Women’s Health

The first menstruation is a momentous occasion in any young woman’s life. But while this is a beautiful time marking the transition from childhood to young adulthood, beginning the first menstrual cycle can be scary for your daughter. Besides all of the physical and emotional changes her body is going through, deciding which feminine hygiene […]

HPV, also known as the human papillomavirus, and is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. HPV affects more than 20 million people in the U.S. with 6.2 million more people being infected each year. Currently, there are around 40 types of HPV, and while most HPV infections don’t cause any symptoms […]

Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) are a collection of disorders that affect a woman’s pelvic floor. This is the group of muscles in the pelvic area that support the organs. Those organs include the bladder, rectum and uterus. When the pelvic organ muscles fail, it can cause discomfort, bathroom troubles or even serious medical conditions. As […]

Somewhere between the age of 9 and 16, most girls will get their first period. That’s why it’s so important for your daughter to understand what menstruation is early on. Girls as young as 8 can start menstruation, and the last thing you want is for your daughter to be completely caught off guard. While […]

Menopause is one of the stages in a woman’s life that marks the end of their menstrual cycles. It is a natural condition that generally is caused by aging. Menopause is the time leading up to the stop of menstruation. After a woman has reached menopause, she is no longer able to reproduce. Before menopause […]

When it comes to being healthy, we try and do our best. We watch what we eat, exercise and visit our doctors annually. However, for women, seeing a general practitioner once a year isn’t always enough. In order to stay well, most women should be visiting a gynecologist annually. Learn how a gynecologist is a […]

7 Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms While it may garner no visible baby bump, the first trimester of pregnancy is marked by an amazing transformation. During this time, hormones signal a woman’s body to begin sending nutrients to the baby, sometimes long before a test can determine the pregnancy. Because the first trimester is such a […]

It’s estimated that 75 percent of women suffer from some form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). This means that there are millions of women dealing with headaches, bloating, cramps, depression or other symptoms every day. But there is no reason to suffer! With some simple, natural remedies and lifestyle changes, you can keep the worst of […]