There are various reasons as to why someone may want to go on birth control. It could be avoiding any unwanted pregnancies, managing their Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), severe acne, or intense menstrual cramps that they would like to reduce.…
Finding out that either you, or your partner, are pregnant is an exciting time full of anticipation for the upcoming expansion of your family. However, the body goes through a lot during pregnancy and the entire process of carrying a…
No one wants their squishy postpartum belly to keep them from enjoying their new bundle of joy. Yet, it usually takes some time before a woman’s abdomen area can fully recover from pregnancy and labor. While your diet and exercise…
There are many health issues that only women face. As you reach your reproductive years, your body will start to experience a lot of changes. Some gynecological health problems might, then, occur from time to time. Unfortunately, these health conditions…
What Is Dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term used to refer to the pain associated with menstrual cramps. It’s worth noting, however, that there are two separate types of menstrual pain, although both types are caused by contractions of the…
Endometriosis, or “endo,“ is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Endo can cause pelvic pain, swelling, and scarring of the pelvic organs. If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, exploring…
Differential Diagnosis of Uterine Fibroids: When Ultrasound Alone May Be Insufficient Fibroids are the most prevalent source of uterine masses, but share clinical features with other uterine masses such as adenomyosis and ovarian cysts. Ultrasound is usually sufficient to detect…
There are a lot of changes that you will be experiencing during your menstruation. From the number of your menstrual days, the flow of the blood and pain you feel when your menstruation comes. That is why you have to…
Uterine fibroids are an undeniably common condition in reproductive-aged women. Women who have lived with fibroids know that they can cause a whole host of issues, like heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. Because most cases of fibroids are diagnosed by…
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD), as the name suggests, refers to an illness that is acquired through sexual contact. These conditions are caused by infection with bacteria, virus or parasites. Often the presence of the infection may be asymptomatic, so it…