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A big part of vaginal health is annual wellness exams with your gynecologist and regularly scheduled Pap smears. Daily speaking, vulva hygiene is in your hands. First, some
Read more“Oh, I would NEVER drive a Honda. My friend’s sister drove a Honda, and the brakes didn’t work well, and she rear-ended a car on the freeway.” “I
Read moreSince the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What
Read morePainful periods (dysmenorrhea) can be very disruptive to a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Those who suffer from painful periods may miss work, school and family activities and
Read moreIs it safe to use birth control to stop periods? One of the most common questions we hear from patients is whether or not it is safe to
Read moreDepending on your age, you might equate annual wellness visits to the gynecologist with getting a Pap test (or Pap smear, as they used to be known). This
Read moreVaginas are remarkable. Not only because of everything they do, but because of everything they contain! For instance, the vaginal microbiome is FULL of bacteria! And that’s a
Read moreA question we often hear is whether there are negative consequences for fertility from long-term use of hormonal contraceptives like the pill. This is a very reasonable concern
Read moreAs my patients get into their 40s and start noticing changes in their menstrual cycles, they often start thinking about menopause. Their older sisters, coworkers and friends may
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