Your Guide for Reducing Your Risk for Birth Defects
September 17, 2019 6:00 amBirth defects are more common than you may think. In fact, about 1 in 33 babies born in the US has a birth defect,... View Article
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7 Conditions That Can Cause Sporadic Spotting Between Periods
August 19, 2019 10:47 amNoticing a few spots of blood between periods can be worrisome, and although women may see spots in their underwear or on toilet tissue,... View Article
5 Little Habits to Help Manage Your Fibroid Pain
July 15, 2019 12:28 pmNot every woman with fibroids needs surgery or prescription medications. Those non-cancerous tumors known as fibroids can be asymptomatic or can compromise a woman’s quality of life.... View Article
Why Regular Pap Smears Are So Important to Your Health
June 17, 2019 10:11 amPap smears, also known as Pap tests, help to identify suspicious cells in your cervix that could signal a precancerous condition.... View Article
8 Sneaky Signs of Fibroids That You Should Know
February 20, 2019 9:19 amThe signs of fibroids can be so sneaky that many women have no idea they are there. In fact, according to the NIH or National Institutes of Health,... View Article
Cervical Cancer Survivors: Here’s What to Expect
January 23, 2019 9:58 amHearing the news that your cancer is cured is one of the greatest and most relieving feelings! After the initial wave of happiness,... View Article
What Causes Uterine Fibroids?
December 17, 2018 12:23 pmSome studies show that up to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids, benign tumors in the uterus that can cause a wide range of symptoms,... View Article
The Best Exercises That Are Still Safe To Do While Pregnant
November 27, 2018 6:54 amMoms to-be have a lot in common. Besides that so-called “glow” everyone says you have, there are swollen ankles, constipation, aches and pains,... View Article
How Much Is Too Much Weight Gain During Pregnancy?
October 29, 2018 7:11 amThe media is all a buzz with the pregnancy of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry who are expecting their first child.... View Article
How Fibroids Can Affect Your Fertility
September 27, 2018 10:39 amThose non-cancerous tumors made up of cells and muscle known as fibroids can be a quirky lot. Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms whatsoever,... View Article