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...
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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 instance,...
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Blood Types in Pregnancy
In life, your blood type only truly matters when you need a blood transfusion and when you are pregnant. Let’s talk about the latter scenario. Your blood type is made up of two components, represented by a the letter and a positive or negative. Blood types describe...
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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...
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Why am I not pregnant yet?
Women, and sometimes husbands, come in asking this question. If they haven’t been taking preventative measures, they'll ask “Why haven't we gotten pregnant?" There can be many answers to that question. The first aspect we usually ask is about timing. If you aren't...
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When should my teen daughter start seeing the gynecologist?
People ask all the time “when should my daughter start seeing the gynecologist?” And honestly, the answer actually varies on the individual young woman. American College of OB/GYN recommends pap smears begin at age 21, regardless of sexual activity or not. But...
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Everything You Need To Know About Working Out While Pregnant
When I got pregnant eight months ago, I thought I knew everything there was to know about prenatal workouts. After all, I've been working at Women's Health for years, and know the general rule—that you can typically keep doing the type of exercise you did...
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6 Early Miscarriage Symptoms All Pregnant Women Need To Know
Let's get one thing straight: Carrying another living being inside of your body is no small feat, so it's totally understandable to feel on edge about it...or to worry about a miscarriage. You're also not alone in your anxiety—according to one 2015 study published in...
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