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...
Gynecology
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...
Urinary Incontinence: Types and Treatments
Nothing is worse than sneezing and wetting your pants in public. Okay, there are things worse than that, but it is embarrassing and inconvenient at least. Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity...
Guidelines for Mammograms, Pap Smears & Other Screening Tests
Benjamin Franklin once said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". That is especially true in regards to mammograms and pap smears. Breast and cervical cancer are easier to treat when they are detected early. Mammograms and Pap smears can spot cancer...
The Epidemic
There is an epidemic occurring on the earth today, and it is estimated to affect more than 380 million people. This epidemic is likely to increase to 592 million by the year 2035. Prevention is the key to slowing and overcoming this epidemic. You can prevent or delay...
Osteoporosis Awareness
The month of May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Creekside Center for Women would like to inform you about Osteoporosis and how you can keep your bones healthy. According to the CDC, Osteoporosis or "porous bone" is a disease of the skeletal...
Infertility: A Private Disease
For years you have dreamed of having a home where the laughter of children echoed through the halls. When your doctor tells you that your chances of ever having a live birth are minimal, it blows against your heart like a hurricane. Dreams shatter when faced with the...
Stress Busters
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances defines stress. It effects every system in our body. Many emotional and physical disorders that have been linked to stress including depression, anxiety, heart...