Here are five incredible and simple tips for healthier eating this summer: Work more veggies into your diet. I like adding avocado to my sandwiches. Or the next time you’re cooking fish, meat, or poultry, try this: sauté some peppers, onion, garlic, and tomatoes to serve as the topping. Not only will it be packed with flavor, […]
Menopause – What You Need To Know
Menopause means the end of a woman’s fertility cycle. It is a natural process with hormonal and physiological changes. Knowing what to expect can make the transition simpler. Here are some important facts: 1. Menopause only fully happens 12 months after the last menstruation Popular perception might be that menopause happens suddenly. The reality is […]
Patient Education: Cervical Endometriosis
Endometriosis is when cells similar to the cells of the uterus lining develop elsewhere in the body. These growths often form on the ovaries or fallopian tubes. HOW COMMON IS IT? Endometriosis affects an estimated 6 to 10 percent of women, and it is especially prevalent in those of reproductive age. Cervical endometriosis is rare. In […]
2019 Health Resolutions For Women
If you’re looking for New Year’s health resolution ideas you can actually stick to, well, here are some that you can and should keep: 1. Make annual primary care appointments. A lot of women skip seeing their primary care doctor once a year, especially if they’re on top of things like visiting their ob/gyn as […]
Holiday Season Health And Nutrition Tips For Women
Indulge Without Overindulging Relax – You won’t gain 10 pounds It’s a misconception that you’ll need to go up a pant size in January. The average person gains only about a pound during the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. That’s no excuse to eat with abandon, though. (After all, gaining one pound every year […]
Symptoms Of A Polyp Of The Cervix
A cervical polyp is a growth that develops on the cervix, which is the canal connecting the uterus to the vagina. Sperm must pass through this canal to fertilize an egg. Cervical polyps are tumors, but they are usually non-cancerous, or benign. Cervical polyps can grow either as singular masses or in clusters. They vary in […]
Alcohol & Birth Control – What You Need To Know
Does alcohol reduce the effectiveness of the pill? Alcohol does not affect the functioning of the birth control pill. According to Planned Parenthood, the following forms of contraception will continue to work in the same way if a person drinks alcohol: birth control pills intrauterine devices (IUDs) implants patches vaginal rings the Depo-Provera shot condoms […]
Causes Of Cramps & Discharge
Many women experience abdominal cramps and vaginal discharge. Pain low in the tummy and around the belly button is usually described as cramping. Some discharge from the vagina and cervix is usual. It varies in response to hormones produced as part of the female menstrual cycle. Vaginal discharge plays a vital role in keeping the vagina clean […]
How Long After My Hysterectomy Should I Wait To Have Sex?
After having a hysterectomy many women worry about what their life will be like, including their sex life. Although everyone heals differently, a person may experience some common side effects after surgery that may initially affect sex. Given time to heal, many women find their enjoyment of sexual activity remains the same after a hysterectomy, while […]
What To Expect Before, During & After An Oophorectomy Surgery
The term oophorectomy is used to describe the surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries. It is also called ovariectomy. The surgery may just remove the ovaries, or it may be a part of a hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus and possibly some surrounding structures. There are different reasons for an […]
