Leg cramps can definitely cramp your style. You could be out for a run or just drifting off to sleep when—wham! It happens. You’re having a muscle cramp. Leg cramps are painful spasms that typically occur in the calf muscles. Leg cramps can jolt you awake in the dead of night, but can also strike at…
When Should I Get a Breast Exam?
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If you have questions about when you should get a breast exam, you’re not alone. It’s a very common question among most women. You should start getting a clinical breast exam at age 20. A clinical breast exam is a physical exam done by a health care provider to check for any changes or abnormalities….
What is a Well Woman Exam?
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What is a Well Woman Exam? A well woman exam is an important and routine female check-up to make sure everything is okay with your body. Getting a well woman exam may make you a little nervous, but that’s totally normal. We’re here to help calm those nerves! A well woman exam is a yearly…
4 Ways to Take Control of Your Emotional Health
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It is crucial to look after your emotional health the same way you care for your physical health. When you are healthy emotionally, you’ll be able to take on life’s challenges, build strong relationships and lead a productive and fulfilling life. How do you handle negative emotions? What do you do when you get sad,…
What is Ovulation: The Basics
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The path to pregnancy can pose many questions. One of the most common questions is ‘what is ovulation?’ Look no further—we break down what it is and how you know when you’re ovulating. What is ovulation? Ovulation is when one or more eggs are released from one of your ovaries. When you ovulate, that egg…
Breast Pain: Common Causes & Treatment
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What do I need to Know about Breast Pain? Concerned about breast pain? As much as 70% of women experience breast pain—also called mastalgia— at some point in their lives. The pain may feel mild, achy sharp or severe and may come and go. Breast pain commonly affects the upper, outer area of both breasts…
Take Control: How to Get Clear Skin
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It’s no surprise that winter wreaks havoc on our delicate skin. The cold air outside and heat indoors can strip your skin of moisture causing breakouts and dryness. Because of these changes, you may have been trying to figure out you can do to get clear skin. You’ve come to the right place! Take control…
Heavy Periods? The da Vinci Surgery May Be Your Solution
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Did you know that 1 in 5 women in the U.S. suffer from heavy periods? That’s about 10 million women! It’s a delicate subject for many women to discuss, but one that’s worth talking about. If your menstrual periods are so heavy they affect your daily activities, you may have excessive menstrual bleeding. The medical…
Choosing Your Gynecologist: What You Need To Know
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Choosing Your Gynecologist: What You Need To Know You don’t want to trust just anyone with the most sensitive parts of your body. That is why you need to think carefully when choosing your gynecologist. Your gynecologist will help you define huge parts of your health and wellness throughout your life by: Screening you for…
What Causes Heavy Periods?
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What Causes Heavy Periods? The menstrual cycle isn’t the same for every woman. Do you suffer from heavy periods? Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, or menorrhagia, can be uncomfortable, but for some women they may be disabling—making it difficult to do everyday activities. If you suffer from heavy periods (also known as menorrhagia), your periods…