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
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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
July is Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month
As common as uterine fibroids are, it was only a matter of time before a month was dedicated to it in an effort to help raise awareness,... View Article
How Do I Know if I Have Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are a much more common issue than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study found that between 80 and 90 percent of African American women and 70 percent of Caucasian women will develop fibroids before the age of 50. ... View Article
How is Stress Affecting My Health?
Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including,... View Article
Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?
What is HPV? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, with nearly everyone being infected at some point in their lives.... View Article