Not being able to hold your urine is an extremely common problem for women. As a result of pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or weight gain, incontinence can be a frustrating and embarrassing condition that leaves you unwilling – or unable – to continue with your regular activities. While some urinary incontinence is minor – just a […]
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Having a monthly period is a biological wonder that indicates your potential for creating life – but it also comes by its nickname of “curse” naturally. For many people who have periods, they are anything but a source of life and inspiration. Painful cramps, heavy bleeding, and irregularity can have even the strongest person seeking
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Menopause is defined as the point in a woman’s life in which she has gone a full 12 months without a menstrual cycle. But arriving at menopause can be a long – and for some women arduous – journey. Most women reach menopause sometime in their early 50s, but you can be in perimenopause –
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Many women, when they are not actively trying to get pregnant, would be happy to be rid of the monthly cycle. But is it safe to use birth control to stop your periods? There are actually a variety of treatments available to aid in menstrual suppression, which are, for most women, very low risk. Methods
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Most cervical cancers are caused by the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted infection. Not all forms of HPV are transmitted sexually, and of the 40 types that do cause genital warts, only high-risk HPV can cause cervical cancer and other health problems. But because cervical cancer is difficult to detect, Gardasil
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As the country begins to slowly reopen, one of the most important things we all need to keep in mind is that COVID-19 is not going away. The stay home effort across the country has, for the most part, done its job in helping prevent such a rapid rise in cases that we overwhelmed hospitals,
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A uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus loses muscular support and begins to fall toward or into the vagina. It can become serious enough that the uterus begins to protrude from the vagina. Uterine prolapse is not only a source of discomfort for a woman but can be an extremely stressful experience. Symptoms of Uterine
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The mucus plug is a cushion of mucus in the birth canal that protects and eventually seals the area to protect your fetus. While losing your mucus plug can be a signal of impending labor, it may not mean that your baby is ready to come right in that instant. Do I Need to Rush
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Birth control includes a variety of different methods for preventing pregnancy. It’s a sensitive topic for some people, but if you need a safe place to discuss your birth control options or determine if birth control is the right choice for you and your body, the specialists at Huey & Weprin Ob/Gyn are here to
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Pap smears are the most effective screening tool for cervical cancer, and when caught early, cervical cancer has a high success rate of being cured. However, we often are asked whether or not a Pap smear is required after a hysterectomy. The answer depends on the type of hysterectomy. What Is a Pap Smear? A
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