Are you a woman and don’t know where to start when choosing the birth control that would be best suited for you? You are not alone in your struggle. There are several different types of birth control methods available today and it can get confusing quickly. Your medical history and personal preferences also play a… Read More »
Do you know what uterine fibroids are? There are many women that have uterine fibroids during their lives. Some women may not even know that they have them because they sometimes do not cause any symptoms. It is estimated that up to 80% of females will develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50 years… Read More »
Birth control options for women have come a long way in the past fifty years. Now there are several different birth control options to fit a woman’s individual needs. There are so many options available that sometimes it can be overwhelming to choose which one is best for you. Luckily there are many reliable resources… Read More »
People learn about safe sex practices in a variety of ways. Some learn from a high school health class, parents, older siblings, books, friends, or the internet. Unfortunately, not all those learning sources are always accurate. It is important to have a good education when it comes to safe sex practices to prevent the spread… Read More »
HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a term we have become more familiar with in recent years. While many women may recognize the word, their awareness may stop there. Without basic knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (like the fact that there are several strains), a woman who receives a positive HPV test may be overwhelmed with questions.… Read More »
Pregnancy is an exciting event in life and can be even for the woman with diabetes. The challenge of regulating blood sugar levels is one that we want to be tackled as early as possible after conception, if not beforehand, to prevent complications. If you are diabetic and would like to begin or expand your… Read More »
Women of a certain age are well-acquainted with Kegel exercises. Maybe you’ve done them yourself. Maybe you watched the concentration on your mother’s face as she tried to maintain vaginal wellness via the performance of this pelvic floor exercise. Here, we want to revisit Kegels because they hold a lot of value for women of… Read More »
Family planning is a term that is relatively mysterious to many women, even in light of its growing use. To plan a family may seem unnecessary. A woman decides to become pregnant, or she chooses to prevent pregnancy with a preferred method of birth control. That’s family planning in a nutshell, but the tiny details… Read More »
By now, most women realize that menopause is not the onset of unsettling symptomology. Technically, menopause marks the end of the era of menstruation. No more periods! Yay! Perimenopause is the duration of many years leading up to the cessation of the monthly cycle. This time in a woman’s life may begin as early as… Read More »