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Happy Labor Day! May your day be as bright and beautiful as the impact you make. 🌼

Happy Labor Day! May your day be as bright and beautiful as the impact you make. 🌼

Andrew Markowitz, M.D., of Women’s Health and Menopause Center comments on current national cesarean section rates and notes the risks and benefits of this increasingly common surgical procedure. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that cesarean section rates have stopped rising and have maintained an overall rate of approximately 33 percent over…

Endometriosis is a four-stage disorder that involves tissue growing outside of the uterus. This condition is often very painful and can be chronic, which is why it’s important to have regular appointments with a gynecologist you trust to discuss any issues you may be having and to treat the symptoms accordingly. If you think that…

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common problem that many women experience throughout their lives. Some experts believe that one in two women will develop a UTI at least once. This condition is caused by bacteria from the anus that makes its way into the urethra and bladder. This is why women are advised to…

Claims that STD’s can be passed from a toilet seat are actually very unlikely. Due to the microscopic genetic makeup of an STD, it requires a specific environment to survive which typically involves a warm body. The virus would need to be deposited moments before the next person sits on the toilet seat and there…
On average, a woman’s period lasts four or five days and causes only minor discomfort and inconvenience. However, some women have periods lasting much longer – up to 14 days – that may be irregular, no longer following a 21- to 35-day cycle. What’s more, menstrual flow can be so heavy that a pad or…