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
We hear this question quite frequently: is my menstrual cycle normal? Since every single woman is unique, and we love that,... View Article
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
Not the same thing as the familiar term “baby blues,” postpartum depression is a truly serious health issue, and according to the National Institute of Health,... View Article
Social distancing may be the term we have become familiar with, but to many it has come to mean isolation and loneliness. ... View Article
Noticing 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
Pap smears, also known as Pap tests, help to identify suspicious cells in your cervix that could signal a precancerous condition.... View Article
The 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
Hearing the news that your cancer is cured is one of the greatest and most relieving feelings! After the initial wave of happiness,... View Article
After 31 years of dedicated care, Dr. Wynd Counts will be retiring on November 14, 2025. We are grateful for her incredible impact and invite you to join us in congratulating her on a well-earned retirement. Her trusted colleagues at Women’s Care of Alaska will continue to provide the exceptional care you deserve.
