Pregnancy after a miscarriage or stillbirth is both a hopeful and complicated experience. While many people go on to have healthy pregnancies after these types of loss, pregnancy can feel very different after experiencing a pregnancy loss. The grief does not simply disappear when a new pregnancy begins, and it is completely normal to carry a…
DetailsAnti-Mullerian hormone, or AMH, is a protein produced by the small follicles in your ovaries. An AMH blood test measures the level of this hormone to give your provider a snapshot of your ovarian reserve, which is the estimated number of eggs you have remaining. This test has become a common part of fertility evaluations,…
DetailsChronic pelvic pain is persistent pain in the area below your belly button and between your hips that lasts for six months or longer. It affects a significant number of women, and it can range from a dull, steady ache to sharp pain that comes and goes. If you’ve been dealing with ongoing pelvic discomfort,…
DetailsMenopause brings a lot of changes to your body, but not all of them are noticeable. One of the most significant is bone loss. As estrogen levels drop during and after menopause, your bones can lose density faster than your body can rebuild it. In fact, women can lose up to 20% of their bone…
DetailsSwelling during pregnancy is one of the most common experiences for expectant mothers. Medically known as edema, it occurs when your body retains extra fluid to support your growing baby. Most of the time, mild swelling in the feet, ankles, and hands is completely normal. But in some cases, sudden or severe swelling can point…
DetailsHeavy menstrual bleeding, known medically as menorrhagia, is more common than many women realize. It goes beyond just having a heavier-than-average flow. Menorrhagia means bleeding that soaks through a pad or tampon every hour for several hours, passing blood clots larger than a quarter, or needing to use double protection just to get through the…
DetailsCervical insufficiency is a condition where the cervix begins to open too early during pregnancy, sometimes without any noticeable contractions or pain. It typically occurs in the second trimester and can lead to preterm birth or pregnancy loss if it is not identified and managed in time. The condition is also sometimes referred to as…
DetailsVulvodynia is a condition that causes chronic pain, burning, or discomfort in the vulva, the outer area of the female genitals, without an identifiable cause like an infection or skin disease. The pain can last for three months or longer and may be constant or come and go. Despite affecting an estimated 8% to 10%…
DetailsIf you’ve had a cesarean delivery in the past, you might be wondering whether you can deliver vaginally with your next pregnancy. The answer for many women is yes. A vaginal birth after cesarean, commonly called VBAC, is when you deliver your baby through the birth canal after a previous C-section. VBAC has become a…
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