According to the National Institute of Health, one in eight couples has difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. This can cause emotional distress, relationship tension, and health irregularities. But there’s hope! Thanks to modern medicine, infertility is not always the end of a woman’s reproductive journey. There are more effective and safe infertility treatment options than ever, from medication to …
Let’s be honest: being able to control your menstrual cycles and your reproductive future is a big deal! It’s absolutely incredible what birth control can do for women and the decisions that are now in their hands as a result. Birth control in the form of an intrauterine device (IUD), the pill, a shot, or an implant, may affect your …
Understanding fertility is important if you are hoping to reproduce or prevent reproduction. It’s a stepping stone to making educated choices about your body and can help you know what to look out for if you’re having a difficult time reproducing. Every woman and man is different when it comes to their fertility, but there are certain factors that can …
It’s no secret that fertility decreases with age for both women and men. There are changes that take place in our bodies that affect our ability to reproduce as we grow older. Now, there are many factors at play for men and women around fertility, and there are some common myths and points of misinformation involving this topic. We want …
Flu season is almost upon us! As you may have heard, getting the flu shot is recommended specifically from mid-September through the end of flu season this year to help ensure protection. And with COVID-19 being a concern, medical professionals are highly encouraging everyone to make sure to get the flu shot this year to ensure they don’t end up …
Night sweats, hot flashes, mood, skin and body changes, spotting, irregular menstrual periods or no menstrual periods–is it menopause or perimenopause, pregnancy, or something else? When our bodies are showing signs of change or we’re having abnormal symptoms of things we can’t fully explain, we start making guesses as to what may be happening. Perimenopausal changes can start in your late …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) should never be underestimated, but we understand that it can be hard not to underestimate something you don’t understand. Most women and men don’t feel comfortable discussing STDs, especially the possibility of them having one. It’s a sensitive subject. At OGA, we want to empower you with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions for …
Vaginal itching, soreness, irritation, or painful urination and sex are some of the symptoms that yeast infections and some STDs have in common. This can cause many to wonder, “Do I have a yeast infection or is this an STD? How can I know the difference?” When to See Your OBGYN Ultimately, you can’t know for sure if you have …
Sexually transmitted diseases pose unique risks for women who are pregnant and their baby. This is why it’s important for an expectant mother or a anyone wanting to get pregnant to get tested for STDs as part of her prenatal care. An undetected STD can lead to serious health issues down the way for a mother and her baby. STDs …
As of 2018, STDs are on the rise, especially among women. Combined cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have reached an all-time high, and many women don’t even realize they are infected because they don’t have any symptoms. Why should you care if you don’t have symptoms? Because symptom-free doesn’t mean consequence-free. Sexually transmitted diseases can cause great harm to …
