When Should I Consider Permanent Birth Control?
Do you often worry about getting pregnant again? Are you giving thought to not having any more children? Many women have these same feelings,... View Article
Gynecology
What You Should Know About Premature Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when ovaries stop releasing eggs and estrogen levels drop. It usually occurs gradually over a period of time known as perimenopause.... View Article
Could My Painful Periods Be Endometriosis?
Having pain during monthly menstrual cycles is nothing new or unusual for women. However, having significant pain which makes daily activities impossible is something entirely different.... View Article
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
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