Infertility is a painful problem for couples, but many aren’t aware that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) play a role. Screening and treatment is critical to rule out STDs as an infertility cause. Read on to learn more.
May 4th, 2021
Infertility is a painful problem for couples, but many aren’t aware that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) play a role. Screening and treatment is critical to rule out STDs as an infertility cause. Read on to learn more.
Menopause is both a momentous end and an exciting beginning, but the symptoms that accompany it are hard to deal with. Learn about how you can minimize them with a targeted treatment that addresses one especially problematic symptom.
Most of the time you can count on your period to arrive when you expect, but many gynecologic factors and other influences can wreak havoc with your cycle. Learn about what an abnormal period is and when to worry. Read on to learn more.
About one-third of women suffer from pelvic organ prolapse at some point, a painful condition when one or more pelvic organs drop into or outside of the vagina. There are effective treatments available, including surgical options. Learn more here.
The importance of proper prenatal care is frequently stressed with mothers-to-be by their doctors, but it’s equally important to discuss the possibility of becoming pregnant with them. Learn why and how best to prepare here.
A birth plan is a must if you want to feel well-prepared for labor and your baby’s birth. It’s a blueprint, but a flexible one. Here’s what to consider as you create and customize it.
There’s so much to learn about your baby and yourself once you become pregnant or are considering having a baby. Prenatal care is critically important to your and your baby’s health, but what happens at a prenatal appointment? Learn more here.
Many women’s medical tests should be done annually, like mammograms, but the frequency of your Pap smear, the screening for cervical cancer, is determined by your age and other factors. Learn more here.
Learning you’re expecting a baby is cause for great joy, but it also means worry, because you can be predisposed to complications. Learn about what makes a pregnancy high risk, and how tests and technology can help you have the best birth possible.
You’re thrilled that you’re having a baby, but want to ensure that you have complete knowledge about any inherited health problems potentially affecting your baby. Learn how early pregnancy genetic counseling is key in obtaining this information.
A mammogram can detect breast cancer at its earliest stages, but confusion surrounds whether it’s the best screening tool, when you should have your first one, and more. Learn why mammograms are the gold standard in preventive breast care.
Over half a million women get hysterectomies each year. Learn why it might be the best solution for a number of health problems, including endometriosis, fibroids, and gynecologic cancer, and the different techniques performed.
You might wonder why there’s so much talk about the importance of creating a birth plan if you’re pregnant. This important document can lessen confusion around your birth preferences. Learn more here.
Every mom-to-be hopes for a healthy baby. Learn what you can do every day to take the best care of yourself as you experience pregnancy. Adopting or continuing healthy fitness, nutrition, and other habits make all the difference for both of you.
Dreading a social event because you worry a giggle will cause a urinary accident? You have a right to worry. Learn about the multiple types of incontinence, the importance of finding its cause, and the exciting treatments available now to treat it.
Well-known side effects of childbirth are lack of sleep and staring blissfully at your baby for hours. Less talked about side effects include vaginal problems and pain, and there’s a minimally invasive innovative treatment that can really help.
Just as athletes prepare for a competition, pregnant women should prepare for delivery, because childbirth calls upon all your mental and physical strength. Here’s how to train for it.
When you are bleeding and in pain during your menstrual period, it can be difficult to distinguish between what is normal and what is cause for concern. Read on to learn how to tell when menstrual bleeding is considered abnormal.
Did you just find out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! Find out why it’s important to make and keep prenatal care appointments throughout your pregnancy.
Menopause causes big changes in your life, including your sex life. Conventional treatments are often unsatisfactory options, but the MonaLisa Touch®️ laser offers a hormone-free alternative that can give you a healthy sex life again.
If you’ve had a Pap smear and received abnormal results, it’s natural to feel panicked. Don't stress. Take a few deep breaths and read on to learn more about the test and the steps you can take to ensure your optimal health.
Every pregnancy has its risks, but some pregnancies are more susceptible to potential complications that can put the health of the mother, the baby, or both at risk. Here’s what you need to know about high-risk pregnancy.
Receiving a diagnosis of unexplained infertility is frustrating, but don't worry. This doesn't mean you won't get pregnant, and several treatment options are available to you in this day and age.
Pregnancy during the summer months in Arizona can be rough, but when you arm yourself with knowledge and a few carefully chosen items to protect you from the heat, it can be much easier to bear.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can disrupt your entire life. This hormonal imbalance can lead to difficult menstruation, weight gain, hair loss or gain, and many other symptoms.
Most women can expect to have a routine and normal pregnancy. But in 6-8% of cases, complications arise that can put you or your baby at risk. You can reduce your chances of having a high-risk pregnancy by taking a few simple steps.
More than 200 million women across the world live with endometriosis, a painful gynecological disorder that can make it harder to get pregnant. Find out how our targeted treatment solutions can help alleviate symptoms and protect your fertility.
Ovarian cysts are harmless, aren’t they? Usually. But there does come a time when an ovarian cyst requires medical intervention. Find out more about these common cysts and what they might mean for your health.
If estrogen-related vaginal dryness has made sexual intercourse more painful than pleasurable, hormone therapy is no longer your only option for relief. Read on to learn why MonaLisa Touch® laser therapy could be your game-changer.