Month: February 2015

What Is a Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

What Is a Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

February 23, 2015

Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) are a collection of disorders that affect a woman’s pelvic floor. This is the group of muscles in the pelvic area that support the organs. Those organs include the bladder, rectum and uterus. When the pelvic organ muscles fail, it can cause discomfort, bathroom troubles or even serious medical conditions. As […]

How to Prepare Your Daughter For Her First Period

How to Prepare Your Daughter For Her First Period

February 20, 2015

Somewhere between the age of 9 and 16, most girls will get their first period. That’s why it’s so important for your daughter to understand what menstruation is early on. Girls as young as 8 can start menstruation, and the last thing you want is for your daughter to be completely caught off guard. While […]

Pregnancy Myths: Can I Have Intercourse While Pregnant?

Pregnancy Myths: Can I Have Intercourse While Pregnant?

February 16, 2015

When you first become pregnant, suddenly everyone is an “expert” on babies. You’ll hear a lot of different rumors and myths about what you can and cannot do. But one of the most common things you’ll hear is that you can’t have sex while pregnant. Before abstaining from sex for the next nine months, learn […]

What Is Menopause?

What Is Menopause?

February 12, 2015

Menopause is one of the stages in a woman’s life that marks the end of their menstrual cycles. It is a natural condition that generally is caused by aging. Menopause is the time leading up to the stop of menstruation. After a woman has reached menopause, she is no longer able to reproduce. Before menopause […]

What is Gynecology?

What is Gynecology?

February 9, 2015

When it comes to being healthy, we try and do our best. We watch what we eat, exercise and visit our doctors annually. However, for women, seeing a general practitioner once a year isn’t always enough. In order to stay well, most women should be visiting a gynecologist annually. Learn how a gynecologist is a […]