Overview of Gonorrhea
For a completely treatable, non-life-threatening sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhea has a pretty terrible reputation. Just the word sounds menacing and mysterious – like apocalypse or cacophony. In today’s society, a stigma surrounds STDs. STDs aren’t openly talked about, and as a result, many people lack the education necessary to prevent, recognize, and seek treatment for […]
9 Things You Must Know About Vaginosis By Jacob Dawson
People sometimes mistake Vaginosis for a yeast infection. Like all sexually transmitted diseases protecting yourself is the key to prevention. So here are the 9 things you must know about Vaginosis! 1. Vaginosis is a disease of the vagina caused by bacteria and can be sexually transmitted from partner to partner by going directly from […]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About a UTI by Kristen King
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by bacteria that affects any part of your urinary system including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. A urinary tract infection can be called something different depending on where the infection is along the urinary track. If it is located in the kidneys it is called […]
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) / Heartburn / Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is when Heartburn occurs more than twice a week over a period of time. When acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus it erodes the lining causing problems. Do you have heartburn and are not sure what to do? Avoid alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, etc Avoid overeating Eat small […]
9 Things You Must Know About Hepatitis C by Jillian Thornton
Hepatitis A, B, C, D, what is this all about? What exactly is Hepatitis C? Many people are uneducated about this disease and may get them confused with the various types. Well simply put here are nine things you should know about Hepatitis C and then maybe you won’t be as confused. What exactly […]
9 Things You Must Know About Ectopic Pregnancy by Sarah J. Dalton
Ectopic pregnancy is when an embryo has implanted itself outside of the uterine walls. This usually occurs in a fallopian tube but it is possible to have it occur in other parts of the female reproductive system or in the abdominal cavity. Before medical advances, ectopic pregnancies proved fatal in over 50 % of cases. […]
9 Things You Must Know About Ovarian Cysts by Tarik Kavazovic
You may have never heard of ovarian cysts but believe it or not, most women have them sometimes in their lives. Ovarian cysts are similar to blisters. They are sac or pocket like and usually form on top of or within the tissue of the ovary. Usually they are harmless and go away without any […]
9 Things You Must Know About the Gardasil Vaccine by Tiffani Beekman
A vaccine is described as a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a synthetic substitute, treated to act as an antigen without inducing the disease. Gardasil is a vaccine administered today for preventative measures […]
9 Things You Must Know About Breast Cancer by Kaitlyn Mezinis
9 Things You Must Know About Breast Cancer by Kaitlyn Mezinis Breast cancer is one of the leading killers among women; loads of women in America know what Breast cancer is, but do they really understand what it all entails? While researching this topic, I found out some points that I feel everyone should know, […]
9 Things You Must Know About Fibroids By Rhea Becnel
Fibroids are tumors that are benign (non-cancerous) and can originate in the uterus or cervix of a woman. They can grow in the uterus lining, such as the myometrium of the uterus. Fibroids can affect any woman, although it is rare for women under the age of twenty. Women need to see their OB/GYN yearly […]