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Pain during periods is unfortunately common. But pelvic pain when you’re not on your period, or menstrual pain that becomes unmanageable (so intense that you’re missing school or
Read moreOkay, so we have periods. Whether you refer to it as a “visit from Aunt Flow,” “that time of the month,” or one of the less polite euphemisms…they
Read moreOftentimes, results from a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer will reach you through your patient portal account before your provider has even had a chance to
Read moreA big part of vaginal health is annual wellness exams with your gynecologist and regularly scheduled Pap smears. Daily speaking, vulva hygiene is in your hands. First, some
Read more“Oh, I would NEVER drive a Honda. My friend’s sister drove a Honda, and the brakes didn’t work well, and she rear-ended a car on the freeway.” “I
Read moreSince the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What
Read morePainful periods (dysmenorrhea) can be very disruptive to a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Those who suffer from painful periods may miss work, school and family activities and
Read moreIs it safe to use birth control to stop periods? One of the most common questions we hear from patients is whether or not it is safe to
Read moreDepending on your age, you might equate annual wellness visits to the gynecologist with getting a Pap test (or Pap smear, as they used to be known). This
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