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Bladder Behaving Badly? Your Diet Could Be to Blame
Overactive bladder is the name given to symptoms of urinary urgency (the sudden overwhelming urge to urinate that feels like you may not be able to control it), urinary frequency (when you feel like you have to go all the time) and/or urinary urge incontinence (the sudden overwhelming urge to urinate that results in uncontrollable […]
Hormonal birth control options & how they work
There are more choices for contraception now than ever before. And every option has different benefits, risks and levels of effectiveness. There are options for non-hormonal birth control, long-acting reversible birth control like IUDs and permanent birth control, too. Plus, plenty of birth control myths. Hormonal birth control methods prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones into […]
How to stop your period with birth control
Is 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 not have periods. Most people are so accustomed to having their menstrual cycle that the idea of not having a monthly period feels strange and unnatural. However, […]
The Truth Behind Five Common Birth Control Myths
“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 would NEVER drink coffee. My mom drank coffee, and she had a reaction and got really wired and couldn’t sleep.” These may sound like ridiculous generalizations, but […]
More Common Than You Think: Sexually Transmitted Infections, HPV, and More!
There 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 verbiage we use. I often hear patients say they are “clean” after negative sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. This suggests having an STI makes you “dirty.” I […]
Fibroids FAQs - All You (May Never) Need to Know
Uterine 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 their lives. For others, fibroids can be disruptive with painful symptoms that require treatment. Here are some of the most common questions about fibroids–along with reasons for […]
Urinary Incontinence: "Just Deal With It" is Not the Only Option for Leakage
Many people never seek treatment for urinary incontinence because they are too embarrassed to ask their healthcare provider about the issue or were told urine leakage is a normal part of aging and to “just deal with it.” Luckily, this is far from the truth; current interventions can cure or greatly improve the symptoms of […]
I pee a little when I’m laughing, coughing or sneezing; is that normal?
This is is one of the most common questions we hear. Unfortunately, some people don’t ask because have been led to believe that it is normal and/or there’s nothing that can be done about it. This question is so important because it opens the door to learn more about your body and the opportunity to […]
Let’s talk about painful sex.
In 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. So as women, we either feel the pressure to keep mum or to boast about our exciting and perfect sex lives. And if something doesn’t feel right, […]