9 Things to Consider About IUDs
Intrauterine devices, abbreviated as IUDs, have been around for years. However, they only recently became popular among women in the United States.... View Article
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What Can An Ultrasound Tell You?
Friends and relatives of a pregnant mom are treated to pictures and videos of the growing fetus these days through social media platforms like Facebook,... View Article
Why Menopause is Not Always a Solution to Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are an extremely common type of nonmalignant tumor that many women are not even aware they have. Typically, these tumors do not cause any problematic symptoms such as pain or heavy menstrual flow,... View Article
Common Health Issues for New Mothers
New moms may think they are ready to tackle anything once they’re at home with their sweet baby. After all, they have been through nine months of ups and downs,... View Article
Is A Mammogram Painful?
Talk to twenty women who have had more than one mammogram in their life, and you will get several different answers to the question: “Is a mammogram painful?” Uncomfortable and scary may be a common answer.... View Article
Old Myths About Endometriosis Are Finally Being Dispelled
National and Worldwide Endometriosis Awareness Month is upon us, so it’s the perfect time to separate some of the lingering myths about this chronic condition from the facts,... View Article
3 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions Your Mind and Body Will Thank You For
Have you stuck with your resolution of frequent visits to the gym, eating healthier, and shedding a few pounds? Sure, it sounds great on paper but is it really enough motivation to get us to the gym at the crack of dawn?... View Article
Congratulations Dr. Counts & Cruz!
We are so proud of Doctor Counts and Doctor Cruz who have recently been earned COEMIG and COERS designations. At Women’s Care of Alaska,... View Article
Breast Cancer Risk Testing: Is the BRCA Test Right for You?
You may have seen the term “BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing” being used on the internet in regard to breast cancer,... View Article
Frequently Asked Questions about Breastfeeding
For new moms (and even experienced ones) breastfeeding a newborn baby can be one of the most complicated and misunderstood aspects of motherhood.... View Article