While essential, annual pap smears are never up there on anyone’s “favorite” list. Pap smears can detect abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer. When you receive an abnormal result, it can be scary and carry a lot of uncertainty. Here are some steps your doctor may recommend after an abnormal pap test. Abnormal Results Doesn’t Mean You Have … Read More
HPV Myths
The human papillomavirus (HPV) affects about 79 million Americans. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is complex and is confusing for most despite advances in what we know about the virus, available treatments, and vaccines. Misinformation and myths are dangerous for any illness and often prevent individuals from seeking treatment. HPV myths continue to plague this … Read More
Night Sweats: The Dark Side of Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptom women experience in the time leading up to and during menopause. They can occur at any time and range in frequency and severity. Night sweats are hot flashes that occur at night. Night sweats are a game-changer that can cause severe consequences if they are chronic. Keep reading to learn more about this … Read More
3 Reasons to Consider Joining a Birth Control Study
Contraception has evolved from taboo beginnings to the ever-expanding options we have today. Even with long-acting, short-acting pills, and rings, there is no single “best” method that’s right for every woman. Choosing the birth control that’s right for you and your partner depends on many things and can change over time. Birth control research studies provide participants with many short-term … Read More
Don’t Let Osteoporosis Pain Rattle You
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. This day serves as a reminder to educate yourself and others. It’s also about the value of taking care of your body by protecting your bones and muscles from disabling and life-threatening fractures. Certain types of exercise strengthen muscles and bones, while other types improve your balance. Together, they can help reduce pain and … Read More
Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day is celebrated this month on August 26th. It is the day we commemorate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote in the U.S. Since its inception in 1973, women’s equality has spread so much further than voting. The right to healthcare designed explicitly for women, and the right to safe, effective treatment … Read More
Colposcopy: A Closer View
Colposcopy is a simple procedure that lets your doctor take a better look at your cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease. It’s a quick and easy way to find cell changes in your cervix that may not be seen by the eyes alone. Let’s take a closer view of the colposcopy procedure. Why is Colposcopy Done? When the … Read More
Osteoporosis Summer Activities
Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. However, older women who are past menopause are at the highest risk. Osteoporosis causes bones to weaken and become brittle to the point that a fall or even bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. If you have osteoporosis, you might think exercise will cause harm. When in fact, using your muscles protects … Read More
Inclusive Diversity in Research
Out of the small percentage of individuals who participate in clinical research studies, often they do not represent the U.S. population as a whole. Clinical research has gone through many evolutions when it comes to incorporating previously excluded demographic areas. With data mounting showing the direct correlation between diversity and better outcomes in larger populations, change is in motion. By … Read More
Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms to Look For
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal condition in women between the ages of 15-44. It’s the result of a bacteria imbalance in the vagina. BV shares many symptoms with other conditions, and it can be a challenge to know the difference. At the same time, if not taken seriously, patients end up delaying treatment or never seeking it. Not … Read More
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