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For many expectant mothers, seeing their baby on an ultrasound is one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy. Ultrasound technology uses high frequency sound waves to create pictures of the baby in the womb. An ultrasound is not only exciting for expectant parents, but the technology is imperative to the safety of the fetus […]

1. Walnuts Even though most women focus on ways to make themselves more fertile, we have to remember that it takes two to get the job done! Recent studies have found that walnuts can boost fertility in men. In the study, men who ate 75 grams of Omega-3-rich walnuts – which comes to about 2/3 […]

The IUD, which stands for intrauterine device, is a form of birth control becoming more and more popular for women in the United States. These devices, made of flexible plastic, are inserted into the uterus by a healthcare professional. Considered one of the most effective forms of birth control available, IUDs can last between three […]

One of the most common types of abnormal bleeding from the uterus is heavy or prolonged periods. Also known as menorrhagia, heavy or prolonged periods are not only inconvenient, but they can interfere with sleep and daily activities and lead to health issues if the periods are severe enough. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment options […]

An ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body. This procedure is commonly recognized as the method used to monitor babies growing inside the womb, but ultrasounds are not only used on pregnant women. Ultrasound imaging is also helpful in diagnosing certain health conditions, so doctors […]

For women who experience especially heavy periods that result in significant blood loss, the endometrial ablation procedure can be a good solution. This procedure is used to reduce menstrual flow, and in some cases, cease the menstrual cycle while keeping a woman’s uterus and other reproductive organs intact. Many women turn to it as an […]

For many women, aging skin is a big concern. The first signs of aging can become noticeable during the mid to late 20s and typically include the appearance of fine lines around the eyes. As women reach their 30s and 40s, deep lines around the mouth and eyes can begin to appear as the skin […]

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure performed on a woman to remove all or part of her uterus. Depending on the reason for the procedure, a surgeon may also choose to remove other reproductive organs, such as the cervix and ovaries. Here’s more about hysterectomy procedures and the conditions they are used to treat. 6 […]

Most parents want to their children to be above average. But when it comes to birth weight, average is best. At birth, the average newborn weighs approximately 7.5 pounds. The normal birthweight range is anywhere between 5.5 pounds and ten pounds. Although there will always be outliers, around 95 percent of all newborns fall in […]

It is estimated that 1 in every 5 women suffers from recurrent urinary tract infections, also known as chronic UTI. Chronic urinary tract infections are infections of the urinary tract that do not respond to treatment. Here, you will learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for recurrent UTIs. Symptoms of a Recurrent UTI Chronic urinary […]