January 17, 2019 "Expect feelings of sadness, possibly guilt. Fatigue. Depending on the clinical cause of the loss, you may still have symptoms of the disease process which caused the loss. For example, if the loss was due to a placental abruption from high blood pressure, you may still have to contend with high blood pressure." -- Kecia [...]
10 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer You Should Never Ignore Sometimes cervical cancer symptoms don't show up at all. By Sara Shulman, Jan 15, 2019 There are a few reasons cervical cancer is known as a silent killer among women. For one, the disease doesn't present any symptoms until it is at a later stage. This makes the illness [...]
6 Things That Make You More Likely To Get Pregnant If You're Not Careful About Them, According To Experts By Julia Guerra, 1/14/19 In the heat of a sexy moment, having to go through a mental checklist of all the ways you’ve made the effort to prevent an unwanted pregnancy is pretty much the linear definition [...]
Prenatal Ultrasound Safety: How Many Ultrasounds Should Pregnant Moms Have During Pregnancy? 1/8/19 Ultrasound exams are often highlights of a pregnancy. Parents-in-waiting look forward to proudly taking home the first images of the baby-to-be to show family and friends and collect “likes” on Facebook. Most women will have one or two ultrasound exams over the course of [...]
The Year's Don't-Miss News in Contraception George W. Citroner, December 27, 2018 From a controversial implant recently pulled from the US market to new rules that will limit access to contraceptives previously ensured by the Affordable Care Act, 2018 brought major developments in contraception. Click HERE for the full article on Medscape.
This Drug Can Help Stop Hot Flashes Without Hormones Written by Julia Ries on December 20, 2018 Oxybutynin may help women who are unable to get hormone therapy due to cancer risk. Click HERE for the full article on HealthLine.
8 answers to common questions about ovulation you’ve been too afraid to ask Lauren Schumacker, December 10/ 2018 Ovulation is important but if you're not actively trying to get pregnant, you might not actually know that much about the process. Knowing about ovulation can help you understand more about your body and your reproductive health. In [...]
8 risks associated with a ‘geriatric’ pregnancy Sophia Mitrokostas, Dec. 4, 2018 A pregnancy that occurs when a person is 35 years or older is known as an advanced maternal age pregnancy. In the medical world, it's also sometimes known as a "geriatric pregnancy." Though it's perfectly possible to have a healthy pregnancy and baby after [...]
Early Diagnosis Of Dysmenorrhea in Teens Is Key to Effective Management: ACOG By Marilynn Larkin, November 30, 2018 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) has released new guidance on diagnosing and relieving dysmenorrhea in adolescents. Click HERE for the story on Medscape.
Everything you need to know about yeast infections and sex By Arielle Tschinkel, November 23, 2018 Yeast infections are fairly common and some things can make you more likely to get them, including being sexually active. Despite how common they are, there are still plenty of misconceptions surrounding this fungal infection. When it comes to whether [...]
