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 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 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
Read moreMany people never seek treatment for urinary incontinence because they are too embarrassed to ask their healthcare provider about the issue or were told urine leakage is a
Read moreThis is is one of the most common questions we hear. Unfortunately, some people don’t ask because have been led to believe that it is normal and/or there’s
Read moreOverview Based upon recent literature that addresses the utility and cost-effectiveness of screening for congenital heart defects (CHD) in IVF/ART pregnancies, the MFM providers at NWP recommend that
Read moreIn our culture, women’s sexuality isn’t often talked about honestly or openly. We’re either keeping it totally private or glorifying the experience to a point that is unrealistic.
Read moreMany of us feel some physical discomfort each month around our periods. That said, if you have pelvic pain when you’re not on your period or your menstrual
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