Category: Women’s Health
What to Do If You Miss a Birth Control Pill
You’re taking birth control pills, but one night you forget. What happens next? First, don’t panic. Here’s what to do if you miss a birth control pill.
Get Treatment for Painful Endometriosis Symptoms
More than six million women in the United States live with endometriosis. Even though it is a relatively common reproductive condition, it is difficult to diagnose. Left untreated, endometriosis will continue to cause pelvic pain and may affect fertility. Learn more about this disease and ways to feel better.
Why Do You Need an Annual Wellness Exam?
Establishing a primary care relationship can be transformative. Your annual physical is an opportunity to optimize your overall wellbeing. Research shows that preventive health — making positive choices — is a powerful tool for staying or becoming disease-free. Excellent primary care prevents diseases and the need for medications.
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
Gone are the days when a “doctor” was the only choice if you needed medical attention. Advanced practice providers (APPs), such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are filling a much-needed role in the health care industry.
Find a Lump in Your Breast? What to Do Next
Breast self-exams are an effective way women can monitor their breast health in between annual screenings. However, just because you find a lump in your breast doesn’t mean it is necessarily cancer. In fact, breast …
What Could Breast Pain Mean?
If you experience breast pain, you may wonder whether breast cancer could be the cause. It’s possible, but unlikely. Breast cancer can cause breast pain, but so can a variety of other conditions.
What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common disease among older adults that can dramatically increase your risk of bone fractures. Find out if you’re high risk for this condition and what you can do about it.
Understanding Health Risks for Black Women
Black women are at increased risk for some serious and dangerous conditions, including COVID-19. In fact, the pandemic has put a spotlight on these health disparities. Why does this happen and what can be done to level the playing field?
3 Things to Know About the Importance of Prenatal Care
Whether this is your first pregnancy or not, the importance of prenatal care remains the same. Learn why you shouldn’t skip the important appointments that help keep you and your baby healthy.
Pregnant? Keep Safe From Lead
High lead levels during pregnancy can harm your baby. Learn why avoiding lead is important, if you are at risk for lead poisoning and what to do if you think you’ve been exposed.