HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection, affecting nearly 80 million people in the United States. HPV is often transmitted sexually or through close skin-to-skin contact. Most people with HPV don’t show any symptoms or the infection goes away on its own. However, there are types of HPV infections […]
The current pandemic has made traveling more stressful than ever with staff shortages, canceled flights, and of course, the concern of getting sick before or during a trip. Traveling while pregnant can add to the list of worries. But just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you should stay isolated at home for nine months. There […]
When you think about sexual health, it’s about much more than the physical act of having sex. That is a part of it, but it’s also about self-awareness, positive relationships, good communication with your partner, and a healthy mind as well as a healthy body. All of these different aspects and personal connections influence your […]
There are many reasons why an individual or couple might consider adoption. Perhaps you and your partner are unable to conceive? If you are thinking about adopting a child, you must be sure you are ready. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when considering adoption. Are you done with infertility treatments? If you […]
At some point in your life, you develop a condition that requires surgery. Gynecological conditions that would require surgery include endometriosis, fibroids, and cervical cancer. Facing surgery is always concerning. But thanks to advanced technology, procedures are much less invasive than they used to be. Traditionally, open surgery was very common, in which large incisions […]
Infertility is generally defined as not being able to get pregnant after a year, which can be difficult emotionally for individuals and couples to experience. The issue is becoming increasingly common, but luckily there is a steady rise in fertility treatments. Both women and men can experience infertility; the total fertility rate worldwide has dropped […]
The job of being a parent brings many joys and rewards. It also brings many challenges. Most parents would probably agree that talking to their kids about sex goes into the category of challenges. Talking about sex can be a difficult topic for many parents. It is better to approach the topic sooner rather than […]
Not many parents recall having a conversation with their own parents about puberty. So, broaching the subject with your own child might be a little nerve-wracking. Thanks to the internet, information is easily accessible to kids, so it’s important parents make the effort to have the “talk” so children aren’t misled or confused about any […]
In honor of April being National STD Awareness Month, we want to encourage patients to educate themselves on STDs, and to get tested if you feel you could possibly have been exposed. STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. An STD is an infection that is passed on from one person to another generally through sexual […]
Most women experience menopause in their early 50s. It is a natural part of aging and is reached when you have gone through 12 consecutive full months without your period. Postmenopausal bleeding is bleeding that occurs anytime after menopause. It is unusual and might pose a reason for concern, even if the bleeding is very […]
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