Category: Womens Health

Do You Have a Bleeding Disorder?

Do You Have a Bleeding Disorder? Adult patient gestures while talking to the nurse

A bleeding disorder is a condition that prevents your blood from clotting, resulting in abnormal bleeding outside and inside the body. It generally happens when the blood proteins and platelets needed for your blood to clot are in short supply or are not working properly. If it goes undiscovered, bleeding disorders can raise the risk […]

What to Know About Gestational Diabetes

What to Know About Gestational Diabetes Woman checking blood sugar at home

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It happens when the body isn’t producing enough insulin during the pregnancy, and typically occurs between the 24th and 28th weeks. If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, your blood’s sugar levels will spike and cause gestational diabetes.  Here are a few things to […]

When and Why We Need Mammograms

When and Why We Need Mammograms Doctor holding patient's hand

According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics Center, over half (57%) of women 45 years and older in Wyoming were up-to-date on their mammography screenings. We’d love to see that percentage go up. Breast cancer was the second leading cancer-related cause of death in Wyoming between 2015 and 2019. (Lung cancer was first.) If […]

State of Cancer in Wyoming

State of Cancer in Wyoming Breast cancer ribbon

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer affects both women – along with men – and is one of the most common cancers. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics Center, there are an estimated 290,000+ new cases of breast cancer being diagnosed this year.  Let’s take a look at breast cancer […]

Reproductive Health Concerns for Women

Reproductive Health Concerns for Women Woman holding pregnant belly

Heavy bleeding.  Abdominal pain.  Vaginal dryness. These are just some of the common symptoms many women express concern about when visiting their doctors. Reproductive health is an important factor in a woman’s overall well-being: It is very sensitive and can impact women both physically and emotionally. Good reproductive health also pertains to safe access to […]

Reasons why health visits are important when it comes to ovarian cancer

Reasons why health visits are important when it comes to ovarian cancer Hands holding teal cancer ribbon

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cancer-causing death among women. Ovarian cancer occurs when malignant cells or a growth starts in the ovary. The ovary is a small, almond-shaped organ on either side of the uterus that produces and stores eggs in a woman’s body.  Unfortunately, ovarian cancer is hard to detect in its early […]

Urinary Incontinence Surgery

Urinary Incontinence Surgery Doctor looking at diagram of bladder and kidneys

Incontinence is a common problem and one that can prevent women from participating in normal day-to-day activities, such as exercise and social events. Many women may even limit travel because of the need to constantly go to the bathroom. Incontinence is the loss of bladder control and can be a condition caused by childbirth, menopause […]

Why Get the HPV Vaccination?

Why Get the HPV Vaccination? Doctor putting a bandaid on a woman after she gets a shot

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 […]

Is adoption right for me? Questions to consider:

Is adoption right for me? Questions to consider: Family walking into the sun

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 […]