Women’s Health

September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month.  Did you know that nearly 15% of women of reproductive age have it?  Some women have not ever even heard about PCOS and there are other women, right now that are being diagnosed with it.   What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance […]

Have you recently considered practicing yoga but are not sure if it is right for you?  As you may already know, there are so many benefits to practicing yoga.  If you are entertaining the idea and you have questions we will cover some common questions about yoga here.   However, this is not any ordinary blog.  […]

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at some point in their life?  According to data from the NCI’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program – an estimated 19,880 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 12,810 […]

Having a child is an incredible experience.  It is a very exciting time for new parents but it is also very tiring at the same time.  More than likely your baby isn’t sleeping through the night yet, leaving you and your partner sleep-deprived.  That alone can make you feel out of sorts some days.  Have […]

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection and it is associated with most cervical cancer cases.  Did you know widespread immunization with the HPV vaccine could possibly reduce the impact of cervical cancer and other cancers caused by HPV globally?   How does the HPV vaccine work? There are various strains of HPV spread through […]

Having a baby is an exciting time for a family.  However, after a woman has a baby, she goes through a transformation – physically, psychologically, and emotionally. After you give birth, your full attention will more than likely be devoted to caring for your newborn – and sex might be the furthest thing from your […]

Breastfeeding helps to promote growth and good health for your baby.  But some may question what are some ways breastfeeding mother can nourish their bodies.  What foods and drinks are best for your diet and how does it affect your breast milk? Here we will cover some basic nutritional tips you can follow while you […]

Urinary incontinence is common and can often be embarrassing for some.  The severity can range from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong that you don’t make it to a restroom in time. It often occurs as people get older, urinary incontinence isn’t […]

Are you trying to conceive or do you feel like you may be pregnant?  There are some signs that can indicate pregnancy.  However, signs of early pregnancy can vary for each individual. Some women start feeling their body change quickly within the first month of pregnancy and some may not notice any symptoms at all.  […]

Many women have menstrual periods that last anywhere from 4 to 7 days. A woman’s period usually occurs every 28 days, but normal menstrual cycles generally range from 21 days to 35 days. Maybe you have had normal cycles but suddenly experience irregular periods and are concerned. Ready to learn more about irregular periods and […]