Whether you’ve experiencing painful, heavy periods or have just been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, choosing the right treatment for you can be stressful. Your doctor may have given you pamphlets on hysterectomy or myomectomy, but what if you’re scared about undergoing surgery? Like with any surgery, there are many risks involved with going under the…
Read MoreYou’re sitting at your gynecologist appointment listening to your physician explain the numerous different kinds of IUDs, which stands for intrauterine devices. It can be extremely overwhelming choosing the right IUD for your body especially when some IUDs there are many benefits and side effects to decipher. And if you already have an IUD, you…
Read MoreWe had the opportunity to speak with D.C. Councilwoman At-Large, Christina Henderson, about the importance of providing curriculum in schools about potential women’s health issues like uterine fibroids. Councilwoman Henderson is passionate about advocating for issues that impact families and children. She has promoted increased health education in schools where reproductive health topics have been…
Read MoreDespite the fact that close to one-third of all women and 50 percent of women over the age of 50 are currently affected by pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (PFMD), people are given very little information about this common disorder. Both men and women can be affected by this condition and many people experience pelvic floor…
Read MoreYou’re at the grocery store and you zone out staring at the shelves stocked full of period products trying to choose the right out for you. If you regularly deal with a heavy flow, you may be weary of choosing tampons as your “go-to”. Doctors often recommend pads for heavy periods, because they have the…
Read MoreYou’re in bed scrolling on Instagram, wishing there was a healthy way to lose some weight. You see your friends sharing their meal plans and documenting results on keto, paleo, #MeatlessMondays, whole 30, and intermittent fasting, but it’s hard to know which is the best fit for your body. With all the trendy diet options…
Read MoreWhether you are trying to get pregnant or already are, it’s important to understand what to expect on your journey if you are also living with uterine fibroids. When you’re pregnant, the last thing you want to worry about are potential complications during labor; however, it’s important to know how your fibroids will affect your…
Read MoreYou wake up on a crisp sunny Saturday morning ready to take on the day, except for one thing. Your period cramps have hit you…hard! Whether you are dealing with regular ol’ PMS or something a bit more serious like uterine fibroids or endometriosis, period pain can ruin a perfect sunny day in minutes. Those…
Read MoreYou’re buying boxes of tampons and pads just to control the constant, heavy bleeding you experience each month. To make matters worse, you’re ruining clothing and avoiding leaving the house in fear that you’ll have another “bleed-through”. As if you’d even want to leave the house with how tired you’ve become lately. But what do…
Read MoreIt’s 2 A.M. in the morning and you’re pulling the sheets off your bed and changing your clothes for the third time this week. You’re exhausted, frustrated, and maybe even a little surprised even though it’s become a normal occurrence in your life. Whether you experience this all the time or just every so often,…
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