You’ve probably heard it referred to as “the change,” and it’s a natural part of a woman’s life. Menopause marks the end of childbearing years and can present several unique challenges. We’ve compiled a useful list of these challenges to let you know about the 10 health conditions of which postmenopausal women should be aware….
In many cases, you don’t. This is because, if you have a healthy immune system, your body may rid itself of the virus before you show any symptoms. HPV has been known to cause cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer. This is why it’s very important to be screened and have regular…
There’s nothing wrong with normal vaginal discharge. This regular discharge helps protect you from infection and irritation. It also helps ensure that your vaginal tissues are healthy. But what do you do when there’s a change in your normal discharge? How do you know if you have a problem “down there?” And when should you…
Your partner is in the mood. Maybe they even tried to set the atmosphere by dimming the lights, making a romantic candlelight dinner or putting on your favorite music. You love your partner very much… …but you’re just not in the mood. In fact, you have found that you aren’t in the mood a lot…
You’ve heard it often referred to as simply “the change.” Perhaps you know women who have lamented about hot flashes and night sweats. Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle stops. It’s typically diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without a period. But what are the symptoms of menopause starting?…
For millions of American women, depression is much more than “the blues.” Clinical depression represents a chronic condition that can often be debilitating, affecting every aspect of their worlds. For many of these women, antidepressants have made dramatic improvements in their quality of life. However, can you take antidepressants while pregnant? You may have wondered about antidepressants…
Healthy weight gain during pregnancy depends upon how much you weighed when you initially got pregnant. By measuring your body mass index or BMI (your height and body fat as it relates to your weight), you can determine where to start when calculating what is the right amount of weight to gain. Not sure about your…
At Associates in Women’s Healthcare, we’re proud to be able to offer the latest OBGYN procedures in our office that enable you to receive state-of-the-art care while, at the same time, being convenient and efficient. By performing these OBGYN procedures in our office instead of the hospital, you save time and money! We’ll take a look…
If you’ve had an abnormal Pap smear, you may need to have a colposcopy, a procedure that allows us to more closely examine your vagina and cervix for any signs of cancer or other diseases. We’ll take an in-depth look at this procedure, what to expect, how to prepare and answer the question of what…
We know it can be an overwhelming diagnosis. When you have an STD, you probably have many questions and emotions running through your mind, and it’s important to get the facts you need to understand what your next steps should be. We’ll take a look at some common questions about STDs, including: How do you…
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