Urogynecology, Womens Health

When should you see a urogynecologist?

Have you been living with pelvic pain? Maybe you’ve have bladder or sphincter issues – do you go to the bathroom on the hour, every hour? Or maybe you have…

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News, Womens Health

Blame your anatomy: Women are more prone to UTI than men

Ladies: Most of us have had a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once. If you haven’t, there’s a pretty good chance you will. The National Kidney Foundation states one…

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News, Womens Health

HBO star Lena Dunham had hysterectomy due to endometriosis

Lena Dunham, writer and actress for HBO’s “Girls,” chronicled her experience with severe endometriosis for Vogue magazine. Dunham had nine surgeries during her decade-long struggle with the condition before choosing…

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Cervical Cancer, Gynecology, Prevention and Wellness, Womens Health

Women’s wellness exam: An annual check can catch cervical cancer

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — a good time for a friendly reminder to schedule a women’s wellness exam. A wellness exam includes a pelvic exam, breast check, Pap…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Womens Health

It’s not too late to get your mammogram!

Getting an annual screening mammogram is not exactly something most women look forward to. Do you know anyone who actually celebrates it? There’s a good reason you shouldn’t put it…

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News, Womens Health

Breast self-exam: Do you know what to look for?

Did you know as many as 40 percent of cancerous lumps in the breast are found during a self-check? Are you checking yourself every month? The best time to do…

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News, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Cramps: How much pain is too much?

Women are tough. Every month we grin and bear it when cramps set in. We know some lower abdominal and even back pain is normal. But when does the pain…

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Cancer, News, Womens Health

No woman should die of cervical cancer

A new study suggests the risk of dying from cervical cancer for some women could be much higher than what many experts had previously thought. In reviewing data from various…

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New Parent, News, Womens Health

The thing women don’t want to talk about

Shortly after having her second child, Kathryn Hendon started experiencing a problem many women face: bladder leakage. The trauma of childbirth damaged her bladder muscles and nerves, leading to overactive…

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News, Womens Health

Does my teen have PCOS?

Acne. Hair growth. Irregular periods. Weight gain. Sounds like the usual issues teen girls deal with during puberty. Maybe — but not always. These also can be symptoms of polycystic ovary…

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News, Womens Health

It’s not you, it’s menopause

The children are grown and out of the house. You’re closer to the end of your working life than the beginning. You and your partner have more time than ever…

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News, Womens Health

Think you can skip your pelvic exam?

It used to be that women had a Pap smear virtually every year. A Pap smear tests for abnormal precancerous cells in the cervix. New guidelines say most women no longer…

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