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
Women’s Health
Planning For Pregnancy Before Conception
Some of us are procrastinators, while others are almost the extreme opposite. That’s a good thing when it comes to having a baby!... View Article
An Annual Well Woman Exam Is Important At Any Stage Of Womanhood
An annual well woman exam is important at any stage of womanhood. Women who are twenty-somethings and women who are post menopausal plus everyone in between can benefit from a well woman exam.... View Article
What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Mammograms
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
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
The Importance Of Regular Breast Self Examinations
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
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