Why Am I Hearing About a New Study on Essure When It’s No Longer In Use?
Essure (a permanent non-hormonal, non-surgical birth control method) is no longer available in the U.S. - but many women still have the device in place, and a study of the device, mandated by the FDA is ongoing.
Does COVID-19 Affect Women Differently Than Men? Here’s What We Know
As COVID-19 spreads around the globe, one trend is increasingly clear: the disparity in how COVID-19 affects men versus women.
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
TSS can affect men and women alike, however, it is mostly associated with women who menstruate. Toxic shock syndrome may occur from two different kinds of bacteria. The most common bacteria is staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria. The syndrome can also be caused by group A streptococcus (strep) bacteria.
What are Yeast Infections?
A vaginal yeast infection, also known as vuvlovaginal candidasis, is when healthy yeast over produces in the vagina.
How Can I Prevent Osteoporosis After Having Taken Depo-Provera?
Research indicates that women who use Depo-Provera may experience a loss of bone mineral density (BMD), which might put them at higher risk for osteoporosis.
Do Women Always Need a Man’s Consent to Get a Hysterectomy?
No state mandates spousal consent for this procedure, and any such proposals would almost certainly be found to be unconstitutional. That’s because hysterectomy can be considered to be a sterilization procedure, since pregnancy cannot occur afterwards.
What Is a Doula?
Doulas provide emotional support and coaching to women and their families, most often during and after childbirth. Doulas supplement other health care providers involved in birth and pregnancy and, ultimately, act as birth advocates.
Can Using a Menstrual Cup Help You Get Pregnant?
A new method for improving your chances of getting pregnant has been floating around parenting and TTC (trying to conceive) blogs recently: using a menstrual cup.
Can I Get Pregnant if I Have PCOS?
PCOS can cause your eggs to develop incorrectly or to not get released during ovulation. If eggs don’t get released, you can’t get pregnant.