Women's Health

Birth Control Increases Blood Pressure in Some Individuals

Could your birth control pills cause your blood pressure to go up? Research is showing the link between long-term use of estrogen...

Keeping pressures under control in pregnancy

Understanding high blood pressure During pregnancy, your blood pressure will be monitored. High blood pressure can develop for many...

Sex after chemo feels different

Why is sex painful after chemo or radiation? Pain with vaginal penetration is called dyspareunia and occurs with more than just...

Are you running to the bathroom all day long?

Understanding Urgency Do you always feel a strong urge to urinate and don’t think you will make it to the bathroom in time? Does this...

The link between menopause and osteoporosis

How are menopause and osteoporosis connected? During menopause, many of us are familiar with symptoms such as mood changes, hot flashes,...

Why is it important to understand my cycle?

Your menstrual cycle is controlled by hormonal changes which ultimately lead to the shedding of uterine lining each month, or roughly...