7 Reasons You Might Gain Weight During Your Period
If you’ve ever stepped on the scale just before your period starts, you might have noticed you’re up a few pounds. But before you start freaking out, you should know that weight gain during your period is a very common side effect. There are a number of physical and...
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition characterized by irregular periods, evidence of excess hormones, and enlargement of the ovaries on ultrasound with multiple small fluid-filled sacs or follicles. PCOS is more common in obese women and is one of the...
Can I do anything about vaginal dryness?
This is a common question among many age groups of women. The first thing to consider is “What is causing the vaginal dryness?” Sometimes, causes could be infectious, such as a yeast infection or hormonal causes from a lack of estrogen. For this particular...
What birth control should I use?
There are many different forms of non-hormonal and hormonal contraceptives available over the counter and with a prescription. Here is the quick version answer on the most popular contraceptives we use: The most common is the “birth control pill”, which is oral...
