A woman’s body goes through many significant changes during their teenage years. View our informative blog articles below to learn more about:
– Menstruation Cycles
– Body Changes & Development
– Healthy Sexual Relationships
– Importance of Contraceptives
– Mental Health
– & More
Starting your period is both exciting and terrifying. You dread it but you also want it to start. While you usually don’t want to start, you don’t want to be the last to start. So, what does it mean if you don’t start your periods? We’ve got the answers you need. When Should Your […]
“I have GOT to lose weight.” “I don’t even recognize myself in those photos” The above is just a couple of the thoughts that have gone through my mind in the last 6 months. Given that the weight loss industry in the United States is estimated to be worth $66 billion, I doubt my above […]
I have gotten a lot of questions in the last few months regarding the Gardasil vaccine and whether or not women should get it if they are older than 26 years old. There is a lot of misinformation or “fake news” regarding this vaccine since its creation, and sadly, this has had major public health consequences. […]
Given the prevalence of herpes in a normal gynecologic population, I feel it most important to address this problem! One of the most concerning problems a patient presents with is a vaginal sore, never noticed before, that turns out to be herpes! The diagnosis of herpes can lead her, especially if she has been in […]
Many mothers want to know when routine gynecologic examinations for their daughters should begin. The answer is simple: When the need arises. Reasons for an adolescent to see a gynecologist include (but are not limited to): ü Pelvic pain, including painful menses, not responding to Ibuprofen ü If the patient has become sexually active, considering […]
