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Abortion is a safe, effective way to take control of your health, your life, and your future. It’s also a lot more common than people realize. According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, about a quarter of all women will have an abortion before age 45. When considering abortion, knowing...
Pelvic exams play an essential role in women’s healthcare, which often means getting a Pap smear, too. Taking just a few moments to perform, the Pap smear is the leading screening tool for cervical cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Getting an abnormal result on...
Contraception has come a long way since the first birth control pill received FDA approval in 1960. Today, there are more options than ever to help women take control of their health, lives, and futures. Knowing all your options ensures that your birth control method is the best for your...
Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases has proven very effective in decreasing the rates of many infections. But in recent years, the rates of some infections have risen — sometimes dramatically. Rates of three of the most common STDs — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis — have all increased in...
About 1.6% of American adults identify as transgender or nonbinary, according to data from the Pew Research Center. That’s just over 4 million individuals who identify with a gender different from the one they were given at birth. While not every transgender or nonbinary person uses hormone therapy, for many, therapy...
Miscarriages are incredibly common — as many as 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, most in the early weeks of pregnancy. But just because they’re not uncommon, that doesn’t mean they don’t require prompt, appropriate medical care. Miscarriages require medical treatment to ensure you’re healthy. Knowing the early signs of miscarriage helps...
At first blush, picking a birth control option seems simple and straightforward. However, once you start considering all of your options, it can become a tad overwhelming. As an OB/GYN and women’s health and reproductive rights advocate, DeShawn Taylor, MD, MSc, FACOG, works tirelessly to help people in her care...
People with vaginas know—from the time that you realize what it is and what it does, you have a love-hate relationship with it. Vaginal discomfort can cause a lot of distress for people. The vagina is a carefully crafted ecosystem with a healthy mixture of bacteria (some harmful, some good)...
Today's hot topic is: Why does it hurt when you pee? This is a common concern that women have when meeting with their gynecologist or primary care provider. Painful urination can be very bothersome and get in the way of a woman’s daily life, so it can be helpful to...