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 moreThis post was written by Morghan Milagrosa, CNM, WHNP-BC, formerly of WHA’s Tualatin office. While Morghan is no longer with WHA, we still love these reminders! It seems
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 moreHopefully your experiences have helped you realize that sex can be a fun and important part of a healthy relationship. But when sex becomes uncomfortable, unfortunately I find
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
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