Ladies: Most of us have had a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once. If you haven’t, there’s a pretty good chance you will. The National Kidney Foundation states one in five women will have at least one UTI in her lifetime. After you’ve had one, your risk for having recurrent UTIs increases with each…
Lena Dunham, writer and actress for HBO’s “Girls,” chronicled her experience with severe endometriosis for Vogue magazine. Dunham had nine surgeries during her decade-long struggle with the condition before choosing to have a hysterectomy at age 31. The surgery removes the uterus and ovaries. Dunham’s essay focuses on the emotional effects of losing her chance…
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — a good time for a friendly reminder to schedule a women’s wellness exam. A wellness exam includes a pelvic exam, breast check, Pap smear and a mammogram, depending on your age. Getting your yearly screenings can help you stay healthy and possibly find cancer early — when treatment…
Getting an annual screening mammogram is not exactly something most women look forward to. Do you know anyone who actually celebrates it? There’s a good reason you shouldn’t put it off: Breast cancer affects one in eight women every year, including millennials. Many insurance companies and employee health plans allow a screening mammogram every year. If you’re…
Did you know as many as 40 percent of cancerous lumps in the breast are found during a self-check? Are you checking yourself every month? The best time to do a self-exam is the week after your period ends. How to give yourself a breast exam Begin by standing in front of the mirror with…
Women are tough. Every month we grin and bear it when cramps set in. We know some lower abdominal and even back pain is normal. But when does the pain become abnormal? Speak up about your symptoms Need an OB/GYN? We can help you find the right one for you Find an OB/GYN Women’s health…
A new study suggests the risk of dying from cervical cancer for some women could be much higher than what many experts had previously thought. In reviewing data from various national sources, researchers found cervical cancer deaths among black women to be 77 percent higher than what was initially reported. Deaths among white women were…
Shortly after having her second child, Kathryn Hendon started experiencing a problem many women face: bladder leakage. The trauma of childbirth damaged her bladder muscles and nerves, leading to overactive bladder. Her nerves would cause her bladder muscles to contract, causing leakage or giving her the urge to use the restroom even when her bladder…
Acne. Hair growth. Irregular periods. Weight gain. Sounds like the usual issues teen girls deal with during puberty. Maybe — but not always. These also can be symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When acne, hair growth on the face and body, and weight gain are excessive, this common hormonal disorder could be to blame….
The children are grown and out of the house. You’re closer to the end of your working life than the beginning. You and your partner have more time than ever to enjoy each other’s company. So what happened to a little “afternoon delight” and romantic, candlelit evenings? It might make you feel better to know…
It used to be that women had a Pap smear virtually every year. A Pap smear tests for abnormal precancerous cells in the cervix. New guidelines say most women no longer need a Pap every year — but that doesn’t mean you can skip your annual “well woman” OB/GYN visit.Cornelia Poston, M.D., OB/GYN, with Norton Women’s Specialists,…
Yeah, yeah. We know, we know. Exercise is good for us. You don’t have to search very hard to find the scientific evidence to prove it. For postmenopausal women especially, exercise provides additional benefits. One study found that postmenopausal women who exercised 300 minutes per week versus those who exercised half that amount were far…