Congratulations! You’re having your first child! Childbirth is an exciting time for every new mother. As the pregnancy journey turns into motherhood, being uneasy and uncertain about what to expect is natural, so we’ve developed a list of 9 steps to help you prepare for the arrival of your new child. Get Educated You don’t know what […]
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Even though it is common, women don’t always know or report the symptoms of a urinary prolapse due to embarrassment, confusion, and shame. But, if left untreated, a prolapsed bladder can worsen. In extreme cases, it can lead to kidney damage or infection. What Is a Prolapsed Bladder? A prolapsed bladder, or cystocele, happens when the web of muscles
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Abnormal uterine bleeding generally means bleeding outside your “normal” cycle and can also be called “anovulatory bleeding” or “irregular period.” But like many things in life, the definition of normal periods is on a spectrum. No two people’s experiences are exactly alike. With that said, you know what your period feels and acts like month to
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Essure is permanent birth control that is 99.3% effective. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Essure in 2002. However, Bayer, the company that bought Essure in 2013, stopped selling the device in 2018, allegedly due to a decline in sales. However, in 2020, Bayer said it would pay $1.6 billion to settle almost 39,000 Essure
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The rate of sexually transmitted disease screening fell. At the same time, the number of STDs increased over the last few years, research indicates. STD testing is imperative to maintaining not just proper sexual health but overall health as well. Knowing when to get tested can be the first action in maintaining overall well-being and preventing or
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Infertility is a deeply personal and often hidden struggle that affects millions of people and couples worldwide. While many people dream of starting a family, the path to parenthood can be fraught with unexpected challenges. Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sex. It can affect both men and women,
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With complex symptoms and possible ramifications on fertility, endometriosis is a condition that continues to puzzle medical professionals. Trying to get pregnant can become even more challenging when dealing with this frustrating and complicated health issue. If you have this condition (or think you might have it), it’s important to understand the impact of endometriosis on fertility
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Though you may eat well, exercise frequently, and live a holistically healthy lifestyle, sometimes bodily pain is unavoidable. This is especially true with pelvic pain in women, which is often chronic and challenging to diagnose and resolve. And this isn’t an uncommon issue either. It’s estimated that fifteen to twenty percent of women experience some
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Going in for your first well-woman exam in Kettering and Englewood, OH, can be nervewracking for many reasons–but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding what to expect during the exam and preparing for your appointment can make you feel more confident and at ease. What Should You Do to Prepare for Your Well-Woman Exam? Read About What
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Giving birth to your first child will always be an experience to remember. There is so much to learn and to be aware of during pregnancy that your postpartum experience isn’t often talked about. Giving birth to a child is a powerful undertaking and has a wide range of effects after your baby is born.
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