Category: Women’s Health
Advances in Breast Cancer Treatments Keep Coming
Radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery were go-to breast cancer treatments for years. Though these options continue to help, new therapies are changing breast cancer care for good.
5 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a serious disease that can cause significant problems if not found and treated. Knowing the warning signs can help women take action and see a health care provider if needed.
Do I Have an STI? Learn to Recognize STI Symptoms
There’s no shame in having or talking about a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs are common health conditions that every sexually active person needs to consider. Most STIs are preventable, treatable or manageable. But they may cause serious medical issues if ignored. Learning how to recognize STI symptoms can help you and your sexual partners stay healthy.
5 Things to Know About Weight Gain During Perimenopause
Perimenopause can lead to weight gain, so it’s important to understand how your body is changing and what to do to maintain good health.
Traveling While Breastfeeding or Pumping
There is no doubt about it—keeping your baby supplied with milk is one of the toughest challenges of being a new mom. If you are breastfeeding or pumping, maintaining your milk supply can be a source of anxiety for many mothers. This is especially true when you are traveling and facing the overwhelming task of juggling the demands of motherhood with the demands of life. How do you maintain your breast milk supply and ensure your baby is well fed while traveling?
Tips to Optimize Breast Health
Does deodorant with aluminum cause breast cancer? Should you wear a bra at night? Learn these answers and more.
What to Expect at Your Maternal-Fetal Medicine Appointment
As exciting as expecting a new baby can be, it can be equally unnerving if you learn your pregnancy is considered high-risk and you are referred to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. What does that mean?
Why Are Uterine Cancer Cases Rising?
An increasing number of women are being diagnosed with cancer, but early detection saves lives. Learn about the symptoms of uterine cancer.
Strength Training for Women in Your 20s, 30s and Beyond
Strength training, also called resistance training, is different from cardio exercise. Instead of getting your heart rate up by running, cycling or swimming, a resistance program involves lifting weights or bodyweight resistance training. Strength training for women is one of the best things you can do to promote health throughout your life—in your 20s, 30s and beyond.
Your Top Priority During Perimenopause? Your Health
As women grow older and approach menopause, many experience weight gain and other health changes due to fluctuating hormone levels. By adopting healthy habits during perimenopause, you can help avoid some of these issues and live your best life as you age.