Braxton Hicks versus Uterine Contractions
Simply put, Braxton Hicks contractions are painless contractions where real contractions are painful. When you experience a Braxton Hicks contraction you will see your uterus tighten and become hard, like a rock, but it is not associated with pain. Braxton Hicks contraction are so subtle, most pregnant women doesn’t realize they are having them. What the […]
Blue Balls for Women?
When the clitoris is stimulated, or sexual aroused, blood flow is increased to the clitoris, the surrounding erectile tissue along with the entire vulva. With an increase in blood flow, the tissue expands which can cause pain, heaviness, cramping, aching and discomfort. The completion of the orgasmic cycle allows the entire area to decompress. If […]
Birth Control Myths
You can’t get pregnant during your period. While it’s hard to get pregnant during your period there are many women who use their period as a form of contraception. For some women with shorter intervals between periods (for example 21 days between each period) these women ovulate on day 7 or 8 so they are […]
The Birth Control Pill: So Much More Than Just Birth Control
Oral contraception — or “the pill” — is still the most popular method of birth control in the United States. For many women, it truly is a girl’s best friend! Sadly, there are more urban legends and myths about the safety and side effects surrounding the pill than almost any medication out there. Did you […]
Bacterial Vaginosis
For recurrent BV it’s frustrating, common and women often feel isolated and hopeless. Recurrence of bacterial vaginosis it typical. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause vaginitis in women 15-44y affecting 21million women. Bacterial Vaginosis, also known as BV, is a common type of bacterial infection causing an inflamed and bothered vagina. It’s caused by […]
Adenomyosis and Endometriosis-What’s the Difference?
Adenomyosis occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus (the endometrium) grows into the uterine muscle (myometrium), and while it’s often compared to endometriosis which is another disorder of endometrial tissue, the two conditions are different. The exact cause of adenomyosis is unknown but there is a connection to estrogen since the disease resolves after […]
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy?
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy? For many women this is a dreaded question. How much weight you should gain in pregnancy can depend on a number of important factors. Are you pregnant with one (singleton) or two (twins) or three (triplets) babies? What is your age and what is your pre-pregnancy weight? […]
Is the “biological clock” a myth?
Is the “biological clock” a myth? I hate to break it to you, but the biological clock is alive and well…it’s not a myth. What we know in the medical world is fertility declines progressively with age. The aging of eggs is a well-known biological phenomenon referred to as our “biological clock”. Unlike women in […]
What’s the hype around magnesium, and should you take supplements?
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays several key roles in human health, including by supporting heart health. We can obtain magnesium from food sources, such as legumes, nuts, and seeds, and for those who require it, magnesium supplements are also available. Existing research has linked a magnesium-rich diet to potential benefits, such as lower […]
Is this why dementia affects more women? How menopause alters the brain
Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom studied how menopause affects the brain. The study included both women who used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms and those who did not. Menopause was linked to lower gray matter volume in brain regions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. While the HRT group […]