If you feel confused about when you should get a mammogram, join the club. With differing recommendations depending on which organization you ask, it’s no wonder many women are left wondering what they should do. A good medical professional can help cut through the conflicting advice and figure out what’s right for you. In additionContinue reading “When Should I Start Getting Mammograms?”
Menopausal symptoms aren’t limited to hot flashes and night sweats. The change of life can also affect your mental state and mood. To better understand why menopause can trigger mental health issues, it’s best to start by getting a better picture of menopause itself. Here at The Women’s Center, we’re dedicated to addressing the mentalContinue reading “How Menopause Affects Your Mental Health”
For decades, women have watched as untold dollars and man hours were spent coming up with solutions for sexual dysfunction in males. While men were rewarded with little blue pills, among other options, women’s sexual health was left largely unaddressed. Until now. Here at The Women’s Center, our team of experienced and knowledgeable gynecologic expertsContinue reading “Your Sexual Health Is Important: How MonaLisa Touch Can Help”
PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, occurs due to a hormonal imbalance. It can cause irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, and appearance changes. PCOS also can put you at a higher risk of certain diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, knowContinue reading “PCOS Affects More Women Than You Might Think: Is There a Cure?”
Did you know the healthy glow that often comes with pregnancy is partially fueled by a 50% increase in blood volume in your system? This means that you’re not only eating for two, you’re also beating for two. Since February is National Heart Health Awareness Month, we here at The Women’s Center thought we’d diveContinue reading “How Pregnancy Affects the Heart”
About 13,000 women will likely receive a diagnosis of cervical cancer this year. Because of improvements in awareness and screening, this rate is down by about 50% since the mid-1970s. While this is great news for women’s health in general, it’s little consolation if you’re one of those 13,000. Nevertheless, cervical cancer is slow-growing, easyContinue reading “What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer”
Heavy menstrual bleeding, medically called menorrhagia, may not only interfere with your regular daily activities, it may lead to complications such as anemia and severe menstrual cramps. There are treatment options, and the best for you may depend on many factors, including your age and the underlying causes of your menorrhagia. Symptoms of heavy menstrualContinue reading “Heavy Menstrual Bleeding? Your Solution Options”
Considering that the average American woman spends about 30 years of her reproductive life trying to avoid unintended pregnancy, it makes sense that there’s a wide range of available birth control options. For some women, the pill remains an ideal choice; for others, the vaginal ring or the contraceptive injection is more convenient or easierContinue reading “Why the IUD Has Increased in Popularity”
Scheduling your “well-woman” visit with a The Women’s Center healthcare provider every year is an important component to staying healthy. Well-woman visits include a full checkup, aside from any other visit for sickness or injury you may have scheduled. Well- woman visits focus on preventive care for women, which can include: What happens during a well-woman visit? Your well-womanContinue reading “Staying Healthy With a Well-Woman Visit Every Year!”
Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Societylaunched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. This year help promote autism awareness by encouraging friends and collaborators to become partners in movement towardContinue reading “April is Autism Awareness Month”
