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March 7, 2023One in 10 American women are affected by endometriosis, adding up to around 5 million total. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month this March, get to know the facts about this condition. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside your... -
January 13, 2022Most women don’t give much thought to their cervix unless they’re pregnant or trying to conceive. But the cervix plays a powerful role in the reproductive system throughout our whole lives. So what exactly is the cervix? The cervix is the passage that connects the uterus with the vagina. It allows menstrual blood... -
September 14, 2021Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects more than 10 million women worldwide, including one in 10 women in the United States. How much do you know about this common condition? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that occurs among women of reproductive age. While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, the... -
April 23, 2021Gary Brunvoll, DO For most women, the symptoms of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, are all too familiar. But have you ever heard of PMDD? PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is similar to PMS in some ways, but far more severe. Because it can sometimes be difficult to know whether you’re experiencing is... -
March 26, 2021From the time your daughter first gets her period, some level of discomfort that time of month is common. But could your teen’s excruciating pain actually be the result of endometriosis? You might think of the condition as something that only impacts adult women. But that’s not true. In fact, while... -
July 15, 2020Leiomyomas, more commonly called uterine fibroids, are the most common non-cancerous (benign) tumors in women. Between 60% and 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids before menopause. Uterine fibroids aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer. What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids occur when a... -
May 31, 2018Are you familiar with ovarian cancer? While this type of cancer accounts for only 3 percent of all cancers among American women, it causes more deaths each year than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Unlike breast cancer, ovarian cancer is rarely found in its earliest stages. In fact,... -
May 9, 2018You got the results of a recent screening back and your doctor says they show “precancerous cervical changes.” But what exactly does that mean? Well, the short answer is: It means exactly what it sounds like. Your screening found cells in your cervix that are suspicious but not yet cancerous. But that... -
August 2, 2017It probably wasn’t a subject of conversation at your latest girls’ night out, but no woman is immune from it. As we age, so do our bodies, including our most intimate parts. Unless you regularly examine your vulva and vagina, you may not realize the changes that occur. But just like... -
March 29, 2017You’ve made it to eight or nine months. You’re probably a bit uncomfortable. It’s hard to bend, your back aches, and your ankles are huge. You want that baby out of there. But keep in mind, carrying your baby to full term is the best thing for both of you. Though...
