Annual physical exams are important to make sure you’re healthy overall. These routine checkups help your primary care provider find potential health issues before they get worse and develop into more serious problems. However, many people dislike going to their provider for their yearly exams. Some find the process intimidating. Others worry about what the healthcare provider might find and how to prepare for the visit. If you feel this way, don't worry! Here, we will give you tips on how ... [Read More]
Women’s Health
Emotional Wellness and Mental Health: Nurturing Your Mind and Spirit
While mental health and emotional wellness are two distinct aspects of our well-being, they are closely related. Good emotional wellness promotes good mental health and vice versa. Taking care of our mental health and emotional wellness is crucial for leading a fulfilling and balanced life. Let’s discuss mental and emotional wellness,its importance,and some practical strategies to nurture your mind and spirit. Mental and Emotional Wellness and Their Importance Mental health is about your ... [Read More]
Women’s Mental Health: The Connection Between Emotional Well-being And Reproductive Health
The body chemicals we call hormones affect both a woman’s reproductive capacity and her mental health. In addition, mental health can also affect reproductive capacity and hormones. If you are experiencing painful periods, cannot get pregnant or feel depressed after giving birth, keep reading. We’ll explore how mental health affects reproductive health. Infertility And Mental Health Between 40 to 60 percent of both men and women who have clinical depression and anxiety also struggle with ... [Read More]
Common Health Issues In Women
While both men and women contract many of the same conditions, some health issues affect women differently and more commonly than they do men. Knowing the most prevalent health issues affecting women can help them take preventive measures to ensure their overall well-being. Women's Health Issues Here are the most common health concerns among women: Heart disease This is the number one cause of death among women. In fact, following menopause, certain factors – such as higher blood ... [Read More]
IUD Placement: How a Paracervical Block Can Make the Procedure More Comfortable
Millions of women use IUDs (intrauterine devices) as a form of contraception. The IUD is a small, T-shaped object that is inserted by a healthcare professional into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUD placement can be uncomfortable because it involves inserting the IUD through the cervix’s very small opening. That is why a paracervical block can help to make the insertion of the IUD more comfortable. Let’s discuss how an IUD works, how a paracervical block can help relieve discomfort when ... [Read More]