Five Common Birth Control Myths
“Oh, I would NEVER drive a Honda. My friend’s sister drove a Honda and the brakes didn’t work well and she rear-ended a car on the freeway.” “I
Read more“Oh, I would NEVER drive a Honda. My friend’s sister drove a Honda and the brakes didn’t work well and she rear-ended a car on the freeway.” “I
Read moreSince the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What
Read moreOne of the challenges some women face is trying to make sense of a Pap test result that isn’t “normal” or “negative.” It can be easy to jump
Read moreIn the past, when a woman was having a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) for reasons other than cancer (such as abnormal bleeding, pain, fibroids, prolapse, etc.), the
Read morePainful periods (dysmenorrhea) may be very disruptive to your health and well-being. Women who suffer painful periods may miss work, school and family activities. Unfortunately, many also feel
Read moreOne of the most common questions I hear from patients is whether or not it is safe to not have periods. Most women are so accustomed to their
Read moreMost of us associate going to the OB/GYN for our yearly exam with getting a Pap smear, which is used to screen for cervical cancer. The test has
Read moreWe all carry yeast in/on our bodies. The most abundant place is in the large intestine. Yeast usually exits in balance with other organisms, such as bacteria, and
Read moreWith our series on birth control nearly complete, we have discussed hormonal, non-hormonal, and long-acting reversible methods. Permanent contraception, or sterilization, prevents pregnancy by stopping either the flow
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