Benefits of Kegel Exercises
How often do you think about your pelvic floor muscles? If you’re like most women, chances are, you may not keep them in the forefront of your concerns. However, these muscles play an important role in women’s health. This is because they support the cervix, uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. When a woman has […]
Home Remedies for Sore Nipples
Sore nipples are very common, especially if you’re ovulating or breastfeeding. However, just as with most reproductive health issues, many women feel bashful about discussing them openly. What you need to know, however, is that there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Nipples are highly sensitive areas, and as such, are easily irritated. 5 Home […]
Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
If you’re currently pregnant, you’re likely spending a good amount of time doing online research about what you can do to make these nine months go by as smoothly as possible. And as a new mom, you’re probably also wondering which nutrients will best nourish your developing baby. What you eat will have a significant […]
What is Bacterial Vaginosis?
When it comes to reproductive health, many women are afraid to ask candid questions due to embarrassment or fear of being judged. However, failing to talk honestly about what may be going on in your vagina can lead anywhere from daily discomfort to serious health complications. One of the most common vaginal infections is Bacterial […]
How Likely is it to Get a False Positive on a Pregnancy Test?
There is nothing that can make two minutes feel like two hours as taking a pregnancy test. Regardless of what you hope the results will be, the desire to know immediately can be overwhelming. The thought of the possibility of getting a false positive can cause you to become more anxious in an already stressful […]
Can Your OB-GYN Help if You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted?
Being sexually assaulted is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through. Feelings of disbelief, shock, shame, and anger become ever-present. The event can cause one to feel isolated as if no one could truly comprehend what happened. To add insult to injury, there are concerns about whether telling someone will result […]
What You Need to Know About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hearing from your gynecologist that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is disturbing, to say the least. Feelings range from shock, anger, sadness, and fear, to wondering what to do next. Is there a cure? How is it manage? How do you tell an intimate partner? One of the most common STDs is Human […]
What to Expect if You’re Pregnant with Triplets
You’re pregnant with triplets. Hearing those words either made your heart leap with joy, or made you cry, or maybe both. Three babies? How are you going to manage this? What kind of challenges lie ahead while attempting to raising three children of the same age at the same time? For now, let’s focus on your pregnancy […]
What to Expect When You’re Pregnant With Twins
Finding out you’re pregnant can come with so many different emotions: joy, celebration, disbelief, worry… Finding out that you’re having two babies will likely also come as a shock. While some parents find the news as even more reason to celebrate, others may feel a bit overwhelmed. Since this is uncharted territory for so many […]
How Hormones Affect Women’s Health
It’s very common to blame hormones for everything: For feeling moody, for getting emotional, for getting nostalgic, or having hot flashes. But how much do you really know about them and the role they play in women’s health? In aims of helping you better understand hormones and their functions in the human body, below is […]