In many cases, you don’t. This is because, if you have a healthy immune system, your body may rid itself of the virus before you show any symptoms. HPV has been known to cause cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer. This is why it’s very important to be screened and have regular…
There’s nothing wrong with normal vaginal discharge. This regular discharge helps protect you from infection and irritation. It also helps ensure that your vaginal tissues are healthy. But what do you do when there’s a change in your normal discharge? How do you know if you have a problem “down there?” And when should you…
Your partner is in the mood. Maybe they even tried to set the atmosphere by dimming the lights, making a romantic candlelight dinner or putting on your favorite music. You love your partner very much… …but you’re just not in the mood. In fact, you have found that you aren’t in the mood a lot…
For some women, their monthly period appears regularly, like clockwork. But for others—as much as 25 percent—irregular periods are the norm. The bottom line is that there are several things that can affect your period, causing irregularities or even for you to skip a month. In fact, it’s also very important that you understand these…
Do you have periods that bleed through two pads? Is your flow so heavy that you have to change your pads or tampons during the night? Periods can be much more than an inconvenience. There are times when your flow is so heavy that it interferes with daily life. If this sounds like you, you…
New beginnings can make you a bit nervous—especially when it comes to your health. We want to assure you that there’s nothing to worry about. In short, you’re probably wondering about what questions you should ask your new OBGYN. At Associates in Women’s Health, we have been women caring for women for decades. Our patients…
If you have consistently had severe menstrual pain and irregular periods, you may have endometriosis. This condition affects between 5 and 10 percent of American women. With an early diagnosis of endometriosis, we can alleviate the pain and prevent any long-term effects on your fertility. What Is Endometriosis? The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. Endometriosis…
It’s a big step that will affect the rest of your life, so we understand if you’re not sure about it. A tubal ligation—also referred to as getting your “tubes tied”—is a popular method of permanent birth control. However, before undergoing this procedure, you should carefully evaluate your situation. We encourage women to speak with…
We understand that before your hysteroscopy procedure, you may be anxious Don’t be. We don’t want you to worry. We have used this procedure to help us diagnose and treat hundreds of Triangle area women. Because we want to put you at ease, we’ll give you a complete idea of what a hysteroscopy is, what to…
Blame it on your hypothalamus. This is the part of your brain that controls your period, and it’s highly sensitive. It’s so sensitive in fact, that external factors such as exercise or sleep can cause it to fluctuate the number of hormones it sends throughout your body. And pandemic-related stress? It can definitely affect the hypothalamus—and…
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