Nearly 47 million American women use birth control to prevent pregnancy. Birth control gives you the power to decide if and when you want to have a baby, and the “right” method is different for every woman. Different contraceptives offer different benefits, and there’s a lot to consider when finding the best method for you.Continue reading “Which Type of Birth Control Is Right for Me?”
Fertility awareness is a growing trend in women’s healthcare. It’s a method of family planning that puts you in control of if and when you get pregnant — and it doesn’t rely on hormonal birth control medication to do it. Fertility awareness methods involve tracking your menstrual cycle and ovulation. It’s drug-free, but its effectivenessContinue reading “How Does Fertility Awareness Prevent Pregnancy?”
Up to 5 million American women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a gynecologic condition that develops when ovaries produce high levels of androgens. Androgens are primarily male hormones, and they interfere with ovulation, menstruation, and fertility. Although PCOS is caused by hormonal imbalance in your ovaries, some of the most noticeable symptoms appear on theContinue reading “How PCOS Affects Your Skin (and What To Do About It)”
Most women should start getting routine mammogram screenings in their 40s. Mammograms X-ray your breast tissue, and they’re widely considered the best way to check for breast cancer. While screening takes just 20 minutes, many women dread their annual appointments. Why? Because getting a mammogram can be uncomfortable. At The Women’s Center, our experienced team is here to ensureContinue reading “How to Ensure a Comfortable Mammogram”
On average, menopause starts at age 51. Most women dread the onset of menopause, and it’s easy to see why: hot flashes, weight gain, low sex drive, mood swings, and more are all common symptoms, and they sound downright unpleasant. Some women also notice thinning hair, so it helps to understand how menopause affects hair loss.Continue reading “5 Self-Care Tips for Thriving Through Menopause”
A colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure that screens for abnormal cell changes in your cervix. It can diagnose conditions like cervical precancer, noncancerous growths, and genital warts, and it’s a common follow-up test for abnormal Pap smear results. But if you need a colposcopy, it’s normal to have questions. Our gynecology team at The Women’s Center is here to help.Continue reading “Does a Colposcopy Hurt?”
Few women look forward to their monthly menstrual periods. But if you suffer from heavy bleeding, having your period might mean you’re unable to participate in your usual daily activities. While every period is different, there are a few signs that could indicate your periods are too heavy. These include periods lasting longer than seven daysContinue reading “Help! My Periods Are So Heavy”
More than 90% of women report experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at some point. PMS includes a wide range of symptoms — from bloating and weight gain to mood swings and fatigue — and severe PMS can seriously interfere with your daily life. If you dread your period because PMS symptoms affect your personal relationships or your performanceContinue reading “Do I Just Have to Deal With PMS, or Can It Be Treated?”
About half of American women over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the country, and it makes your bones more fragile and prone to breaking. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but it’s particularly common in women — and your risk increases as you age. But is getting osteoporosis inevitable?Continue reading “Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented?”
Maybe you hesitate to laugh too hard at a friend’s joke. Maybe you’ve toned down your workouts recently. Or maybe you say no to certain activities because you’re worried a bathroom won’t be close enough if you need it. If these scenarios sound familiar, you might have urinary incontinence — and it’s time to doContinue reading “Which Type of Incontinence Do You Have?”
