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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition affecting many aspects of a person’s life, including fertility and the ability to conceive. Given the difficulty in diagnosing PCOS
Read moreYour body is working against you. If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you likely feel at battle with your body. You may not experience the life you
Read moreThis is the first article in WHA’s new perimenopause and menopause series. Look for future articles about the 34 most common symptoms, menopause hormone therapy, menopause weight management
Read moreWhether it’s a parent or a young person asking, I love answering the question about the “right time” to see a gynecologist for the first time. Establishing a
Read moreIn 2020, about 158,000 babies were born in the U.S. to people between the ages of 15 and 19, the majority of which were unintended pregnancies. While teen
Read moreThere are few topics as taboo as sex. By extension, infections passed through sex (and yes, other non-sexual acts) often carry stigma. It’s even deeply embedded in the
Read moreUterine fibroids are often misunderstood–which is understandable because we still don’t fully know how or why they develop! For many people, fibroids will be an inconsequential part of
Read moreImagine how much less alone we’d feel if we let go of embarrassment around common conditions. Bladder leakage—also known as urinary incontinence—isn’t a normal part of life, but
Read moreIn our culture, women’s sexuality isn’t often talked about honestly or openly. We’re either keeping it totally private or glorifying the experience to a point that is unrealistic.
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