The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women after skin cancer, and one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Thanks to treatment advances and an increase in earlier detections through screening, the breast…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
In the modern age of the 21st century, our society is quite lucky to have a number of different methods of birth control at our disposal. While some methods require physical tools and others require medication, one thing is always required to ensure birth control remains effective: a comprehensive understanding of how birth control works…
If you’ve been experiencing irregular periods but aren’t quite sure why, don’t worry! There are many possible factors that can interfere with a woman’s normal cycle, and not all of them are signs of a serious medical condition. In fact, many of these factors are modifiable, meaning you’ll be able to make active changes in…