A focus on preventative care has been emphasized in recent years. Many are discovering that the best way to treat medical problems is to avoid them altogether or catch them as early as possible. Your doctor can do both of those things. Why should you … [Read more...] about Visit Your OB/GYN When You Are Healthy
Preparing for Your First Gynecologist Wellness Visit
That first visit with a gynecologist can be intimidating. Most girls start seeing a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. The following tips will help you prepare so that you can reduce stress and feel confident when you take your first steps … [Read more...] about Preparing for Your First Gynecologist Wellness Visit
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Urinary Incontinence and Detrusor Instability
The detrusor muscle is used to contract the bladder for urination. Detrusor instability, also known as Overactive Bladder Syndrome, happens when this muscle doesn’t function properly. Involuntary contractions occur for no reason, which can cause … [Read more...] about Urinary Incontinence and Detrusor Instability
Coping with Painful Periods
Dysmenorrhea is another way to describe the pain felt during menstruation. It is divided into two categories: primary and secondary. Common menstrual cramps fall into the primary group. They are recurrent, usually last a day or two before bleeding … [Read more...] about Coping with Painful Periods
7 Breast Cancer Detection Tips That Could Save Your Life
Around one in eight women in the United States will have to deal with invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. The National Cancer Institute reported that breast cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths among women between the … [Read more...] about 7 Breast Cancer Detection Tips That Could Save Your Life
