If untreated, STIs (sexually transmitted infections) can cause infertility in women. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two of the main causes of preventable infertility. According to the CDC, there are at least 24,000 cases of infertility […]
Women’s Issues
How to Reduce Your Chances of Early Menopause
Milk, does it do a body good? The jury is still out on that question, but it turns out that this popular TV slogan from the 1980’s is at least true for women who are […]
Miscarriage Myths and the Damage They Cause
Are you feeling guilty, alone or ashamed after having a miscarriage? You’re not alone. Many women feel this way. Miscarriages are rarely talked about, but in fact as many as 1 in 5 pregnancies end […]
“I Forgot to Take My Birth Control! What Should I Do?”
First, you can breathe. That’s right breath – big breath in, big breath out. There’s no need to panic if you’ve missed a day (or even two) of your birth control pills. You can usually […]