Empowering Women's Health

Stay informed, empowered, and inspired as we provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions about your health and wellness journey.

Well-woman exams and Pap smears are an important part of women’s health care

While access to timely and affordable health care is a topic much in the news, it’s alarming that many patients, especially millennials, tend to skip or delay getting routine care.

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Beyond morning sickness: hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but so, too, is a lesser-known recognition day: HGAwareness Day on May 15. While we honor the women who gave us life, cared for and nurtured us, it’s also important to acknowledge that for many, pregnancy is not without its risks and challenges, such as morning sickness and its more serious cousin, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).

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Syphilis makes a comeback: prevention, symptoms and treatment

April is STD Awareness Month, which provides an important opportunity to talk about the continuing prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, including a dramatic rise in a disease that was once nearly obsolete: syphilis

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Endometriosis and infertility: help is available

In recognition of March as Endometriosis Awareness Month, let’s look at the causes and treatment options to increase fertility.

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Antibiotics and birth control interactions: Ensuring your contraception is effective

It’s hard to remember a time when birth control was considered taboo. Nowadays, women are empowered by their sexuality and you can choose from a variety of contraceptive methods that are designed to protect you from an unwanted pregnancy.

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What to expect after expecting: How your body changes after birth

Being informed of postpartum body changes means a healthier you—and baby too!Your body undergoes a major transformation during pregnancy—and

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Surviving the holidays while pregnant

Let’s face it— the holidays are often hectic. But to-do lists that grow long with events and errands can be especially stressful for women who are pregnant and already carrying an extra burden (literally).

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Osteoporosis prevention is every woman’s concern

The realm of women’s health extends far beyond the female anatomy. In fact, as a woman, the “parts” that tend to be the most disease prone are ones all humans share—from head to toe. Greater than your risk for most reproductive diseases is your risk for osteoporosis, making an osteoporosis prevention plan an important part of your overall health.

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We’ve come a long way, baby

In recent decades, expectant moms across the nation have been making a slow but steady return to their historical roots in terms of pregnancy care and childbirth. An increasing number are choosing a delivery experience that was the norm in early America and, in many parts of the world, still is today. These women are embracing the traditional—yet evolving—practice of midwifery.

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