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.
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
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
Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, work, money, health, family and a laundry list of other items that are often unavoidable. You may know that long periods of stress and anxiety can leave you feeling tired and worn out, but
Endometriosis is a much more prevalent issue than many people might think. In fact, fewer than 1/3 of women know what endometriosis is, despite it affecting approximately one out of every ten women in the United States. Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue begins to grow outside of the uterus. Because this tissue responds to a
Uterine fibroids are a much more common issue than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study found that between 80 and 90 percent of African American women and 70 percent of Caucasian women will develop fibroids before the age of 50.
40 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in American women. Since then, the number of deaths has significantly decreased due to increased awareness of the symptoms and testing methods for this disease.
As women, we face unique health challenges. In order to maintain long-term health, prevention and early detection of medical conditions and diseases is key.
When: Thursday, January 12th from 7:30pm-8:30pm What: An evening of informative and engaging conversation about good vaginal and pelvic health – it’s essential to your sexual health and overall wellness! Who: Valerie Padd, RN, BSN, Sexual Health Counselor and Coach Where: OBGYN Associates of Akron, 605 N Cleveland Massillon Road, Suite A, Akron OH 44333
As recognized by the Urology Care Foundation, November is Bladder Health Month. During this time, it’s important to recognize all bladder conditions from cancer to UTIs.
