Category: Womens Health

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect opportunity to remind women of the importance of including cervical cancer screenings in their wellness care.  Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately […]

For women planning to become pregnant or who are already pregnant, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by what to eat, what not to eat, which vitamins to take and to make sure your body is prepared for a new tenant! Plus it may seem like the advice and lists change constantly.  One thing that hasn’t […]

Family gatherings, gift giving, holiday decorations and events – there is lots to celebrate over the holiday season. If you are pregnant, you have even more reason to celebrate! However, trying to get everything done can be stressful. It’s important to take the time to enjoy the holidays but also make time to care for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]