the lining of your uterus grow outside the womb in other areas of your body such as...
Tips to Ease Morning Sickness
When the event is planned, hearing the news that you are pregnant is an exhilarating experience filled with joy and expectation. Preparations soon begin including plans for the nursery and daydreaming about what will be the sex of the new addition to your family. All...
2014 Interesting Developments in Obstetrics & Gynecology Part 2
Here is the second installment of interesting studies that effected OBGYN and women’s health in 2014. See our blog post for Dec. 8, 2014 to read part 1. Long-acting reversible contraception for adolescents - The etonogestrel implant and intrauterine device (IUD) is...
2014 Interesting Developments in Obstetrics & Gynecology Part 1
Every year new and informative studies are published that effect women and their health. To help you keep up with some of the new information, below are a few of the studies that have been published this year. Aspirin for preventing preeclampsia - The US Preventive...
Miscarriage
When you are young and dream of someday having your own children, you never think that such a natural process might be difficult. The dream never includes not being able to become pregnant or having a miscarriage, but this is a reality for many women who desire to...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) – 101
What is a UTI? A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes—organisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are quickly removed by the...
Blame It On The Hormones
Hormones, or the lack of them, have a monumental effect on men and women alike. If even one of your hormones are lacking, it can throw your body, mind, or emotions out of whack. We have all heard about PMS and how hormones during the time around a women’s cycle can...
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Anxiety
“Immediately following the birth of my daughter I began to feel the downward spiral of postpartum depression. I believe strongly that the hormonal issues, for me, were hugely exacerbated by the pain that I was experiencing post birth as well. I had second degree...
Breast Cancer Myths
In this age of mass communication, myths regarding breast cancer and its causes are still alive and well. Below are a few of the common misconceptions about breast cancer and the truth of the matter. Myth Number One: Only women get breast cancer. The truth is that...