Once we hit a certain age, we get on the schedule for all of our health tests. Mammograms, physicals, and pap smears are as regular as clockwork. If you haven’t had a pap smear in a while, or ever, keep reading to learn about them and why
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We’ve all probably experienced this: after performing a simple little internet search to satisfy a curiosity, we’re bombarded for weeks afterwards with ads that follow us as we hop from website to website. If the ads following you around are shoes you weren’t quite in love with,
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Is there anything worse than having a basic bodily function causing you regular pain? Welcome to days where you have a UTI. Suddenly, going to the bathroom is something you are resenting, dreading, and pumping yourself up for. Women have more risk of developing UTIs (or urinary
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Have you ever put your hand on a loved one’s shoulder or cheek and noticed just how much you’ve changed? Our hands can surprise us with how suddenly they seem to age. Truth be told, our hands do age differently than the rest of our body because
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There are so many birth control options now that it’s hard to remember the days when there was just one birth control pill. We’re grateful to have options to suit many different women’s needs now. If you don’t like the idea of extra hormones, there are non-hormonal
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Vaginal Resurfacing treats vaginal relaxation, a common condition associated with childbirth and aging. Women can sometimes experience loss of sexual sensation, bladder control issues, and even “popping” sounds while doing yoga or walking. Whether you experience mild discomfort or small distractions due to your vagina throughout your
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For many of us, the mirror just brings us the reminders of what we wish we could change. Summer’s here and, though we’ll take summer over the dry-skin winters, our skin might still not be behaving as we’d like it to be. Maybe we’re helping the problems
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted viral infection. In fact, it’s the most common sexually transmitted disease. It’s been in the news as there have been movements to require teenage girls to have the HPV vaccinations. It also gets confused with HIV and HSV (herpes), but
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An annual examination by a gynecologist is an integral part of a woman’s health at any age. May is Older Americans Month, and we want to focus on the benefits of gynecology visits once you reach 65 years old. Pap tests to detect cervical cancer are not included
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Infertility affects approximately 10% of couples who want to have children. Fortunately, today’s treatments for infertility give these couples renewed hope for starting a family. Columbus Women’s Care provides the clinical and emotional support that couples need when seeking solutions for infertility. Hormone Imbalances Most women who experience
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