Infertility issues affect many black men and women. Oftentimes, public pressure and family scrutiny can really disturb one’s mental health on such a sensitive matter,…
Everything You Want to Know About Fertility and Pregnancy with Fertility Specialist Dr. Cindy Duke
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: Why and how Dr. Duke got into the field of fertility When people see fertility specialists in their pregnancy…
Cervical Mucus Stages: What It Looks Like When You’re Fertile
Hormone fluctuations cause your cervix to secrete a discharge called cervical mucus during your cycle. It changes in appearance, texture, and amount throughout the month…
These STDs Have The Same Symptoms As The Common Cold, So Consider Seeing A Doctor
I don’t think I’ve ever in my life taken a cold seriously. Sure, I stock up on meds and snacks while I hibernate under the…
Birth control can make your period so much better — here’s how 5 common types affect most women
People choose to use birth control for a wide variety of reasons besides just preventing pregnancy. There are many different issues that birth control can help manage,…
What If Women’s Exams Weren’t Awful?
Ask any woman how she feels about her annual pelvic exam and her response will range from an ambivalent groan to recalling a nightmarish experience. Wearing a…
Women in Medicine Summit offers in-person, virtual attendance options
Key Takeaways For the first time since 2019, the Women in Medicine Summit will offer in-person attendance in Chicago on Sept. 16 to 17, as…
Condoms Don’t Fully Protect You From Herpes, So Here’s What You Need To Know
In true millennial fashion, I’m not exactly a fan of anything permanent. So essentially, my two major concerns in life are, “I’m locked into this…
PSA: These are the 7 period symptoms you should be concerned about
Dealing with typical period symptoms, such as moodiness, cramps, and headaches, is bad enough. But if you feel like death is coming for you every single…
The Ohio-PA abortion pipeline is fraught with barriers
Pittsburgh native Dr. David Hackney’s tweet on June 27 gained the attention of a nation. Hackney is a Cleveland-based maternal-fetal medicine specialist and chair of…