Blog 113 Urinary Tract Infections

Blog 113 Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common. More than half of women will have a urinary tract infection sometime during their lifetime. There are different types of infections, risk factors, and treatment methods to consider. Personal Story I was a newly wed when I...
Blog 101 Women’s Self-care

Blog 101 Women’s Self-care

At the start of a new year, many women consider how they can improve their productivity. Some of the best changes can occur when we start taking care of ourselves. In The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen Covey wrote about this when he talked about the...
Blog 95 Depression

Blog 95 Depression

With the coming of Fall, the days are getting shorter. Less sunshine can bring on a type of depression. Depression can affect anyone. It is important to know what depression is, identify its symptoms, and seek treatment options. Personal Story While I haven’t ever...
Blog 89 Cervical Dysplasia

Blog 89 Cervical Dysplasia

Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal growth on the lining of the cervix. It not necessarily a cancerous growth. It could be chronic cervicitis, an ongoing cervical inflammation; cells that grow too thick and too fast, called hyperplasia; or neoplasia, a new cell growth...
Blog 83 Ovarian Cysts

Blog 83 Ovarian Cysts

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sack that is in or on an ovary.  A cyst can occur when ovarian tissue starts to develop abnormally. These ovarian cysts can range from being harmless and benign to cancerous. They can be painless or painful. They could be one of...
Blog 77 Anemia

Blog 77 Anemia

Anemia is a condition where there is a reduced number of blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is part of the blood that binds oxygen to the blood, so it can go throughout the body. Women in their childbearing years are more susceptible to having anemia...