Gynecology Blog

Rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have declined in recent years, bringing us closer to the possibility of a world more liberated from the impacts of the disease. Still, an estimated 1.2 million people in the U.S. alone currently have HIV, and up to 13% don’t...

For anyone who’s never done it, breastfeeding might seem as if it should come easily from the start. In reality, it’s more like a dance: although you and your little partner know what to do, it takes time to establish a rhythm together. Just as there are many types of...

Donning a paper gown and finagling your feet into stirrups probably isn’t your idea of fun, and it may sound even less appealing as you age. We get it! But seeing your gynecologist remains important even after your reproductive years have ended, and continuing to come...

When the air is heavy with heat and humidity, everything tends to feel a little less pleasant. But is it possible that your period might indeed be more intense in the summer? While there’s limited data on how heat affects menstrual cycles, what we do know is that it’s...

Hot flashes are tough to tolerate in any weather. Add summer’s heat and humidity to the mix, and these symptoms of menopause can become downright unbearable. Whether you’ve been navigating them for some time now, or they’re a fairly recent development, here’s what you...

Being pregnant brings on an abundance of bodily changes, many of which are perfectly normal. But it also includes the potential for complications, which is part of the reason you’ll frequently see your practitioner for monitoring. Preeclampsia is one example of the...

Thanks to advancements in women’s gynecological health (like the Pap smear), we can now detect and treat cervical cancer far earlier than we could in the past. But this is only one type of gynecologic cancer, and understanding the full scope of this group of cancers...

The foods we eat have a far-reaching impact on our body’s inner workings, and our reproductive system is no exception. If you’re trying to get pregnant, understanding the relationship between food and fertility can be helpful in your journey of trying to conceive....

After your body has grown and birthed a human, you’ll need ample time to rest and heal. Whether you’ve delivered vaginally or via C-section, afterward your uterus will have an eight-and-a-half-inch wound – roughly the size of a dinner plate – left behind from your...

When used properly, birth control is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy outside of abstinence. But compared to decades ago, when the contraceptive pill was the only prescription option available, there are now lots of methods to consider. And if you’ve...

The possibility of cancer is never a welcome thought, and oftentimes we do our best to shun it from our minds completely. But giving it at least some of our attention is the very thing that winds up saving lives. With a little background knowledge, you can be an...