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Is Your Fertility Impacted by Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

2024-02-29T00:19:46-05:00January 17th, 2024|Women's Health|

What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Let's chat about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), a common but often misunderstood infection affecting over a million women in the United States each year. We hope to shed light on why early detection is crucial for women's reproductive health, as this infection may be hard to spot. Pelvic Inflammatory ...
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The Most Common Birth Defects

2023-10-13T11:02:03-05:00October 13th, 2023|Baby|

Anticipation, excitement, love, and nervousness are natural emotions when bringing a new life into the world. It is a time that can also bring concern and uncertainty along the way for parents. One of the worries many parents may face is the possibility of their child being born with a birth defect or congenital abnormality. ...
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All About Female Hormone Disorders

2023-09-25T09:16:42-05:00August 22nd, 2023|Women's Health|

Gaining weight despite diet and exercise, having an emotional outburst over the slightest mishap, energy slumps, skin issues, hair thinning, trouble sleeping, and a sluggish sex drive are all common issues women face. It's easy to chalk these things up to the natural progression of aging or the grind of daily stress. Yet, the truth ...
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Living With Vulvodynia

2023-07-20T10:49:02-05:00July 20th, 2023|Women's Health|

One of the most frustrating and embarrassing things a woman can deal with is unexplained burning, soreness, itching, or pain "down there." These discomforts not only interfere with daily life and intimacy but also pose a challenge when it comes to identifying the underlying cause, given the numerous medical conditions that may exhibit similar symptoms. ...
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Are You On Track for a Urinary Tract Infection?

2023-10-16T14:49:08-05:00June 27th, 2023|Women's Health|

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a real pain—literally. They leave you in agony and often recur over and over again. In fact, statistics show that 27% of women will experience another UTI within 6 months of their first one. No doubt, UTIs seem to have a mind of their own. Just when you think you're ...
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How To Recognize and Handle an Ectopic Pregnancy

2023-10-16T14:42:15-05:00May 30th, 2023|Pregnancy|

Pregnancy is a remarkable and transformative time in a woman's life, but it can also bring unexpected challenges and uncertainties. Today, we want to provide valuable information on a pregnancy complication that affects many women: ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube.   Though ...
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Your Unexplained Symptoms May Be a Hormone Disorder

2023-10-16T14:52:01-05:00April 25th, 2023|Women's Health|

Are you feeling tired and irritable? Noticing that your hair is thinning and your waistline expanding? How about your sex life? Is your drive at an all-time low, and intercourse not as "exciting" as it once was? You might think these things are just an unfortunate result of getting older or from everyday stress, but ...
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Why You Might Be Getting Recurring UTIs

2023-03-21T14:40:59-05:00March 21st, 2023|STD|

The burning sensation, lower belly pain, cloudy, odorous, blood-tinged urine, and, let's not forget, the frequent and urgent need to empty your bladder, only to barely be able to produce any urine. If you've had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know these symptoms all too well and have probably tried just about anything to ...
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Is Your PMS Extreme? You May Have PMDD

2023-02-14T17:51:21-05:00February 14th, 2023|Menstrual Cycle|

Ah, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). For some of us, this phrase triggers a wave of dread. But don’t worry—with the right knowledge, you can successfully manage PMDD and get through the monthly cycle with your sanity intact. So, let's take a light-hearted look at Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and explore its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. ...
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Why You Keep Getting Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

2024-02-02T14:12:43-05:00December 14th, 2022|Women's Health|

Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is an imbalance of healthy bacteria in your vagina. When certain types of bacteria (anaerobes) outnumber the good bacteria (lactobacilli), you can get BV. Bacterial vaginosis is a common infection, affecting 1 in 3 women at some point. Some women have recurring cases of BV. However, many women with BV do ...
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Living With Uterine Polyps

2022-11-15T22:12:53-05:00November 15th, 2022|Women's Health|

If you are experiencing unexplained bleeding, heavy or inconsistent menstrual periods, or unusual discharge, uterine polyps aren't typically the first cause to come to mind. Uterine polyps, also known as endometrial polyps, are not a condition most women are familiar with, but they aren't rare. Up to 3 in 10 women will have uterine polyps ...
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Dysmenorrhea: What It Is and How to Deal With It

2022-12-22T11:21:32-05:00September 13th, 2022|Menstrual Cycle|

Most women will experience some form of dysmenorrhea, or pain during menstruation, at some point in their lives. For some, the pain is mild and manageable. For others, it can be severe enough to interfere with daily activities. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for dealing with dysmenorrhea, there are a few things that can ...
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What You Need to Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome

2022-12-22T11:26:32-05:00August 10th, 2022|Menstrual Cycle|

Toxic Shock Syndrome is a warning you may have seen on your package of tampons or other feminine products. The name itself sounds pretty scary, and that's because it can be a very serious illness if not treated properly. Toxic Shock Syndrome, also known as TSS, is a very real risk if you don't know ...
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Adenomyosis: The Silent Disease Women Experience

2023-09-26T13:44:26-05:00June 20th, 2022|Menstrual Cycle|

Adenomyosis is a disease that causes many symptoms that women experience without understanding the cause. Women just accept that their period is painful without realizing it is due to a disorder. This disease affects the uterus and can lead to infertility and other issues. Adenomyosis is often misdiagnosed as other conditions, such as fibroids or ...
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What You Need to Know About Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

2022-12-22T11:25:52-05:00June 7th, 2022|Menstrual Cycle|

Women's menstrual cycles are all unique to each person. For some, their period comes like clockwork every 28 days. For many, their cycle length varies every month by a few days. And some women even experience periods so irregular that they are impossible to track. You may wonder, how do you know if your period ...
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STDs: The Ultimate Guide You Don’t Want to Talk About

2022-04-08T21:59:41-05:00April 8th, 2022|Women's Health|

The CDC estimates that nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur each year in the United States. That’s a lot of sexually transmitted diseases. And it’s not just happening to other people; you or someone close to you might have an STD and not even know it. STDs are caused by bacteria, parasites, ...
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What You Need To Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases

2022-12-22T11:24:07-05:00March 8th, 2022|Women's Health|

It is estimated that there are more than 20 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States every year. That’s more than half of the population! And while most people think of STDs as a problem that only affects young people, the truth is that anyone can get an STD, regardless of their ...
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What You Need To Know About Female Genital Warts

2023-09-26T13:26:30-05:00February 8th, 2022|STD, Women's Health|

It is important to know about female genital warts because they are a common sexually transmitted infection. Female genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV, which is a virus that can be passed through skin contact with an infected person. It is possible to have the virus without realizing it, as not ...
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Let’s Talk About Egg Quality and Fertility

2022-01-13T09:25:04-05:00January 12th, 2022|Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy|

We are talking about female human eggs, not your breakfast! While you may know you have them, most women don't know much about their eggs and only a little about their menstrual cycle. Human eggs are fascinating, and the egg cell is critically essential to fertility and family planning. Egg quality and fertility is a ...
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Pros and Cons of Getting Your Tubes Tied

2022-09-28T20:26:46-05:00January 12th, 2022|Pregnancy, Procedures|

Pros and Cons of Getting Your Tubes Tied If you are done having children or have made the decision not to have children, then you may want to consider a permanent form of birth control. Every woman has a different reason for choosing a permanent procedure like female sterilization as a form of birth control. ...
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