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What Are the Downsides of a Total Hysterectomy?

In a total hysterectomy, your uterus is surgically removed. This may be necessary, but can have downsides. Read more about the risks, recovery, and changes to your life that come with a total hysterectomy.

Aug 19th, 2025

4 Effective Nonhormonal Birth Control Options

You need reliable birth control, but don’t tolerate hormonal options well. What can you use to effectively prevent pregnancy without taking hormones? Read to learn about four highly effective, totally non-hormonal forms of birth control.

Jul 1st, 2025

What Are the Earliest Signs of Menopause?

It’s hard to know exactly when the early stages of menopause or perimenopause are starting to affect you. What early signs of menopause should you watch out for, and how do you know when you’re starting to experience this change? Read more.

Jun 2nd, 2025

Are All Breast Lumps Cancer?

If you find a lump in one of your breasts during an exam or self-exam, does that mean you definitely have cancer? The reality of the situation is more complicated. Not all breast lumps are cancerous, but some are, or can become cancerous. Read more.

May 5th, 2025

 Why Should I Wait 18 Months to Get Pregnant Again?

For the health of mother and baby, space pregnancies at least 18 months apart. Why does this matter? Read to learn more about why you need to wait between pregnancies. 

Apr 14th, 2025

Will Prolapse Resolve on Its Own After Childbirth?

Giving birth puts strain on your body, and can result in shifting of your pelvic organs, known as prolapse. This common problem needs the right treatment, and won’t necessarily go away on its own. Read to learn more.

Mar 18th, 2025

 Incontinence During Pregnancy: What's Normal and What's Not

Are your pregnancy symptoms of incontinence normal, or do you need to talk to a doctor? Read to learn more about when incontinence during pregnancy is to be expected, and when it means you should seek medical care. 

Feb 12th, 2025

Treating Breast Cancer: What Are My Options?

When signs of breast cancer appear, you need the right treatment to protect your health. Keep reading and learn more about your treatment options after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Jan 14th, 2025

Why Are Pap Smears So Uncomfortable for Me?

Do you put off Pap smear exams because they’re uncomfortable? If so, read more about why Pap smears might be so unpleasant for you, and what you can do to access this type of gynecological care more comfortably.

Dec 9th, 2024

 Do I Really Need Birth Control If I'm Breastfeeding?

You hear plenty of myths about breastfeeding and birth control, such as the myth that you don’t need to use a contraceptive if you’re breastfeeding. However, the truth is more complicated. Read to learn more.

Nov 6th, 2024

7 Tips to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

When you’re trying to become pregnant, prepare your body to nurture a growing baby by following these expert tips. Read to learn more about what you should do when you’re trying to conceive.

Oct 15th, 2024

How Will I Know When I've Made it Through Menopause?

Going through menopause takes time. How do you know when you’ve made it through? Keep reading to learn more.

Sep 9th, 2024

4 Types of Birth Control to Consider While You're Family Planning

What’s the best type of birth control for your family planning needs? Keep reading to learn more about your birth control options, such as oral contraceptives or an intrauterine device (IUD).

Aug 15th, 2024

4 STIs and How to Prevent Them

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause uncomfortable symptoms and long-term health complications. Without prevention, STIs spread between sexual partners. Read to learn more about four common STIs and STI prevention.

Jul 11th, 2024

Menopause Triggered Stress Urinary Incontinence: What Are The Treatment Options?

Stress urinary incontinence can be just that – stressful. If menopause has meant more urinary incontinence problems for you, the right treatment can restore your peace of mind. Read on to learn more about your treatment options.

Jun 24th, 2024

When Should My Teen Begin Seeing a Gynecologist?

As your teen grows up, milestones include a first visit to a gynecologist. How old should your teen be for the first OB/GYN visit, and what can you expect at an appointment? Read on to learn more. 

May 2nd, 2024

5 Reasons Your Doctor May Recommend a Partial or Total Hysterectomy

: Could you benefit from a partial or total hysterectomy? This common surgery is often a part of women’s health care. Read to learn why your doctor might recommend a hysterectomy.

Apr 10th, 2024

What Are The Official Pap Smear Guidelines - How Often Should I Go?

Pap smears screen for early warning signs of cervical cancer. You need this type of gynecological exam regularly. What’s the schedule for when you need a Pap smear? Read for official guidelines and information.

Mar 2nd, 2024

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Preventive Breast Surgery

Preventive breast surgery is a drastic way to reduce your risk of breast cancer. But, if your health history indicates you’re at high risk of breast cancer, breast surgery could be your best pathway forward. Read to learn more.

Feb 1st, 2024

Cervical Cancer Prevention: A Routine Pap Smear Can Save Your Life

Pap smears, part of your well-woman exam in adulthood, screen for cervical cancer. Getting your routine Pap smear can save your life! Read to learn more.

Jan 18th, 2024

Understanding the Various Types of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

If you’re looking for contraception that lasts for a long time, but can also be reversed easily if you find you’re ready to get pregnant, you need to know more about long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). Read for the information you need. 

Dec 1st, 2023

All About Gestational Diabetes: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Gestational diabetes affects pregnant people, often just while the pregnancy is in progress. Gestational diabetes poses risks for both mother and child. Read to learn more about this condition, including strategies for treatment and prevention.

Nov 14th, 2023

When Is a Hysterectomy Recommended?

In some cases, you may need a surgical procedure known as a hysterectomy, or removal of your uterus. Who needs a hysterectomy, and why? Read to learn more. 

Oct 2nd, 2023

How Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Help Menopause Symptoms?

Menopause is a time of many changes, some of which can result in discomfort and disruption to your sense of well-being. Treatment options like hormone replacement therapy can help. Read to learn more. Menopause is a time of many changes, some of which can

Sep 1st, 2023

Should I Be Concerned About an Abnormal Pap Smear?

Pap smears help to detect potential cases of cervical cancer. If your Pap smear comes back as abnormal, should you be concerned? And what are the next steps? Read to learn more.

Aug 3rd, 2023

How Do I Know if an IUD Is a Good Birth Control Option for Me?

You need the best birth control option for you. Would an intrauterine device (IUD) be right to give you long-lasting, totally reversible contraception? Read to learn more about IUDs for birth control.

Jul 3rd, 2023

How Soon Can I Get Pregnant After Giving Birth?

Pregnancy puts your body through unique stresses. After giving birth, how soon can you get pregnant again, and when is it safe to start trying for another pregnancy? Read to learn more about fertility returning postpartum.

Jun 7th, 2023

How to Determine the Right Type of Birth Control for You

Birth control puts you in charge of your ability to get pregnant. But what kind of birth control is right for you? You’ve got a lot of options! Here are some key points to consider when choosing a form of birth control that will work for you.

May 19th, 2023

When to Consider Breast Surgery for Chronic Back Pain

Large breasts can result in chronic back pain. You may be able to benefit from breast reduction surgery, relieving your pain. Is this procedure right for you? Keep reading and find out about your options.

Apr 13th, 2023

Is a Hysterectomy Too Drastic to Treat Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition causing painful periods and other reproductive complications. In some severe cases, hysterectomy is needed to treat endometriosis. In less severe cases, less intrusive treatment methods can be effective. Read on to learn

Mar 16th, 2023

What Constitutes a High-Risk Pregnancy?

Is your pregnancy high risk? Read to learn more about the definition of a high-risk pregnancy, and how to protect your health during pregnancy.

Feb 2nd, 2023

How Often Do I Need a Pelvic Exam?

Pelvic exams are an important part of regular gynecological care, and needed to keep female organs healthy. How often should you come in for a pelvic exam? Read on to learn more about pelvic exams and how they can benefit your health.

Jan 10th, 2023

I'm Embarrassed About My Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing fact of life for many people, especially women. However, you have options to address urinary issues. Read to learn more.

Dec 12th, 2022

How Long Should I Expect My Menopause Symptoms to Last?

Timing menopause and perimenopause, the time period before your menstrual cycle fully ceases, can be tricky, and is different for everyone. Read to learn more about what to expect when it comes to the duration of your menopause symptoms.

Nov 9th, 2022

Can I Get Pregnant If I Have Endometriosis?

If you have endometriosis, you might suffer from painful menstrual periods. While endometriosis can also damage your fertility, you should know that, if you have endometriosis and want to get pregnant, you have options. Read to learn more.

Oct 1st, 2022

How to Prevent Recurrent UTIs

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable, and can become a recurring problem in your life. Want to know how to beat UTIs for good? Read to learn more.

Sep 1st, 2022

How Effective is the Birth Control Ring?

Are you interested in the birth control ring? Read to learn how this contraceptive device works, and if the birth control ring could be an effective form of birth control for you.

Aug 1st, 2022

Why Is My Period So Heavy?

Nearly 10 million women in the United States have to deal with heavy periods during their monthly menstrual cycle. Learn what may be causing your heavy periods and what treatments are available to minimize the bleeding.

Jul 6th, 2022