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Treating and living with endometriosis
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 work, is negatively impacting your relationships or is diminishing your quality of life) is not normal. And it might mean you’re suffering from endometriosis. What is endometriosis? […]
Help with postpartum insomnia to get back to sleep after having a baby
Feeling exhausted is a part of pregnancy that often starts before you even take a test. That heavy-in-your-bones, eyes-half-mast feeling persists through the first trimester, usually takes a break during the second, and then comes back full force during the final weeks. But by that point, exhaustion can be eclipsed by insomnia—usually because of a […]
Top 10 health benefits of regular physical activity at every age
It seems like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. And when life gets busy, exercise is usually one of the easiest things to drop. There are always excuses, and many feel completely valid because of the energy they require: work, children, commitments. But the simple, annoyingly certain truth is […]
Treating heavy menstrual bleeding with medication
Abnormal menstrual bleeding, also known as abnormal uterine bleeding, is one of the most common reasons for visits to the gynecologist. And for those who experience it, it can be really disruptive to everyday life. So when WHA providers treat patients for heavy menstrual bleeding, we like to start with management options that have the […]
Surgical options for treating heavy menstrual bleeding
Heavy, or abnormal, menstrual bleeding is incredibly common, affecting one out of every five menstruators in the U.S. It can happen at any point in a person’s life, and make normal living extremely difficult. Trips planned out of the house may cause anxiety, long shifts at work may be marked by frequent bathroom breaks to […]
How women’s bodies change with age
Most of us envision living into old age, but few of us like the physical changes of actually getting older. We often see patients who are distressed (either a little or a lot) about their changing bodies. And we get it! We have changing bodies, too. Here’s the thing: we don’t have an option when […]
Pregnancy diet do's and don'ts: the reality behind pregnancy food restrictions
If you’ve just announced to family and friends that you’re expecting, you have probably already received enough advice to last a lifetime—and commentary on what you are or are not eating. So many pregnancy food rules have been over-generalized and under-contextualized that it can make the whole process of being pregnant feel like living under […]
What to expect from your first weeks of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding feels like it should be a natural harmony between baby and parent—with bodies perfectly designed for this very thing. Anyone who’s been through it, though, can tell you otherwise, likely while rocking a crying newborn and massaging sore breasts and chapped nipples. Why is breastfeeding often so hard? Because it is a learned skill, […]
When you should see a gynecologist for the first time
Whether 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 relationship with a gynecologist during adolescence can give teenagers the opportunity to educate themselves about their bodies and the way they function and change with age in […]