Plan B One-Step and similar generic products contain levonorgestrel, a form of emergency contraception. These pills can reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex or birth control failure. Confusion about how Plan B works can prevent people from using it when it may be helpful. What Does Plan B Do? Plan B primarily works…
Can You Still Get Pregnant During Perimenopause? Perimenopause can make menstrual cycles unpredictable, but an irregular period does not necessarily mean that ovulation has stopped. Pregnancy is still possible until menopause is reached. This distinction is important whether you want to become pregnant or want to avoid pregnancy. Why Pregnancy Can Still Occur During perimenopause,…
Receiving an endometriosis diagnosis can create understandable concerns about fertility. However, endometriosis does not always cause infertility, and the condition affects each patient differently. Some women conceive without treatment. Others benefit from medication, surgery, or fertility support. What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. It may…
A fertility evaluation is designed to identify factors that may be making pregnancy more difficult. It is not one single test, and it does not always lead immediately to advanced fertility treatment. For many patients, the process begins with a careful conversation and a step-by-step plan. Your Menstrual and Medical History Your provider may ask…
Women’s Health Needs Change Over Time Women’s health is not static. Needs evolve from adolescence through adulthood, pregnancy, midlife, and beyond. Choosing the right OBGYN means finding care that understands and supports these transitions. An OBGYN should not only address current concerns but also help you anticipate changes that may come with different life stages….
Hormones regulate everything from mood to metabolism to reproductive health. What many don’t realize is that nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting hormone balance, especially for women navigating menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause. Your body needs specific nutrients to produce hormones and keep them in balance. For example: Healthy fats (like omega-3s in avocados,…
Call Us (248) 932-9223 