Women’s Care

The modern world comes with lots of technology and conveniences. Instant gratification is expected on a daily basis. Long to-do lists are commonplace. And — unfortunately — the incidence of malignancies and other health conditions have skyrocketed. In 2019 alone, there were more than 1.7 million new diagnoses and 606,880 deaths. Therefore, no matter how busy you […]

The walls of the vagina are lubricated with a thin layer of clear fluid. This fluid helps keep the lining of your vagina healthy, thick, and elastic. This fluid is maintained by the hormone estrogen, but sometimes, factors cause a reduction in the amount of moisture in your vagina. Vaginal dryness can occur at any […]

As women, many of us spend lots of time thinking about the products we use to handle our periods. For millions of women, this means keeping pads and tampons on hand – but what about a menstrual cup? Are they a fad or is a menstrual cup something you should consider? Menstrual cups are widely […]

Learning that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI, sexually transmitted infection) is scary. Depending on the type of disease, you may deal with pain, unsightly discharge, and a list of other unpleasant symptoms. You’ll also deal with the embarrassment that comes with having to tell a partner or a person you just […]

As women, we spend our lives aware of the importance of seeing our OB-GYN regularly. Pelvic exams are as essential to our health as an adequate diet and the proper amount of sleep. Reproductive health is paramount. Anything having to do with changes in our menstruation cycle, vaginal discharge, birth control, pregnancy related issues, and […]

Finding out you’re pregnant can be a joyous occasion, but after the celebrations, one thing becomes more important than anything else; making sure that the baby is healthy throughout the pregnancy. In addition to avoiding drinking, smoking, and particularly dangerous activities, it is reasonable to wonder whether ultrasounds use any kind of radiation imaging. The […]

Going to the gynecologist is hardly anyone’s favorite activity. You have to step on a scale and hear how much you weigh. You have to fully undress in a cold room with fluorescent lights. You have to sit there, naked, save for a thin paper robe, then lay down and spread your knees apart so […]

If you’ve never been to a gynecologist, it can be scary to think about those kind of visits. Not only will you get one of your most vulnerable body parts examined, you’ll also discuss your sexual history and concerns with a total stranger. Let’s get one thing out of the way first: There is no […]

Can You Go to the Gynecologist on Your Period? How do you feel when you’re on your period? For some women, not much changes, other than having to put in tampons and the occasional bloating. For others, the symptoms can range anywhere from becoming moody and emotional to having awful cramps and headaches. There is […]

Vaginal Odor: Causes, Home Remedies, When to see a Doctor You may be asking yourself, “is it normal to have vaginal odor?” If you’re experiencing unfamiliar scents from your vagina, you’re not alone. In fact, this is an ordinary situation for most women. Vaginas emit natural odors, but what exactly is the difference between a […]