Women’s Health Blog

By Dr. Anne-Marie Amies Oelschlager   New options for birth control don’t come along very often. But now we have something to celebrate: the first over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill in the history of

What is the due date? The date your baby is due—your estimated due date (EDD)—is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). The EDD is used as a guide for checking your

An ob-gyn explains why prevention is the best medicine. By: Dr. Louis Monnig Your ob-gyn’s office is a place to discuss countless topics related to your sexual and reproductive health. But some conversations don’t happen

Hot flashes are common: As many as 8 in 10 women in the United States have hot flashes around the time of menopause. And though hot flashes may be a fact of life, there’s no need

What is the vulva? The external female genital area is called the vulva. The outer folds of skin are called the labia majora and the inner folds are called the labia minora. When should I

An ob-gyn shares tips to speed Hysterectomy recovery in the hospital and at home. Dr. Shana Miles Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries in the United States, with hundreds of thousands done each

One ob-gyn shares how she talks about birth control for teens, specifically about IUDs and implants. There are many excellent options of birth control for teens. As an ob-gyn, I often recommend that teens consider long-acting

How does age affect fertility? More and more people are delaying having children until their late 30s or 40s. But as you age, so do your ovaries and the eggs inside them. You cannot see

By: Dr. Valerie French It’s normal and healthy to use birth control to have fewer periods, no matter the reason. When my patients ask me about birth control options, I talk about how each method