When It’s Taking Too Long to Conceive
Sometimes it just takes more time for a woman to get pregnant. The average healthy couple may try for 6-12 months before nature takes its course. The most important thing to remember if you are having difficulty
How to Choose the Right Contraceptive for You
There is no single birth control method that’s right for every woman. Knowing your options is an important part of the decision process, along with the understanding of what you and your partner want to
Preparing for Pregnancy: The Importance of Prenatal Counseling
The transition to parenthood can bring with it a mixed bag of emotions. Everything from joy to anxiety can crop up in preparation for and with a growing baby bump. Prenatal counseling provides a safe space
How Men’s and Women’s Stroke Risk Factors Differ
You may have a sudden, severe headache, feel weak or numb on one side of your face or body, have trouble speaking or understanding, or experience confusion and/or difficulty with your vision or motor coordination.
What Women Need to Know about Bone Density and Osteoporosis
Women are capable of amazing things, from giving birth to helping put men on the moon and everything in between. Many women act as the backbones for their family and community, and while it may
Heart Disease Risk Factors and Symptoms that Differ in Women
Pictured: Parin Parikh, MD, of Presbyterian Heart and Vascular Group Heart disease has long been viewed as a male issue, but in reality, it is the leading cause of death for both men and women in
Can You Decode These Myths about Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause?
Menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause can be confusing. We spoke to an OB/GYN to help debunk common assumptions surrounding the three stages.
The Role of Hormones in Regulating Blood Pressure
When it comes to health, gender plays a role in how certain conditions or diseases affect us. Doctors don’t always know why one sex may be more prone to a disease than another, but the
How Anxiety Affects Men and Women Differently
While there are some people who seem to take everything that life throws at them in stride, the rest of us struggle with feelings of uncertainty, worry and fear of the unknown from time to
The More You Know: Family History and Heart Disease
Chances are, you know a woman affected by heart disease. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood flow to the heart and can cause a heart attack.