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We’re now more informed than ever about our health. In the past, the general populace knew little about health conditions. In fact, many put small ailments, and even severe illness, in the hands of the Gods. Luckily, we now have extensive knowledge of the body, as well as access to search engines like Google. We’re all backseat doctors. If we have symptoms, we get online and check them out. If only our ancestors could see us…

As you get older, there are numerous symptoms that you may experience which are likely to be attributed to the menopause, and most of the time, that will be the cause. However, some of the symptoms commonly associated with menopause can be a symptom of something more serious, and it is important to be aware of this if you…

You can, of course, continue to work if you wish during your pregnancy. However, it’s also possible to request some time off if you feel that your career is putting too much pressure on you during what can be a difficult time. It will always depend on your job, the industry you work in and the position you fill. If your job…

Trying to conceive can be an emotional roller coaster for many couples. It can be heart breaking each month when you have been trying, and you don’t receive a positive pregnancy test. It can be hard. However, there are many things you can do to get you back on track. The…

Experts recommend that young girls begin seeing a gynecologist around the time of sexual maturation, between 13 and 15 years of age, and once every year after that. However daunting visiting the gynecologist might be, it helps to know what you’re in for. Once you’re aware of what to expect, regular visits becomes entirely less horrifying. If you’ve developed a good relationship with your doctor, it can even be something to look forward to!

A Typical Visit

A routine gynecological…

Whether you like to admit it or not, teenagers are having sex. They always have been, and they always will be. In fact, a recent government survey found that 43 percent of girls between the ages of 15 and 19 have had sex. While many health education systems, especially in America’s red states, like to teach abstinence as…

There’s no way around it; visiting the gynecologist can be an uncomfortable affair. Having the parts of your body you spend your entire life covering up, poked and prodded, can be unsettling for even the most open minded. Of course, yearly gynecological checkups are required for maintaining female well-being, so there’s really no dancing around the discomfort.

The best way…

It is common knowledge by now that President Obama’s 2010 Affordable Care Act has steadily been moving toward making health care readily available and affordable for all Americans. The most recent phase of this act, which is commonly known as ObamaCare, took effect on August 1 and gives women access to well-woman visits, STI counseling, contraception, and…

It is estimated that 26,500 women die each year from  gynecological cancers. Of these, 15,500 annual deaths are caused by ovarian cancer alone, with cervical cancer following at over 4,000. Additionally, 40,000 women succumb to breast cancer each year. There are many measures women can take to lessen these risks, the very first of which is getting regular check-ups from a gynecologist.

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The methods most people use for medical treatment don’t always coincide with what doctors recommend. Such is the case in a recent survey conducted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which showed that although IUDs (intrauterine devices) are among the most effective modes of birth control, they rank 5th in usage among American women, after the pill, tubectomies (tube-tying), condoms, and…