Infertility is a common condition and impacts about 20 percent of all couples. An official medical diagnosis of infertility is usually given when a couple has been unsuccessful after trying to conceive over a full year’s time. When the cause of infertility appears to result from the female partner, it is called female infertility. Female…
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In this busy day and age, we’re not always the best about listening to our bodies, but a missed period will set off alarm bells in most women’s heads as a clear sign that something is up. The most obvious answer is that amenorrhea (the medical term for a missing period) is a sign of…
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When you’re a man in pain, it’s easy to feel both internal and external pressure to “toughen up” and put off seeing a medical professional. Especially if you aren’t exhibiting symptoms, reasons to put off preventative health screenings are usually easy to find. But ignoring preventative care options, like prostate exams, colonoscopies, and others often…
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I’ve never met a woman that has said, “Wow, I love menopause!.” Of course, it’s a struggle for many women, and even if it’s not, most will still attest it’s unpleasant. I mean, lets’ face it, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, cold sweats, does any of this sound fun? That’s a hard no, right? But, while…
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A Widespread Problem If you or your partner have experienced painful sex, you are not alone. This problem affects many couples and, likely, many more couples than you think. It is estimated that roughly 20% of women experience dyspareunia. Dyspareunia refers to persistent or recurring pain during intercourse. Pain during sex often goes unmentioned, even…
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As a woman experiencing perimenopause or menopause, you may be familiar with the hot flashes, weight gain, and libido, among other symptoms, but did you know “brain fog” has also been reported as a sign? Memory issues become more common in age, but studies have now found that menopause may also be to blame in…
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Any parent will tell you that having children changes their lives, and their relationship, forever. Between running them to sports and activities, helping them with schoolwork, and ensuring they’re cared for, parents may long for the days when their home is once again quiet and they can spend their time alone together fulfilling their dreams.…
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Finding a great doctor that truly meets all your needs is vital to your health and happiness. That’s why it was so surprising when a recent poll revealed that while more than 90 percent of those polled agreed that making the right choice of physician is important, 50 percent believed they made the wrong decision.…
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