Who Should Get STD Tests And How Often?
If you are sexually active, you should get STD tests. It is an essential part of your overall health. How often you should be tested is dependent on your current and past sexual situation.... View Article
Gynecology
What To Expect During An IUD Insertion
Once you have made the decision to get on contraception, you will need to decide on a contraceptive method. One popular form is an IUD.... View Article
What To Expect If You Have An Abnormal Pap Smear
The first thing you should know if you have an abnormal Pap smear is not to panic. There are many possible causes for an abnormal result,... View Article
Choosing A Contraceptive Method That’s Right For You
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
What Is Causing My Female Pelvic Pain?
“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
Could Your PMS Be Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
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
Gynecological Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
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
Is My Menstrual Cycle Normal?
We hear this question quite frequently: is my menstrual cycle normal? Since every single woman is unique, and we love that,... View Article
11 Signs You Need To Call Your Gynecologist
Most young women begin to see a gynecologist in their teens and by the time they are in their 20s or 30s know the routine,... View Article
Great Birth Control Benefits That Are Beyond Pregnancy Prevention
Everyone knows that using birth control gives a woman control over when and if she becomes pregnant. What you may not know is that there are some great birth control benefits that are beyond pregnancy prevention.... View Article