Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a serious genetic, hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive disorder. It affects about 10% of women of childbearing age in the U.S. and is the leading cause of infertility in women. PCOS can also lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, endometrial cancer, …
When your partner has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, many thoughts may run through your mind. Will he be OK? How do I best support him? If he undergoes treatment, how soon can he get back to regular activities? Are there changes we …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Many women with PCOS struggle with fertility, and once pregnant, they’re faced with higher rates of certain pregnancy complications.
The good news: you can have a healthy …
So often, the conversation about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) revolves around the struggles women with PCOS face. And for good reason – PCOS can be difficult to diagnose and even more challenging to manage. As PCOS awareness spreads, the supportive …
While biology remains a limiting factor in fertility, plenty of women have successful pregnancies after age 35. Advances in fertility treatments have helped many couples who struggle to conceive naturally achieve their dream of having a baby. These treatments have also made …
Outside of your yearly exam, you probably don’t think about your cervical health very often. But like every single part of your body, your cervix is made of cells, and they need to stay healthy to keep everything running smoothly.
The good …
Many people dream of a tropical vacation in the summer, but if you’re pregnant, you may be dreaming of an arctic getaway to escape the heat.
Pregnancy is demanding regardless of the season but being pregnant in the summer brings unique challenges. Summer heatwaves …
Congratulations on your new baby! If you’re a new mom, you’re most likely having visitors, taking phone calls from excited friends and relatives, and learning how to bond and care for your newborn. If you’ve chosen to breastfeed your baby, you face a unique …
Chances are you’ve heard about “superfoods” more than once or twice. But what does it mean? The word superfood is believed to have been first used as early as 1915. It has gained popularity over the last decade, becoming a common topic in …
If you are a working woman in the US, odds are you don’t have much time off with your baby before you must pack up your industrial-strength breast pump and head back to the office. According to data from the …
