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When it comes to your menstrual cycle, “normal” is at best a very general concept, as the process can be much different between women. While you may have your own normal patterns, you can still experience month-to-month inconsistencies.

In this blog, we’ll examine some of the most common causes of women’s pelvic pain as well as when you should see your OB-GYN. Not all cases of pelvic pain require treatment, but many do. Here’s what you need to know.

Menopause results from a dramatic change in hormone output as a result of the ovaries shutting down. While for some women, changes are minimal, most develop some level of menopause symptoms. Hormone therapy may be the answer. 

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) are a fact of life for anyone sexually active, so medical screening is often necessary. However, unlike annual checkups, the need for screening depends on many factors.

While it’s easy to look forward to the holiday season, there are plenty of stressors that are part of the preparations. Even when you accept the extra responsibilities, the work can run you down. Here’s how to ease stress and stay healthy.

Next to skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women across the country. It’s one of the primary concerns most women have about their breast health. Your lifestyle has a tremendous effect on your entire body, breasts included.

The most common endocrine problem experienced by women of reproductive age in the United States, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), causes hormonal imbalances and associated problems due to androgen overproduction.

It’s possible for a hysterectomy to trigger menopause, but only when it’s a procedure that involves the removal of the ovaries. There are variations to hysterectomy procedures that may or may not include the ovaries. 

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, one of the leading causes of cancer death for women in the United States. The signs of ovarian cancer can be hard to recognize, so it’s important to know its subtle signs. 

It’s normal to be concerned about the intensity of your menstrual flow, particularly in months that are heavier or longer than average. Side effects of abnormally heavy flows include severe pain and iron-deficiency anemia. 

Choosing the right contraceptive method is a personal decision that factors in your lifestyle and preferences. Birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are easy for you to use while conveniently protecting you from unwanted pregnancies.

Menopause represents an important time in a woman’s life, where pregnancy is no longer a concern. The process is driven by the shutdown of estrogen production in the ovaries. Hormone pellet therapy may be a godsend against side effects.

Uterine fibroids are a common benign growth that may have no symptoms or might cause pain, heavy bleeding, and infertility. Let's take a look at the relationship between fibroids and fertility to help you understand your options.

Ovarian cysts may sound like a serious reproductive health condition, but in fact, they’re common and usually not symptomatic, and often disappear over time. You may never know you’ve had a cyst.

The primary purpose of a Pap smear is to test for abnormal cells that are cancerous or showing precancerous changes. After an abnormal result, testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) strains is a common next step. 

Hysterectomy may be the best option when certain conditions and diseases substantially impact your life. While you will no longer have periods and problems associated with them after a hysterectomy, you also cannot become pregnant.

One of the most common reasons that women have for chronic pelvic pain is endometriosis, a condition where uterine lining tissue grows in abnormal places outside the uterus. Along with pain, you may experience heavy periods and infertility. 

A convenient, reliable, and safe method of contraception, birth control pills provide a high level of protection against pregnancy when used consistently as directed. Is there a limit to how long you can take birth control pills?

Understanding the signs of uterine fibroids and when to seek treatment are two key aspects of living comfortably with this condition. Let’s look more closely at how these tumors form and how to deal with the symptoms.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, and without testing, it’s possible you could be infected without showing any signs or symptoms. The question that many women have is, when and how often should I be tested for STIs?

February was American Heart Month, an annual event to raise awareness about the country’s leading cause of death. Women carry special risks and sometimes experience symptoms differently than men. 

You may have heard some concerning things about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or have some questions. In this post, we discuss what HRT can treat and recent findings about the safety of this therapy.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection and a known risk factor for certain cancers. Learning about it is essential for your health, and our team shares what you should know here.