Have trouble falling asleep? Struggling with back and hip pain? Perhaps you’re also feeling lightheaded? Don’t panic! These symptoms are perfectly normal during the third trimester of pregnancy.
You can add tiredness, heartburn, shortness of breath and spider veins to that list also! … Read More >>
If you’ve been wondering how often should you go to the gynecologist, the short answer is once a year. But, like anything else pertaining to medicine, this is a highly personal choice based on both your medical history and your current state of health. … Read More >>
Having some spotting between periods is a source of worry for a lot of women. It can occur, but when should you be worried? There are a lot of reasons that this could be happening, some are more a cause for concern than others. … Read More >>
When it comes to preventing pregnancy, most people think of birth control pills and condoms as their only options. While you certainly can rely on these measures, there are plenty of other birth control alternatives you can use instead.
Listed below are seven popular contraceptive options that are perfect for women who want to avoid getting pregnant without relying on traditional methods. … Read More >>
Many people fear growing older, wondering about changes in bodily functions and gray hair. However, the aging process brings positive changes and can be enjoyable if you understand the changes going on in your body and maintain total body wellness. To provide additional reassurances of a happier journey through aging, we have provided some tips to help you maintain your health no matter what your age. … Read More >>
Sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) affect over 20 million Americans, with all ages and genders being susceptible. These infections are spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sex, and awareness is key to reducing the likelihood of spreading a disease to your partner or becoming infected yourself. Getting the facts about STI’s and talking to your healthcare provider is important to maintaining sexual health. Here we will outline some of the more common STI’s and how to treat or eliminate them. … Read More >>
There are a number of ways women reference their menstrual cycle this day in age and each woman has their own individual feelings about it too. Even with the wealth of information out there about this particular time in your life a lot of women actually don’t know much about their reproductive cycle or what is happening in their body. The fact of the matter is, and as corny as it sounds, it really is a miraculous time in a young girl’s life. This is going touch on some of the basic info about your menstrual cycle but also cover some more in-depth issues and information you may not know.
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Although our good friend Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, it won’t be long before we feel the effects of spring. Gentle breezes, more daylight, and warm rays of sun are few reasons to be excited about the weather changes occurring. But did you know, a woman’s body experiences changes during seasonal changes as well? Learn how to you can take care of your body’s needs and avoid fads that might complicate a positive adjustment to seasonal changes.
Many females are familiar with the routine yearly visit to their gynecologist, but for most, the annual exam did not begin until their mid-twenties. There are numerous reasons for encouraging women to keep their yearly gynecological exam, but these do not just apply to older women. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that female teens and young adults who have not yet reached their 21st birthday should follow a routine exam schedule as there are plenty of benefits from early attention to gynecological health. For mothers of teenage girls, it is helpful to know why these visits are necessary. … Read More >>
One of the breakout songs of 2015 highlighted the important of our image in society. When the Chainsmokers released “Let’s Take a Selfie,” a seemingly innocent craze suddenly identified just how much of our lives are consumed by what we look like, who we are with, how well we are doing, and how much we are liked. … Read More >>
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