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5 Great Ways to Lose the Weight After Menopause
Category: Gynecology, Menopause
Many women experience weight gain as a side effect to menopause. Your body is trying to deal with a reduction in estrogen, and as a result, you are likely to see a few extra pounds added to your frame.
How To Prevent Prenatal Infections
Category: Obstetrics
Pregnancy is a joyful time for moms-to-be, but as you decorate the nursery and plan for the baby’s arrival, don’t forget to take precautions to prevent prenatal infections. They can be dangerous for both mother and baby.
Why am I Experiencing Vaginal Dryness?
Category: Gynecology
Your vaginal health may change throughout your life, and it’s common to experience vaginal dryness at one point or another.
Cervical Cancer Survivors: Here’s What to Expect
Category: Gynecology
Hearing the news that your cancer is cured is one of the greatest and most relieving feelings! After the initial wave of happiness, however, you may have a lot of questions about what comes next.
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Category: Pregnancy
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Most women experience postpartum depression after having a baby, and it is considered a normal part of early motherhood.
Postpartum depression, or PPD, is a serious condition that can occur in the first few months after childbirth. It’s often brought on by changes in hormone levels, but other issues can increase the chance of women getting postpartum including:
- Having a history of depression
- Poor support from your partner, friends or family
- Increased amount of stress in your life
- Having a sick or colicky baby
Breast Cancer Risk Testing: Is the BRCA Test Right for You?
Category: Breast Cancer
You may have seen the term “BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing” being used on the internet in regard to breast cancer, but are you unsure about what it means? The simple explanation is this: BRCA1 and BRCA 2 are genes that help repair damaged DNA. Damaged DNA can lead to tumor growth. When either of these genes do not function properly, cells are more likely to develop genetic alterations that can lead to cancer.
It is possible to test for BRCA 1 & 2 mutations, but is it necessary for you? Having all of the information can help you make an informed decision.
Your Guide to Sexual Health
Category: Gynecology
Each year, it is estimated that there are 20 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in the United States. Here’s your guide to preventing, diagnosing, and treating STIs.
What Birth Control Can I Use While Breastfeeding?
Category: Breastfeeding, Gynecology
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! The miracle of birth is extremely rewarding, but many moms choose to wait a while before experiencing the nine-month process again. For moms who want to breastfeed their child, it is important to choose the right method of birth control.
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July is Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month
Category: Gynecology
As common as uterine fibroids are, it was only a matter of time before a month was dedicated to it in an effort to help raise awareness, research, and funding. If you’re not familiar with the condition, you may be surprised to learn that by age 50, as many as 70% of white females and 80% of African American females have had fibroids. And if you are familiar with it, you most likely know there are many powerful and successful treatment options available to conquer the condition.
Five Health Questions To Ask On Mother’s Day
Category: Pregnancy, Women's Health
As a mom, you’re dedicated to knowing your child’s medical history to ensure they stay as healthy as possible. You probably even track what they eat, drink, and breathe, just to make sure you’re preventing every ailment you can. But, do you ever think about your own mother’s medical history and how it may affect both you and your children?
This Mother’s Day, take a step back and ask a few questions that can help gain valuable insight into your family’s health patterns for generations to come.
