OVERVIEW Sexually transmitted diseases, also called sexually transmitted infections, are spread through sexual contact. Because most of these infections do not immediately cause symptoms, it is important for sexually active […]

OVERVIEW A Pap smear, sometimes called Pap test or cervical smear, is a routine screening done at a gynecologist’s office to detect irregularities in and on the cervix. Its name […]

OVERVIEW Menopause is a natural and expected hormonal shift that marks the end of the childbearing age with the cessation of the menstrual cycle. Nearly all women go through this […]

OVERVIEW Hormone replacement therapy is a medical intervention designed to boost a woman’s hormone levels. As women get closer to menopause (the average age at onset is 51), their naturally […]

OVERVIEW Contraception, also known as birth control, prevents pregnancy by using one or more methods, medications or devices. Medical contraception has been available since the 1960s, and, in that time, […]

OVERVIEW Have you been to your OB/GYN for your annual exam? While receiving an annual exam may not always be pleasant, they are key to ensuring your good health as […]