While only about 20% of people with the Zika virus experience symptoms, the greater concern about contracting the virus has been the potential link to birth defects. What is the Zika Virus? The Zika virus is spread to people from local mosquitoes. The species of mosquito that transmits the Zika virus primarily bite people during
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Should I Get a Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain?
If you have pelvic pain that occurs for more than two weeks a month and has been there for more than six months, you might be suffering from Chronic Pelvic Pain, or CPP.Due to lack of knowledge on the condition that affects 15 percent of the population, CPP treatments can be ineffective in pain management.
Read MoreLearn the ABCs of HPV
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is an incredibly common disease that is actually a group of more than 100 viruses. According to the CDC, about 79 million people in the United States currently are infected with HPV, and 14 million will become infected each year. Here are a few things you should know about HPV so
Read MoreDo you have morning sickness?
Morning sickness is caused by hormones released by a woman’s body during pregnancy. Morning sickness occurs most often during the first trimester of pregnancy. Some women find that nausea and vomiting are worst in the morning, but symptoms can occur at any time of the day or night.Most women feel better at the beginning of
Read MoreBreast Cancer Prevention Tips
October begins Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime.While some factors that increase your chance of getting breast cancer are out of your control, such as age and family history, there are some things you can do to decrease your chance of developing invasive
Read MoreBioidentical Hormones vs. Natural Hormones – Which is Better?
Women are becoming increasingly interested in the risks and benefits of postmenopausal hormones. In recent years, the use of bioidentical hormones has become a popular topic. It’s important to be informed about the hormones before considering them.According to the Mayo Clinic, bio-identical hormones are hormones that are identical to the hormones your body produces. While
Read MoreIs a Yearly Pelvic Exam or Pap Smear Still Necessary?
Women no longer need to dread their annual pelvic exam! According to the American College of Physicians, a pelvic exam and a pap smear aren’t necessary to have every year. So what changed and is this the safest decision for women? What Does a Pap Smear Test? To better understand why it’s not necessary to
Read MoreAre Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?
Antidepressants are commonly used to relieve symptoms associated with depression. However when antidepressants are used during pregnancy, there are a lot of things to consider. Even though untreated depression can cause emotional instability, treating depression with antidepressants while pregnant could cause harm to your baby. How Do I Know If I Can Take Antidepressants While
Read MoreCommon Summer Pregnancy Skin Issues in Decatur, GA
It’s always important to protect your skin from the sun, but did you know that your skin is even more susceptible to damage while pregnant? Here are a few common skin issues that occur during pregnancy and tips on how to prevent them: Heat and Benign Rashes Your skin stretching can cause your skin to
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
Deciding you’re ready to get pregnant is an exciting time in any relationship. According to what you’ve heard, making the decision to get pregnant is the hardest part of the conception process. Once you’re ready, it’ll happen instantly! But, getting pregnant isn’t as easy as it sounds. To improve your chances of getting pregnant within
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