By Lexi Dwyer, Jan. 29, 2019 "As the fertilized egg becomes embedded into the uterine lining, women may see a small amount of blood released which can last anywhere from a few hours to two days," says Gaither. How do you know implantation bleeding isn't just your period? Assuming your cycle is regular, implantation bleeding typically can [...]
By Julia Guerra, January 22, 2019 "That being said, you can rest easy come Feb. 1, because according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, director of perinatal services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, who's double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, your menstrual cycle has nothing to do with what month it is, nor how many [...]
7 Things Your Gynecologist Wants You To Stop Doing Ladies, this is an important read! By Brittany Anas, 1/17/19 We’ll just say it — gynecology appointments can be uncomfortable. And we’re not just talking about putting your feet in the stirrups. Openly asking your ob-gyn questions about your sexual health, menstrual cycle and vagina might bring up [...]
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 [...]
