If you experience light bleeding or spotting after a Pap smear, it’s not necessarily a cause for concern. This light bleeding is often harmless, temporary, and resolves on its own. However, that’s also not to say that some types of bleeding should be ignored. Bleeding can occur for minor and urgent reasons, and discerning when […]
What Weekly Ultrasounds Should Look Like for Twins and Multiple Gestations
Multiple gestations (carrying twins, triplets, or more) are unique experiences of pregnancy that come with similarly distinct needs and considerations for both the mother and baby. Your journey will look different from other pregnancies, from check-ups with your OB/Gyn to delivery. These differences, of course, start with the ultrasound—whether 3D or 4D ultrasounds, mothers with […]
Endometrial Ablation vs Hysterectomy: Know Your Options
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If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, you may have considered endometrial ablation and hysterectomies at one point to lessen it. However, while both procedures help, their differences and far-reaching impacts on reproductive health may need careful consideration. For instance, hysterectomies offer a permanent solution for heavy bleeding and pelvic pain but will also leave you […]
Myomectomy vs Hysterectomy: Advantages of Each in Treating Fibroids
Living with fibroids can be exhausting—heavy periods, constant pelvic pain, bloating, and even infertility can take a physical and emotional toll on anyone. If you’ve been struggling with these symptoms, surgical options like myomectomy and hysterectomy might offer relief. But choosing the best route for you might entail some careful thought. You see, both of […]
Abnormal Pap Smear Results: Potential Causes and it be a Concern
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A Pap smear is a screening test that detects abnormal changes in cervical cells. Its goal is to help you and your doctor identify and treat changes early while they are still easily manageable. But while abnormal Pap smear results garner a second look, they don’t always point to something concerning. There are many reasons […]
Does a Pap Smear Test for Sexually Transmitted Infections?
Many people walk into their gynecologist’s office assuming that a Pap smear will tell them whether or not they have any sexually transmitted infections (STI). This confusion is common and understandable, given that it’s a diagnostic pillar in women’s reproductive and sexual health. But, as a procedure specifically designed to check on cervical tissue health, […]
Lower Back Pain in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Causes and Relief
Lower back pain is the most common and frequent concern of mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy. So, if you’re already starting to feel your baby bump straining your lower back, don’t worry: it’s just your body’s response as it prepares for childbirth. However, if it’s too much to bear, there are some things […]
Exploring the Benefits of Pelvic Physical Therapy
Strengthening muscles through pelvic physical therapy provides preventive and rehabilitative benefits to many women, not just in terms of reproductive health. When you learn how it’s done, you’ll discover how it ultimately helps improve your bladder and bowel functions. What is Pelvic Physical Therapy? Pelvic physical therapy is a therapeutic technique that involves strengthening the […]
Endometriosis and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting 10% of women in their reproductive age. The condition, which is characterized by endometrial tissue growth outside of the uterus, causes discomfort and could affect pregnancy to different degrees. For one, endometriosis can make it challenging to conceive if you are trying to get pregnant. But if you do […]
Can Endometriosis Cause Weight Gain?
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that many anecdotal reports say leads to weight gain. But while weight gain can accompany it, endometriosis doesn’t directly cause it. If you suspect that you are gaining weight in relation to endometriosis, we advise that you consult with your doctor or OB-GYN about its management. To better understand weight […]
