Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an increasingly popular form of birth control. The devices offer long-term, reversible birth control that can last from three to 10 years depending on the IUD type. The copper IUD is gaining in popularity as a nonhormonal IUD option and can be inserted for up to 10 years. What is a…
Stress is a psychological and physiological reaction to changes in a person’s environment. These changes can be emotional, physical, social or cultural. Stress is a normal reaction that can seem like a constant companion in modern life. Can stress affect your period? Types of stress Not all stress responses are equal; stress can have both…
National Women’s Health Week is a yearly observance to serve as a reminder for women and girls to make their health a priority. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, the celebration begins each Mother’s Day. In 2021 it is May 9 to 15. Here are some ways…
Improving your chances of getting pregnant starts with when you decide to try to have a child. You’re excited and ready to begin this part of your life. Planning for your health and that of a baby begins right away. “Assure yourself that if it’s meant to be, it will happen,” said Crista L. Hays, M.D.,…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause mood swings like irritability in young children. In older adults a UTI can bring on restlessness and other mood changes. And why are they more common during the summertime? Blame swimming pools, wet bathing suits, sweaty clothing and dehydration. Here are three more things you may not know…
If you’re a woman, you know that getting enough sleep can be a challenge. Between raising children, taking care of daily activities of work — in or out of the home — and then menopause later in life, sleep doesn’t always come easily. A new study has found even more reason to make sleep a…
Each year, more than 200 women are able to see David L. Doering, M.D., for issues requiring surgery for gynecologic cancers. A “Master Surgeon” as designated by the Surgical Review Corp., Dr. Doering uses minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques. In February, he’ll be taking his surgical expertise to women in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Access to…
Finding time for regular checkups can be difficult, but it’s important to catch issues before they get worse. Visiting providers who focus on particular aspects of a person’s health gives women more power to prevent illnesses. Your doctors work best as a team, contributing unique abilities and expertise to collaborate in protecting your health. Every…
A new study has shown that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly referred to as birth control pills, have a smaller hypothalamus. This normally almond-sized area of the brain regulates different hormones within the body, helping regulate body temperature, mood, appetite, sleep and heart rate. It also is involved in helping control normal function of the…
For Danielle Roberts, her job as a certified nurse midwife (CNM) is “a great marriage of Westernized medicine and holistic care.” “We see patients from their first prenatal appointment all the way through their delivery and postpartum recovery,” Danielle said. “We provide the same evidence-based medical care as an OB/GYN, with an emphasis on personalized…
For Jonathan H. Reinstine, M.D., becoming a surgeon was in the cards almost from the start. Coming from a family that included pediatric and general surgeons, he knew that’s what he wanted to do. What he didn’t know was the specialty. “I was going to be a pediatric surgeon originally,” said Dr. Reinstine, an OB/GYN…
A panel of government-appointed experts has updated its guidelines with new cervical cancer screening options for women ages 30 to 65. For women in this age group, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends three options: A test for high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (hrHPV) every five years A Pap test (cervical cytology) every three…
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