Category: News

Managing Menstrual Symptoms in Hot Weather

Fooling Mother Nature is not easy, but we keep trying. It’s actually true that menstrual symptoms seem to get worse in the summer. We all love those carefree days, but if you have your period, it won’t be all fun in the sun.Continue reading

Signs of Ovarian Cysts You Shouldn’t Ignore

There are several kinds of ovarian cysts. Functional cysts are quite common, benign, and form during ovulation. Cysts related to a disease include polycystic syndrome or ovarian cancer. It is obviously important to learn the signs of ovarian cysts you shouldn’t ignore. … Continue reading

What Does Vaginal Atrophy Feel Like?

Vaginal atrophy is one of the side effects of menopause. When a woman has adequate estrogen, all is well, but as soon as estrogen begins to decline, many negative consequences ensue. Vaginal atrophy is one of them. What does vaginal atrophy feel like?Continue reading

Things That Can Cause an Abnormal Pap Smear

Women routinely have Pap smears during their well-woman appointments typically every three years until they are age 65 and older. Once results have been reviewed, if there is anything out of the ordinary, The Women’s Centre for Well Being may call to inform you the test was abnormal and discuss next steps. … Continue reading

Should I Get a Bone Density Test?

Wondering if you need a bone density test? For the most part, if your physician has ordered one or recommended one, then yes. It means there are risk factors that can contribute to issues surrounding the strength of your bones. If your physician has not recommended it, … Continue reading

In-Office Gynecologic Procedures: What To Expect

If you have ever had to undergo a gynecologic procedure, you most likely had to go to a separate facility. You were already anxious, and then a strange place made it even more worrisome. Now there are in-office gynecologic procedures. Here’s what to expect. … Continue reading

Why Is My Menstrual Cycle So Irregular?

No two women are exactly alike, and in many cases, the same goes for menstrual cycles. There are some parameters within “normal” among women concerning our period, but sometimes there are specific anomalies. If you’re wondering why your menstrual cycle is irregular, … Continue reading

How Fibroids Can Affect Your Fertility

Those non-cancerous tumors made up of cells and muscle known as fibroids can be a quirky lot. Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms whatsoever, and some never even know they have them. Others have painful and heavy periods and struggle with discomfort. … Continue reading