Lymph Nodes as a Line of Defense Found throughout the body, lymph nodes contain white blood cells to fight off infection and disease and filter foreign particles.... View Article
85% of women who have unprotected sex, even occasionally, get pregnant within a year. Those odds are not in your favor if you’re not ready to have a child.... View Article
Even if you are not trying to get pregnant right now, it is always worthwhile to know if you have any risk factors that will affect your future ability to have children.... View Article
“What is causing my pelvic pain?” is a refrain we hear quite frequently at our office in Anchorage, AK. It can be an issue with the digestive,... View Article
Patient Safety is Important to Us Women’s Care of Alaska remains open for business and is actively monitoring the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. ... View Article
The CDC recommends that if you are a woman considering getting pregnant, start taking folic acid. If you just found out you are pregnant,... View Article
Could your PMS be Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD? Let’s find out how they differ, how they are similar, and what you can do about it.... View Article
The changes to a pregnant woman’s immune system, heart, or lungs make them more susceptible to severe illness from the flu.... View Article
Your gynecologist has seen and heard it all. Some women, though, become embarrassed about discussing certain topics and avoid telling their doctor about symptoms and specific changes with their bodies.... View Article
It’s difficult to overemphasize the importance of regular breast self examinations when one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.... View Article
