5 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Women
By Lauren Gesslein-Hausheer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, RYT
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a common kitchen ingredient that is credited with multiple healing properties. This is evident from...
Read more15 Best Women’s Fitness Blogs You Must Read
By Danielle Turco, Certified Life Coach
With the ever-expanding knowledge about body and mind health and the availability of information on the Internet, people are growing...
Read more9 Ways to Manage Period Problems
By Mary Claire Haver, MD
It is important to keep in mind that each woman experiences a unique menstrual cycle. (1) What is normal for...
Read moreConditions That Increase Your Risk of Early Menopause
By Mary Claire Haver, MD
Menopause is the cessation of the menstrual cycle for good that usually occurs around the age of 51, but some...
Read more10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Menopause
By Mary Claire Haver, MD
Menopause is the time 12 months after the last menstrual cycle of a woman. The average age of menopause is...
Read moreKnow When a Woman Should See a Gynecologist
By Sara Twogood, MD
Routine health maintenance is an important part of health care. It helps you reconnect with your doctor and talk about...
Read moreDifferent Types of Contraceptives and Their Effectiveness
By Dawn Kopel, MD
Contraceptives refer to a group of methods that prevent pregnancy, also known as birth control or contraception. Over the past...
Read moreHow to Handle Stress During Pregnancy
By Sharon Buchalter, PhD
Stress is defined as “the body’s reaction to any changes that require an adjustment or response.” The body’s reaction to...
Read more13 Pregnancy Myths That You Should Know About
By Maryam Beheshti, MD, FACOG
Will terrible heartburn guarantee your baby tons of hair and sideburns? Are coffee and your favorite foods off the menu?...
Read more10 Tips to Boost Vaginal Birth Recovery
By Sara Twogood, MD
The body goes through a complete metamorphosis during pregnancy to make room for another life inside it. The final act...
Read moreSecond Trimester of Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
By Naima Bridges, MD, MPH
The second trimester is referred to as the honeymoon phase of pregnancy because typically nausea improves and patients feel more...
Read moreMedical Symptoms That Women Shouldn’t Ignore
By Gabriel Evaristo, MD
Women are the core of humanity. With the ability to bear a child and the strength-sensitivity balance necessary to rule...
Read moreEffective Ways to Recover Faster After a C-Section
By Sara Twogood, MD
A C-section is also called a cesarean delivery (1) or cesarean birth. It is the delivery of a baby through...
Read moreMy Breast Cancer Surviving Story
By Dana Reinke
Having watched my grandmother and mother both go through their battle with breast cancer was difficult. Therefore, I made a...
Read moreKnow the Discomforts of the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
By Gabriel Evaristo, MD
The process of nurturing a life inside you and giving birth puts great demands on your body. A pregnant woman...
Read moreSigns and Symptoms That Mean You Could Have Endometriosis
By Maryam Beheshti, MD, FACOG
Do you have severe pain with your periods? Have you had chronic pelvic pain or pain with intercourse? These symptoms...
Read morePremenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG
According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by physical or mood changes in women...
Read moreVaginitis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Complications
By Paulami Guha, MD
Vaginitis refers to an infection or inflammation of the vagina that results in itching, pain, odor, and discharge. (1) When it...
Read moreUnderstanding PCOS: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects women of reproductive age, but its symptoms may persist well...
Read moreVulvar Skin Disorders: Prevention, Treatment, and Self-Care
By Peace Nwegbo-Banks, MD, FACOG
Estrogen is a female reproductive hormone whose production declines with advancing age. Low estrogen levels can dry out the skin...
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