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Women’s Secret Health Concerns
"Do other women feel pain during sex?" "Should I be worried that I am bleeding so heavily?" "Is this normal?" "Am I normal?" Although these are common questions, many women are unwilling to discuss them with their doctors. Health concerns can range from quirks—is it...
How can your blood’s Rh factor affect your pregnancy?
While healthcare providers try to screen and treat as many women as they can, 5,000 babies develop Rh disease in the U.S. every year. What do you need to know? The majority of women are Rh (Rhesus)...
HPV: The Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infection
In a shocking, recently reported statistic, 45{c32f220a97554538a750280585b6278238c6d138c527944464fd5f29699b7558} of U.S. citizens, aged 18-59, are infected with genital HPV, or human papillomavirus. Nearly all individuals who are sexually active will get infected with...
Permanent Birth Control: Is it for you?
You’ve decided that you would like to not have any more children so permanent birth control is an important option to discuss with your doctor. Over 60{c32f220a97554538a750280585b6278238c6d138c527944464fd5f29699b7558} of women of reproductive age are currently using...
The Great News about Good Fat
You likely already know this: saturated fat is bad, and trans fat is really bad. This isn’t new information. (If you are surprised, scroll to the bottom of this article for a quick description of each fat). But, chances are high that you don’t know enough about the...
How to Battle the Cold and Flu
Maybe your son got off the bus complaining of a scratchy throat. Or you feel feverish and have a stuffy nose. It looks like a weekend of sniffles and coughs. With flu season in full swing, try these tips to prepare your family. Prepare your home. Make sure you have...