Last week we discussed hormonal options for birth control, which release estrogen and/or progestin to prevent pregnancy. Non-hormonal methods physically or chemically prevent sperm from reaching a woman’s egg.
Read moreThere are more choices for contraception now than ever before. And every option has different benefits, risks and levels of effectiveness. There are options for non-hormonal birth control,
Read moreAs women we often hear that it’s at least as important to take care good care of ourselves as it is our families. “Get more exercise,” “eat healthier,”
Read moreSex is something that most all of us engage in for a significant period of our lives. This article is not intended to encourage nor discourage sex itself,
Read moreYou may wonder why a practice focused on obstetrics and gynecology spends so much time discussing heart health. Not only is heart disease the leading cause of death among
Read moreIf you leak urine with coughing, lifting, laughing, sneezing or any other physical activity, you have stress urinary incontinence. The severity can range from mildly irritating to socially debilitating.
Read moreThis past weekend I walked in the American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Walk in Portland with the Women’s Healthcare Associates’ team. Increasing awareness of heart disease, particularly among
Read moreRecently I’ve written about the most common causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding and the options for managing abnormal bleeding with medication. If you are not a candidate for medication or it
Read moreAbnormal menstrual bleeding, also called abnormal uterine bleeding, is one of the most common reasons for visits to the gynecologist. In my previous post, I reviewed the most
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