Month: January 2022

Fertility Awareness Method

January 26, 2022

The fertility awareness method is a natural form of birth control that involves tracking your cycle to detect ovulation.  What is the Fertility Awareness Method? The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) involves knowing and recognizing when you are most likely to get pregnant during your menstrual cycle. In general, women are most fertile a few days […]

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Cervical Health Awareness

January 20, 2022

When we think of all the things that have changed in our lives since 2020… Does going to the doctor for your routine checkups or preventive care screenings make the list?  Well, yes – yes it does.  According to the CDC, in April 2020, cancer screenings done through the CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer […]

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

January 18, 2022

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is similar to PMS but causes more severe symptoms. These symptoms become noticeable one to two weeks before a period begins. PMDD affects up to 10% of women who get periods. Those with anxiety, depression, PMS or a family history of PMS or PMDD may be more prone to experiencing PMDD.  […]

Happy & Healthy New Year

January 6, 2022

When we start a new year what is the first thing that comes to mind?  New year, new you?  Does your mind immediately go into ways you can improve your quality of life in some fashion or another?  Generally, setting some kind of goal or resolution is a popular way to address the new year.  […]