Despite the emergence of innovative options, intrauterine devices (IUDs) remain among the most popular methods of contraception. In fact, according to a report by the United Nations, roughly 159 million women worldwide were using IUD birth control in 2019 alone. There are a number of reasons IUDs are still widely used. In this blog, you’ll learn about the remarkable advantages of intrauterine devices. IUDs Are Highly Effective According to Planned Parenthood, both copper and hormonal IUDs ... [Read More]
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Fertility and Home Care: Sexual Health Advice from a Family Nurse Practitioner
Children are a wonderful part of life and a source of joy for many families. However, many couples have a difficult time getting pregnant and may experience infertility. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines infertility as a situation where a couple has been having unprotected sex for a long period of time but still cannot get pregnant. For women under 30 years old, they are said to be experiencing infertility if they’ve been trying to get pregnant for a year or more, ... [Read More]
Treatment Options for STDs
In 2018, a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1 in 5 people in the US had an STI (sexually transmitted infection), accounting for 68 million infections. Almost half of the STIs were among young people aged between 15-24. An untreated sexually transmitted disease (STD) could lead to potentially serious long-term health complications, particularly in women, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and cancer. Fortunately, most STDs are ... [Read More]
Reasons to Consider Using a Children’s Care Center
The emergence of children’s care centers has been a boon to parents in search of a safe place to leave their children when they go to work. And here’s the icing on the cake: children’s care centers provide benefits that extend beyond giving parents peace of mind while making a living. If you’re currently gathering information to help you weigh your options— whether you should get a family child care provider or send your little one to a children’s care center—keep reading to learn just a few ... [Read More]
About Female Healthcare And Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners
As a woman, you know how unique your health care needs are. At FamilyCare of Kent, our board-certified nurse practitioners provide the preventive care, along with diagnostics and treatments, women need for vibrant health and optimal day-to-day function. Let’s look at some frequently asked questions we receive about women’s healthcare in Kent, WA, and how our nurse practitioners provide it. What Are The Most Pressing Health Care Needs Women Have? It’s important to remember that women differ ... [Read More]
