Eat well, make sure you get enough sleep, don’t smoke and manage your stress levels. It’s advice that you have probably heard before and although it sounds fairly straight forward, taking care of your health takes effort. Factors such as feeling overworked, a lack of sleep and not having enough time means that we tend…
A headache can be described as any pain or discomfort in any region of the head or face. Headache pain might be felt on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a small area or feel like it is spreading from one point to another. The general features of a headache usually…
Menopause is a process that unfolds over a period of months or years. Officially, the average age of menopause is fifty-one years old but most women will begin to experience the effects of menopause for a few years leading up to it. As estrogen levels start to decline, symptoms such as night sweats and hot…
When its time to start packing your hospital bag, take a moment to think about what items you’ll genuinely need. This usually includes items that are not available in the maternity ward or items that are available but may not necessarily meet your standard. Think about items like your comfy slippers, a magazine or favourite…
Vaginal pain can mean different things to different women. In general, it refers to a wide range of issues that may cause pain or discomfort around the vaginal area. Discomfort may refer to an itchy vulva that was caused by vaginitis or it may be pain in the genital area that results from an infection.…
Brace yourselves for the holiday craziness. One of the most festive times of the year is just around the corner. Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years are weeks away. This time of the year means family, friends, parties, eating and lots of stress. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that more women than men…
As each year goes by and we get a little older, we know that our bodies will begin to change. But did you know that one of those changes includes changes to the vagina? Yes, the vagina is not immune from aging. As women enter menopause they may notice symptoms such as a change in…
Menopause is a process that occurs over months or years. It is the time in a woman’s life when fertility declines, estrogen levels decrease and menstrual periods come to an end. Each woman will experience menopause at a different time and in a different way but the following is a list of core symptoms that…
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States are on the rise. Although many STIs are preventable, there are more than 20 million estimated new cases in the United States each year. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) continue to be the most common STIs experienced. Here is a closer look at the ins and…
The second trimester is when your pregnancy really starts to show as the uterus grows rapidly in size. To put it in perspective, during this trimester, your baby will grow almost four times in size. The second trimester is also looked upon as the easiest. Use this as an opportunity to really get prepared for…