It is helpful to know when you ovulate if you plan to become pregnant. Ovulation occurs when the ovum, or egg, is released during menstruation. It travels through the fallopian tube where it can come in contact with sperm for … [Read more...] about When Do I Ovulate?
How Do I Keep My Vagina Clean?
It’s the timeless question that young women have been asking their moms for generations if feminine hygiene product advertisements are to be believed. Don’t listen to them. While scenes of lush parks and beautiful beaches may inspire feelings of … [Read more...] about How Do I Keep My Vagina Clean?
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids can appear in women, usually during their childbearing years. Also known as leiomyomas or myomas, this condition is a noncancerous growth that develops in the uterus. They can range in size from small enough to be undetectable by the … [Read more...] about What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Mimi Kuykendall, PA-CMS Retirement
To all the wonderful women that I have been blessed to help provide health care, I regret to inform you that because of family issues, I am going to be taking an early retirement, effective October 17, 2019. This will be a permanent retirement as I … [Read more...] about Mimi Kuykendall, PA-CMS Retirement
When Should I Start Telling People That I Am Pregnant?
You have many decisions ahead of you. One of the earliest you will have to make in your pregnancy is when to start telling people that you are expecting. This is typically an exciting time and one that should be surrounded by positivity and joy. … [Read more...] about When Should I Start Telling People That I Am Pregnant?
Teen Coercion for Sex and Pregnancy
The start of the school year is a good time to reflect on the pressures on teenagers. Michigan State University recently published an article about the pressures on teen with sex and pregnancy. Click this link to read more. Dr. Marcotte shares two … [Read more...] about Teen Coercion for Sex and Pregnancy
