Some women may believe that their painful periods and missing out on everyday life activities due to period pain is normal, but they may be suffering from a disease that they don’t know about. There are several medical conditions that can cause painful periods. One of those conditions is endometriosis. According to the Endometriosis Foundation… Read More »
You may be a woman scheduling your first gynecology appointment or you may be a mother scheduling your daughter’s first gynecology appointment. Whatever your situation, you probably have a lot of questions and may feel nervous. Know that it is completely normal to feel this way. Many women struggle with knowing when to schedule their… Read More »
Menstruation is a completely normal and healthy part of being a female. Society doesn’t talk much about periods so sometimes females may be embarrassed to talk about them. When something new or different occurs, you may wonder ‘Is this normal?’ Let’s dive into what is considered a normal menstrual period and what some common period… Read More »
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are considered the most common type of infection by many healthcare professionals. Since they are so common, some women question if a UTI will affect their period in any way. The simple answer to this is no, UTIs do not directly affect a woman’s period. Let’s dig into this question deeper… Read More »
You may have heard of or been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and are looking for more information. You have come to the right place because we are going to break down the basic facts about polycystic ovary syndrome. 1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is Caused by a Hormonal Imbalance PCOS is caused by a… Read More »
It’s that time of the month and you feel like your uterus is trying to drive you insane by torturing you with those dreadful period cramps. Many women all over the world, of all different ages and backgrounds, suffer from menstrual cramps. Some even have to miss out on school, work, or social activities because… Read More »
Let’s be honest here; there is no period that doesn’t involve some amount of pain. Menstrual cramping is a normal side effect of the shedding of the uterine lining. Even if a woman does not describe her periods as painful, cramping is the norm. What if period pain feels like it’s a little too much?… Read More »
One of the biggest questions that women have is “what is my body telling me?” Our great-great-grandmothers were intimately familiar with their body-talk. They tended to intuit what their bodies were saying and why. At times, discerning the meaning of various symptoms was hit-and-miss. Today, we have the value of formal medical care. Today, you… Read More »
Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, is not a condition that we tend to hear much about. However, due to the problematic nature of the intrusion into the pelvic cavity, and to the fact that there may be ways to minimize the risk of internal sagging, this is a topic that should be discussed. Pelvic organ… Read More »
Sexual function is an important aspect of a woman’s health and wellness. As we go through life, simple hormone fluctuations and external stressors are enough to throw us off our game. When the sexual response cycle is in perpetual stagnation, meaning you pretty much never get past Go, there is the reason to talk with… Read More »