Posts Categorized: Women’s Health

How to Skip Your Period with Birth Control Pills

Posted April 28th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Birth Control, Women's Health.

For some women, periods are just a minor annoyance. For others, it can disrupt their daily life with pain, heavy bleeding, and other nasty symptoms. No matter which category you fall into, it’s probably safe to say that you would choose not to get your period if you could. But what you may not know… Read more »

6 Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Tips for Women

Posted April 20th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

Have you struggled with painful urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the past? You’re not alone. Because of anatomical differences, women are generally more likely to contract UTIs than men. These infections are typically caused by the bacteria E. coli, causing symptoms like frequent urination, burning or pain with urination, cloudy urine, blood in urine, and… Read more »

Phexxi: What You Should Know About the New Birth Control Gel

Posted April 5th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Birth Control, Women's Health.

The number and variety of options of birth control on the market have grown steadily over the last few decades. This is great news for women, who gain more control of their body, reproductive rights, and sex life as contraception becomes more accessible. The even better news is that the effort to expand birth control… Read more »

Debunking Common Myths About Endometriosis for Endometriosis Awareness Month

Posted March 15th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

There are a lot of misconceptions about women’s health and, more specifically, women’s pain, that exist in society and even the medical field. One condition that has long been shrouded in mystery is endometriosis. In fact, there is so much misinformation out there about this disease that there’s an entire month—March—dedicated to raising awareness and… Read more »

What to Do If a Condom Breaks

Posted February 25th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Birth Control, Women's Health.

There’s no feeling quite like the panic of getting done having sex with your partner and realizing the condom broke. Suddenly, the protection you thought you had from an unwanted pregnancy or STI is gone. Now, you’re left feeling vulnerable, anxious, and helpless to prevent the possibilities of what may happen next. But do you… Read more »

5 Reasons You Might Be Experiencing Painful Sex

Posted February 17th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

At some point in their life, almost every woman will probably feel some amount of pain or discomfort during sex. For some women, this is just a one-time or occasional experience due to circumstantial reasons, such as inadequate foreplay, an awkward position, or a larger than average partner. For others, however, painful sex can be a… Read more »

What Is the Difference Between PMS and PMDD?

Posted February 2nd, 2021 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

There are a lot of things a woman should know about her menstrual cycle. One of the very first things you realize soon after you get your first period in adolescence? Just how annoying the whole process is. An average period lasts anywhere between two and seven days. But a large majority of women will… Read more »

Abnormal Pap Smear? Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted January 4th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Gynecology Exams, Women's Health.

You just went in for your annual gynecology appointment. The doctor said your pelvic exam looked good, took a quick swab to send off for the usual testing, and now you’re good to go until next year. But a few days later, you get a call from your gynecologist’s office and someone is telling you… Read more »

Early Signs You May Be Pregnant

Posted December 21st, 2020 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

Am I pregnant, getting my period, or do I have another health condition? For many women experiencing certain physical symptoms, that is the ultimate question. There are a wide range of health conditions, including just your normal period, with symptoms that can mimic signs of early pregnancy. The more of these symptoms you experience at… Read more »

Understanding Endometriosis

Posted November 17th, 2020 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

Unless you or someone you know has endometriosis, it’s likely a condition that you’ve heard of but don’t know much about. The sad truth is, a lot of the symptoms of endometriosis—namely pain associated with menstruation—have become normalized. Women expect their period to cause pain, and are therefore unlikely to speak up or even realize… Read more »