Whether it’s a parent or a young person asking, I love getting this question. Establishing a relationship with a gynecologist during adolescence can give teenagers the opportunity to
Read moreApproximately 80% of pregnancies in women aged 15-19 are unintended and the U.S. continues to have the highest rates of adolescent pregnancies and births among developed countries. Until
Read moreAs many as one in five couples in the United States are affected by infertility, which is generally defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months of
Read moreThere are few topics as taboo as sex. By extension, infections passed through sex (and yes, other non-sexual acts) often carry stigma. It’s even deeply embedded in the
Read moreGender-affirming wellness care supports and affirms a person’s gender identity holistically across a range of physical, emotional, behavioral and social dimensions. That care could look like routine gynecological
Read moreSituation Earlier this year, Northwest Perinatal Center provided new recommendations on the use of progesterone to prevent recurrent spontaneous preterm birth. In so doing, we recognized that a
Read moreMidwives are most often known as healthcare providers who work with people during pregnancy and childbirth. As a midwife, I can say that most of us love this
Read moreSituation Preterm birth represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality with the highest risks for infants born prior to 28 weeks, but with risks still present up
Read moreUterine fibroids are often misunderstood–which is understandable because we still don’t fully know how or why they develop! For many people, fibroids will be an inconsequential part of
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