Weeks 13-26 are referred to as the second trimester of pregnancy. The second trimester is defined as weeks 13-26 of As you begin the second trimester of your pregnancy, you may become more comfortable with the changes occurring in your body. During … [Read more...] about What To Expect During Your Second Trimester
Hereditary Cancer Quiz
Medical family history can help patients gain insight into conditions and risks related to their health. A patient's full medical history can help doctors with the risk assessment of certain diseases and recommend treatments and lifestyle changes to … [Read more...] about Hereditary Cancer Quiz
Pre-Term Labor
Pre-term labor is any labor the begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Pre-term labor can but does not always result in premature birth. The earlier in the pregnancy that a woman goes into labor, the greater the medical risks. Any signs or symptoms of … [Read more...] about Pre-Term Labor
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer occurs within the cells of the cervix. Cervical cancer is caused by the Human papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. Although HPV is common, most cases of HPV … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer
Menopause Help
Menopause starts when women reach their late forties and early fifties. The body's transition into menopause usually lasts for several years. During the start of menopause, two out of three women show distressing signs or symptoms of … [Read more...] about Menopause Help
Miscarriages
A miscarriage is when the fetus dies before twenty weeks of pregnancy. If a miscarriage is going to happen, it will usually occur within the first trimester of pregnancy. There are several causes for a miscarriage to happen. Some are from natural … [Read more...] about Miscarriages
