First Trimester Screening
OVERVIEW What is a First Trimester Screening? A first trimester screening, performed roughly between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy, is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome, Edwards’ Syndrome […]
Childbirth Settings
OVERVIEW While most people immediately think of giving birth in a hospital, you may be surprised to hear that you do have other options, including home births and birth centers. […]
Infertility
OVERVIEW Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sex. This span is shortened to six months if the woman is over the age […]
Female Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)
OVERVIEW Tubal ligation is a surgical method of sterilization for women. The fallopian tubes are blocked or severed to prevent fertilized eggs from traveling down the tubes into the uterus. […]
Family Planning
OVERVIEW Family planning is a process in which an individual or couple comes up with a strategy of when to become pregnant and how to use birth control methods to […]
Vaginal Prolapse
OVERVIEW What is Vaginal Prolapse? Vaginal prolapse, a type of pelvic organ prolapse, is a medical condition in which a woman’s uterus weakens and falls out of its normal position, […]
Uterine Fibroids
OVERVIEW What are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous tumors that form on the uterus, most typically during the childbearing years. Uterine fibroids are typically not […]
Urinary Incontinence
OVERVIEW Do you ever have trouble with bladder leakage or making it to the bathroom in time? If so, you may be suffering from urinary incontinence, a common medical condition […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
OVERVIEW What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder affecting as many as 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, according to womenshealth.gov. […]
Ovarian Cysts
OVERVIEW What are Ovarian Cysts? Ovarian cysts are pockets of fluid that form on the surface of a woman’s ovary. Ovarian cysts are very common, and most women have one […]
Hysterectomy
OVERVIEW A hysterectomy is a medical procedure in which all or part of a woman’s uterus is removed. A woman’s ovaries and Fallopian tubes may also be removed at the […]
Heavy Menstrual Periods
OVERVIEW While the amount of blood a woman loses during a menstrual cycle can vary widely depending on the woman and the cycle, some unlucky women experience blood loss and […]