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06 Nov

The HPV Vaccine: Fact Versus Fiction

Before the turn of the century, there were a series of sexually transmitted infections that people were worried about. If you think back to that time, HPV was not an infection on this list. The population was worried about chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes until HPV just became one of many to add to the list. There’s been tons of talk about HPV ranging from what it is to getting the vaccine. Her...

Before the turn of the century, there were a series of sexually transmitted infections that people were worried about. If ...

23 Oct

How Menopause Can Cause Bladder Leaks

Having trouble holding your bladder? If you’re having trouble, there’s a chance you’re getting older. If you’re getting older, you’re nearing the age where you’ll be walking through the front door of menopause. While our bladder tends to weaken as we get older, menopause also has a growing effect on it. Are you nearing that time? For all the women who are worried about dealing with incontinence...

Having trouble holding your bladder? If you’re having trouble, there’s a chance you’re getting older. If you’re getting ol...

18 Oct

3 Common Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

While there is no such thing as a one size fits all ‘normal’ period for all women – some of us may get painful cramps while other escape cramp-free; some may be blessed with a two day bleed where it drags on for a week for others. Flows can run the gambit from light to heavy – there are indeed some irregularities or symptoms; however, that may be caused to consult your doctor. If you experience...

While there is no such thing as a one size fits all ‘normal’ period for all women – some of us may get painful cramps whil...

11 Oct

What Is Cervical Stenosis?

Cervical stenosis. Now, there’s a fancy, intimidating sounding medical term, right? Let’s take a bit of the scariness out of it and replace it with some knowledge, so if this is something you experience, you will be equipped to face and treat it head on! What Is It? Simply put, cervical stenosis, is the (at times intense) narrowing of the lower part of the uterus, i.e. the passageway throug...

Cervical stenosis. Now, there’s a fancy, intimidating sounding medical term, right? Let’s take a bit of the scariness out ...

09 Oct

Can Yeast Infections and Discharge Be Normal During Pregnancy?

Let’s be real: The miracle of life and the joys of pregnancy are not always pretty and pristine. From pain to noises to bodily happenings that are just plain unfamiliar to you, it is quite a ride and the more you know of what is normal and not, the more prepared you can and will feel. For example, Yeast infections and discharge – is that normal or a cause for alarm? If you guessed “yep, pretty ...

Let’s be real: The miracle of life and the joys of pregnancy are not always pretty and pristine. From pain to noises to bo...

02 Oct

Everything You Need to Know About Lochia (Postpartum Bleeding)

After childbirth, you want to think the worst is over with. You may already be pretty well aware that some bleeding after you have your baby is normal, but not really the full extent of the blood that may flow. Oftentimes, the period right after giving birth is referred to as “The Fourth Trimester” in that, while your baby is no longer inside you, you two are still bonded as one. Baby rests, an...

After childbirth, you want to think the worst is over with. You may already be pretty well aware that some bleeding after ...

20 Sep

5 Things to Distract Yourself With When You've Got Really Bad Cramps

Do you ever just want to curl up into a ball to soothe your period cramps? We have! Every month when your period rolls around, you can only hope the cramps don’t try to force you into submission. With the pressure and pain that spreads from your uterus to cover your entire lower abdomen, you can only hope for ways to decrease the pain. Sometimes, this isn’t all the way possible, but there are...

Do you ever just want to curl up into a ball to soothe your period cramps? We have! Every month when your period rolls aro...

18 Sep

At What Age Should You Take Your Daughter to the Gynecologist for the First Time?

For a young girl, the word “gynecologist” can be scary. Walking into the examination room, most girls won’t know what to expect, so it is often left to her mother or parental figure to help her through the process. While you might use your own experiences as a timeline for when to take your daughter to the gynecologist, every girl is different. For those wondering when they should be taking t...

For a young girl, the word “gynecologist” can be scary. Walking into the examination room, most girls won’t know what to e...

13 Sep

When Your Period Signals a Problem

As women, there are tons of things going on with our bodies, our period being the most noticeable. A natural part of our lives, our cycle should be a sign that our body is performing in the way it was made to. While this is true, our period can also be a sign that our body is in need of help. Without any outlying factors, your period should come like clockwork, and while this sometimes varies, ...

As women, there are tons of things going on with our bodies, our period being the most noticeable. A natural part of our l...

11 Sep

Living Well Tips With a Sensitive Bladder

Tired of always needing to use the bathroom? If you’re someone with a sensitive bladder, you might feel alone and even embarrassed. Continually having to excuse yourself to go to the restroom might be a pain, but here’s some advice. Don’t be embarrassed! 40% of women living in the United States experience symptoms due to a sensitive bladder, so you’re not alone. While it might feel great to k...

Tired of always needing to use the bathroom? If you’re someone with a sensitive bladder, you might feel alone and even emb...

06 Sep

How Your Period Affects Your Chronic Illness

Are you feeling under the weather? If you are, did you know that this could be linked to your period? Our hormones play a significant role in controlling our lives. From estrogen to progesterone to even testosterone, they all fluctuate, and when they do, it causes our body to change and adapt to those changes. While this seems normal on a day to day basis, what if we told you that your menstr...

Are you feeling under the weather? If you are, did you know that this could be linked to your period? Our hormones play a ...

30 Aug

Everything You Need to Know About Norethisterone the Pill That Delays Your Period

We can all agree; your period makes being a woman super complicated sometimes. From the bleeding to the cramping to the mood swings – when good old Aunt Flo rears her head, sometimes it is at inopportune moments. Have you ever wanted to push back that period, may reschedule it to a time that better suits you? Enter Noresthisterone, a new pill that delays your period, allowing you to stop that...

We can all agree; your period makes being a woman super complicated sometimes. From the bleeding to the cramping to the mo...

28 Aug

7 Things You Can Do to Prevent Incontinence

Urinary incontinence – something many women go through, but no one wants to talk about, are we right? Well, silence breeds no results, so we’ve rounded up some of the best things you can do to fight back against incontinence and prevent leakage where and when you can. Don’t Smoke Among the other health reasons for quitting tobacco, reducing the strain coughing places on your pelvic muscles ...

Urinary incontinence – something many women go through, but no one wants to talk about, are we right? Well, silence breeds...

02 Aug

What Causes Two Periods in One Month?

It’s that time of the month… again? If you use a period tracker, you might be able to pinpoint the exact time that your period should come. This sounds normal, so why do you have your period again just a few days later? While women can usually expect to receive one period a month, certain circumstances can cause you to have it twice. And no period tracker can predict this. Are you wondering w...

It’s that time of the month… again? If you use a period tracker, you might be able to pinpoint the exact time that your pe...

26 Jul

Periods After Pregnancy: What to Expect

“What to expect when you’re expecting.” You’ll find tons of books and articles on this topic to help mothers prepare for pregnancy, but what about after pregnancy? It’s almost as if you’re left hanging after you give birth, but we’ve got you covered! Something that tons of new mothers want to know after pregnancy is what to expect from their period and luckily for you, we have the answer! Whe...

“What to expect when you’re expecting.” You’ll find tons of books and articles on this topic to help mothers prepare for p...

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