September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Learn about cervical cancer in the video above to gain information from Dr. Amy Marcotte!
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What To Expect From A Home Pregnancy Test
A home pregnancy test is a quick and efficient way to determine if you are pregnant. They have a high accuracy rate (about 97%) and are available from most drugstores. If you are unsure how a pregnancy test works, read on! How does a home test work? When a woman is pregnant, she starts developing…
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Is Your Bra Hazardous To Your Health?
As women, we all fear breast cancer. It is the one disease that sends chills down our spines and puts a knot in our stomachs. There is one factor that affects your breast health, and that is the fit of your bra. Right now, as you read this, 80% of all the women in America…
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Morning Sickness Survival Tips
You’re not alone if you’re suffering from nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Most women experience it to some degree during their first trimester. Typically symptoms will last between 6-12 weeks. We hope that these tips below will be able to help you cope with this uncomfortable feeling. 1) Getting your blood sugar regulated is priority…
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Maximizing Pregnancy Chances
If you have chosen to have a baby, it is normal if it takes a few months or more. However, you can maximize your chances of getting pregnant by taking a few steps. Target ovulation Ovulation is the event where a mature egg is released from the ovary. For women with regular 28-day cycles, it…
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Urinary Incontinence As You Age
Urinary incontinence, also known as overactive bladder, is when a person leaks urine by accident and experiences an urgent and frequent need to visit the bathroom. In older people, it affects more women than men. Urinary incontinence can happen for many reasons. However, aging can be a major cause in older adults. Age-related causes include:…
