Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can be stressful, too. From family and friends quick with pregnancy advice to decorating the nursery, being pregnant can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why it’s such good news that you don’t have to do it alone. Pregnancy is the perfect time to spend aContinue reading “The Many Benefits of Good Prenatal Care”
Hot flashes affect two-thirds of women in perimenopause and menopause. These bouts of intense warmth across your face, neck, and chest are often accompanied by perspiration, and they’re considered one of the most bothersome symptoms of menopause. Hormonal changes during menopause trigger hot flashes. It’s a natural biological process, but don’t assume that you haveContinue reading “Handling Hot Flashes in the Heat”
An average menstrual period lasts 2-7 days, with the complete menstrual cycle lasting 21-35 days. Most women don’t look forward to their periods, because they can cause cramps, bloating, mood swings, and more. But a “normal” period can vary greatly from woman to woman. Some women experience painful cramps every month, while others suffer crampsContinue reading “Heavy Periods: Could It Be Endometriosis?”
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths that develop on one or both of your ovaries. They’re common — in fact, most women have at least one cyst during their reproductive years. Cysts often develop during ovulation, but most of the time they’re painless and go undetected. Occasionally, however, a cyst causes bloating, pelvic pain, and otherContinue reading “The Best Treatment for Ovarian Cysts”
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer affecting American women. In fact, 1 in 8 women receives a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime. To protect your health, preventive care is important. Women over 45 and those with a family history of breast cancer should get mammogram screenings regularly. Mammograms are one of the bestContinue reading “Dense Breasts and Breast Cancer Risk”
Polycystic ovary syndrome, also called PCOS and polycystic ovarian syndrome, is one of the most common hormonal disorders, from 5 to 10 percent of women of reproductive age. PCOS can lead to irregular periods and fertility issues. Additionally, many women with PCOS are overweight or obese, and obesity exacerbates PCOS symptoms. However, it’s not clearContinue reading “The Link Between Obesity and PCOS”
Does the thought of discussing sex with your doctor make you cringe? Many women may say yes. But the truth is that up to 50% of women experience changes that make sex painful after menopause. Physical and hormonal changes in your body affect your sexual and vaginal health. Pain during sex is common, but thatContinue reading “Painful Sex? Nonsurgical MonaLisa Touch® Treatments Can Help”
Most women have their first menstrual period by the time they’re 15 years old. Menstrual cycles then generally continue monthly until a woman is between 45 and 55. As you get older, your periods become irregular and eventually stop completely. Once you’ve gone a year without getting your period, you’ve entered menopause, and it signalsContinue reading “Perimenopause: What Should I Expect Next?”
For many — if not most — adult women, yearly breast cancer screenings are the norm. Traditionally, mammograms offer a two-dimensional image that depicts the top and the side of each breast. But a newer, more innovative version of the long-standing mammogram offers a sharper image and fewer false positives — thus more peace ofContinue reading “Why You Should Add a 3D Mammogram to Your New Year’s Resolution List”
Heavy bleeding during periods, also known as menorrhagia, can greatly interfere with your daily life. While periods are occasionally a hassle, menorrhagia takes it a step further. You might have to stop often to change pads or tampons, suffer from heavy cramping, and even experience anemia-like symptoms every month. Abnormal menstrual bleeding should be takenContinue reading “Could Heavy Periods Be a Sign of a Serious Problem?”
