Women’s Health

For most women, the onset of menstruation signals the transition from childhood to adulthood. But for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), this rite of passage may not go smoothly and could be a harbinger of bigger problems to come. PCOS usually begins at or shortly after menarche (the onset of menstruation), but it can […]

A urogynecologist is an obstetrician or gynecologist who has also completed specialized training in the care and treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor is a term used to describe the many muscles, nerves, and ligaments that support the vagina, uterus, bladder, and rectum. What is PVD? Pelvic floor dysfunction (PVD) can […]

Though it was long known as the cause for genital warts, it was only within the last fifteen years or so that doctors discovered that HPV, or the human papillomavirus, was the root cause for certain cervical cancers as well. Doctors have also recognized that there are many different strains of HPV, which cause different […]

Menopause, or the stopping of the menstrual cycle, can occur in women as early as age 40, with symptoms beginning in the early to mid-30s. Many women start wondering when menopause will occur because they can no longer take the pain of their monthly period. Other women may want to stay abreast of the menopause […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Painful intercourse, also known as dyspareunia, can be caused by a wide number of reasons varying from medical to psychological. Many women feel as though there is something wrong with them when sex becomes painful, however it is actually a very common condition. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates that nearly three out […]

Benefits of Taking a Probiotic More than likely, you’re bombarded with health fads on a daily basis. With each one promising quick weight loss, perfect health, or other preposterous claims, it can be hard to weed out the real from the fake. While you may have heard the word probiotic thrown around here and here, […]