Women’s Health

Throughout a woman’s life, there are many discomforts that come and go thanks to hormonal fluctuations. Ovulation and menstruation bring bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness, and lower back pain, among others. Pregnancy comes along with an even longer list of ailments. The whole roller coaster ride is capped off with menopause. Just when you think […]

How often do you think about your pelvic floor muscles? If you’re like most women, chances are, you may not keep them in the forefront of your concerns. However, these muscles play an important role in women’s health. This is because they support the cervix, uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. When a woman has […]

Sore nipples are very common, especially if you’re ovulating or breastfeeding. However, just as with most reproductive health issues, many women feel bashful about discussing them openly. What you need to know, however, is that there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Nipples are highly sensitive areas, and as such, are easily irritated. 5 Home […]

When it comes to reproductive health, many women are afraid to ask candid questions due to embarrassment or fear of being judged. However, failing to talk honestly about what may be going on in your vagina can lead anywhere from daily discomfort to serious health complications. One of the most common vaginal infections is Bacterial […]

Hearing from your gynecologist that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is disturbing, to say the least. Feelings range from shock, anger, sadness, and fear, to wondering what to do next. Is there a cure? How is it manage? How do you tell an intimate partner? One of the most common STDs is Human […]

It’s very common to blame hormones for everything: For feeling moody, for getting emotional, for getting nostalgic, or having hot flashes. But how much do you really know about them and the role they play in women’s health? In aims of helping you better understand hormones and their functions in the human body, below is […]

Sometimes women don’t get their period, even though they have gone through puberty, aren’t pregnant, and aren’t experiencing menopause. This is called amenorrhea. Although amenorrhea is not a disease and is typically not harmful, you should still talk to your doctor if you never get your period. Primary and Secondary Amenorrhea There are two types […]

In order for a woman to get pregnant, the ovary has to release an egg into the fallopian tube. Here, it stays for around 24 hours, waiting to come into contact with sperm. If the egg is fertilized, it stays in the fallopian tube for three to four days before moving to the uterus. Once […]

If you are currently expecting or hoping to be in the future, congratulations! This is undoubtedly an exciting time in your life. But what if you have diabetes? Can you deliver a healthy baby? Should you even try to conceive? Women who have diabetes can and do bring healthy babies into the world every day […]

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 […]