Year: 2015

Are you pregnant? Chances are someone has already tried to tell you whether you’re carrying a boy or girl based on the state of your belly. An old wives’ tale claims that if you’re carrying low, you’re having a boy and vice versa. While this claim is pregnancy myth #98985, you can learn some actual […]

One of the most exciting times during pregnancy is getting to see your baby during an ultrasound. As you know, an ultrasound is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to scan a woman’s abdomen and pelvic cavity to create an image of the baby. But did you know that there are multiple kinds of […]

For many expectant mothers, seeing their baby on an ultrasound is one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy. Ultrasound technology uses high frequency sound waves to create pictures of the baby in the womb. An ultrasound is not only exciting for expectant parents, but the technology is imperative to the safety of the fetus […]

1. Walnuts Even though most women focus on ways to make themselves more fertile, we have to remember that it takes two to get the job done! Recent studies have found that walnuts can boost fertility in men. In the study, men who ate 75 grams of Omega-3-rich walnuts – which comes to about 2/3 […]

The IUD, which stands for intrauterine device, is a form of birth control becoming more and more popular for women in the United States. These devices, made of flexible plastic, are inserted into the uterus by a healthcare professional. Considered one of the most effective forms of birth control available, IUDs can last between three […]

One of the most common types of abnormal bleeding from the uterus is heavy or prolonged periods. Also known as menorrhagia, heavy or prolonged periods are not only inconvenient, but they can interfere with sleep and daily activities and lead to health issues if the periods are severe enough. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment options […]

An ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body. This procedure is commonly recognized as the method used to monitor babies growing inside the womb, but ultrasounds are not only used on pregnant women. Ultrasound imaging is also helpful in diagnosing certain health conditions, so doctors […]

For women who experience especially heavy periods that result in significant blood loss, the endometrial ablation procedure can be a good solution. This procedure is used to reduce menstrual flow, and in some cases, cease the menstrual cycle while keeping a woman’s uterus and other reproductive organs intact. Many women turn to it as an […]

For many women, aging skin is a big concern. The first signs of aging can become noticeable during the mid to late 20s and typically include the appearance of fine lines around the eyes. As women reach their 30s and 40s, deep lines around the mouth and eyes can begin to appear as the skin […]

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure performed on a woman to remove all or part of her uterus. Depending on the reason for the procedure, a surgeon may also choose to remove other reproductive organs, such as the cervix and ovaries. Here’s more about hysterectomy procedures and the conditions they are used to treat. 6 […]