Endometriosis can have a significant impact on a woman’s life. There are an estimated 200 million cases worldwide. Approximately one in ten women in the United States suffer from endometriosis. Despite those high numbers, many cases go … [Read more...] about Do I Have Endometriosis?
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Tubal Ligation?
Tubal ligation, also known as having your “tubes tied,” is a type of permanent birth control. This sterilization procedure is done to prevent future pregnancies, but it can also help a woman in other ways. Incisions are made in the abdomen and parts … [Read more...] about What Are the Pros and Cons of Tubal Ligation?
Oakland County Measles Outbreak Officially Ends
June 5, 2019, Pontiac, Mich. – Oakland County Health Division today announced the end of the largest local measles outbreak since 1991. The outbreak began in March when an ill traveler from New York visited the area. Forty of the 44 confirmed measles … [Read more...] about Oakland County Measles Outbreak Officially Ends
We Appreciate Your Ultimate Sacrifice for Our Freedoms
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Is Menopause Really as Bad as I’m Told?
Growing older is one of the things we cannot control. That includes the changes that come with it. There’s a belief that menopause is this long, horrible period in a woman’s life that makes her moody and miserable. While symptoms for some can be … [Read more...] about Is Menopause Really as Bad as I’m Told?