Medical Articles & News
The first period after a miscarriage may be more painful than in the past, especially if ovulation doesn’t take place. That’s because the endometrial lining becomes thicker when you don’t ovulate — and menstrual pains and cramps tend to be worse with a heavier flow. We do want you to try not to stress: Your […]
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition affecting an estimated 2 to 10 percent of American women of childbearing age. What is of more concern is that experiencing Endometriosis symptoms is associated with lower health related quality of life #HRQL. Importantly, as symptom severity and number of symptoms increase, HRQL further deteriorates. Missed work Missed events Missed […]
Has an ovarian cyst, stalled your IVF or IUI cycle? What exactly does it mean for next steps and what can be done? Why patients tell me “Why won’t my body cooperate?” An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms in or on an ovary. Ovarian cysts […]
Have you experienced pregnancy or infant loss? It is hard to talk about, but what can be even harder is deciding what is next. How long should you wait if you want to try again? What can you expect after having a loss? People’s feelings can change after loss, but that doesn’t make any one […]
More than a third of U.S. adults say they have used fertility treatments or know someone who has. By and large, infertility, and the treatment(s), are sadly stigmatized in the workplace with little or no understanding or compassion for those undergoing these invasive, traumatic, and often highly emotional procedures. In addition, many types of discrimination, […]
Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day? The goal of this day is to encourage women to take control of their health: to learn the facts they need to make smart health choices and to make time for regular physical activity. Getting regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do […]
We are wearing red and getting loud for #WorldHeartDay! In the time of COVID-19, taking care of your heart is more important than ever before. Here are 5 Tips for better heart health: 1. Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep – In a study, young and middle aged adults who slept 7 hours […]
Many people make the wrong assumption that you have to be overweight to be diagnosed with PCOS, but that is absolutely not the case. Up to 30% of women with PCOS maintain a normal weight. These women face the same PCOS challenges that other women face, things like fertility challenges, increased androgens, and the resulting symptoms (like acne, unwanted […]
Did you know that Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) appears to be more common among athletes? Many female athletes talk about their lack of menstruation and this could explain it. A study published in Fertility and Sterility showed a higher number of cases of hyperandrogenism (high testosterone levels) in adolescent swimmers compared with non-swimmers. So, what does this […]
A Hydrosalpinx is a commonly used term for a heterogenous spectrum of pathology of distal tube occlusion. The fallopian tubes are attached to the uterus (womb) on the left and right sides. Normally, the fallopian tube picks up an egg as it is released (ovulated) from the ovary each month, and this is usually where […]
