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If you lose a little (or a lot) of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or jump, you have urinary incontinence. But you don’t have to put up with it. Find out more here.

Strictly speaking, menopause doesn’t need to be “treated.” Menopause is a perfectly natural stage of life and nothing to fear. But if you have uncomfortable symptoms or bone loss caused by hormonal imbalances, we can help.

When you feel like a well woman, you may wonder why you need a well woman exam. A well woman exam can help you catch health conditions in their earliest stages, before they cause symptoms or distress. A well woman exam keeps you well.

When almost everyone around you complains about how painful or uncomfortable their periods are, you may think that heavy bleeding is just part and parcel of being a woman. But it isn’t.

Pregnancy is one of the greatest gifts that Mother Nature bestows. But in our increasingly unnatural world, it’s still important to make sure your growing baby gets everything they need to become healthy and strong. Prenatal care does just that.

Even if you love kids, maybe you’re just not ready to raise them. Or raise any more. Just yet. But when you’re looking for effective birth control, you feel a bit overwhelmed: Which method is right for you? How do you choose?

You’ve always known you’d eventually go into menopause and stop having your periods. But you’re hearing a lot of talk about perimenopause, too. What is it? When does it start? And is perimenopause why you don’t feel like yourself lately?

Something’s “different.” So, you drive yourself crazy, looking up your symptoms on the internet, trying to decide if you should be worried or not. Here’s some information that may help — but ultimately, you need to get tested.

Why should you go to the gynecologist once a year? For one thing, a well-woman exam may catch problems early, when they might be treated more easily. It also gives you a chance to get the advice and support you need to stay healthy.

Your period is often heavy and long. But that’s just the downside of being a woman, right? Wrong. Bleeding heavily during menstruation isn’t normal, shouldn’t be ignored, and doesn’t have to be suffered through. You can get relief.

You’re worried about the coronavirus, so you’re afraid to go to your OB/GYN. But maintaining your health (and if you’re pregnant, your baby’s health) is your best defense against COVID-19. Here’s how you can stay safe and still get the care you need.

According to the Office on Women’s Health, about 90% of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). But when PMS interferes with your quality of life and daily activities, you may need a doctor’s help to feel like yourself again.

You have a “tummy” ache, but it’s not really your tummy. You feel sore, achy, or bloated in your pelvic area. Is that something you need to get evaluated?

You keep reading that a robust sex life is essential to long-term physical and mental health. But since you hit menopause, you’re just not that into sex. When you do “give it a try,” it flat-out hurts. Does that mean you’ll be sexless for life?

If you have fibroids, you may wonder if you need to get them treated or if you can take a wait-and-see approach. The answer depends on the size of your fibroids as well as your own reproductive and health goals.

Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are about better health. One of the best things you can do to achieve that — this year and every year — is to get a well-woman exam.

If you’re struggling with your period, you’re probably confused about what’s normal and what’s cause for concern. We want to help. Read on to learn more about long periods and heavy flow and how you can get help.

No one likes to talk about urinary incontinence, but it’s a real condition that affects more women than you may realize. Find out why it happens and what treatments are available so you can get back to a normal life.

When you’re trying to avoid pregnancy, it’s hard to beat the reliable convenience that comes with IUDs. Read on to learn why this form of birth control has gained so much popularity in recent years.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may be more common than you think. Getting tested is an important step toward prevention. Who needs testing and how often depends on your age and sexual activity. Click here to learn the specifics.

Now that you’ve decided to try to start a family, there are many steps you can take to get your body ready. Read on to learn what you can do ahead of time to help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control.

When you’re pregnant, your body is going through a lot of changes and hormonal swings.

More than likely you or members of your family see a primary care physician at least once per year.