Stress incontinence may be embarrassing, but it is also very common. Stress incontinence is a condition in which you leak urine when stress is put on the pelvic floor, usually when coughing, sneezing, laughing hard, or some movement. There are different potential reasons for this, but all are treatable. Here’s
Category: Women’s Health
How an Updated Method of Sterilization Could Help You
Women have been sterilized in America for years through tubal ligation or a similar procedure. These procedures have traditionally required the surgeon to snip the ends of the fallopian tubes and sear them or tie them off so that eggs cannot be fertilized in the womb. This method is now
What You Need to Know About the New Guidelines for Well Woman Checkups
Recently, the guidelines for when you need to get a well woman exam and what it should entail have changed considerably. The goal of these changes is to require women to undergo the process of a pap smear too frequently, while still allowing for detection of HPV and cervical cancer.
Three Ways Botox Can Transform Your Look
If you spend any time reading popular magazines or watching celebrities, you have probably heard of Botox. But what is it, and how does it help? Botox is actually a neurotoxin that relaxes the muscles of the face and prevents them from moving. Repetitive movements of the facial muscles are
The Growing Trend of Minimally Invasive GYN Procedures
It can be very upsetting to learn that you need surgery of any kind. Needing to have a hysterectomy or other life-changing GYN procedure could leave you with a wide range of emotions and fears. With everything that this entails, being able to reduce your recovery time and pain level
Breast Health: When to Start Getting Mammograms
Most women know that mammograms are an important part of protecting their health, but many women are not aware of when they should start getting them. It is important that you begin talking to your doctor about mammograms early so that you are prepared. Here’s when you should start getting
New Minimally Invasive Outpatient Hysterectomy Procedures
It can be very upsetting to discover that you need to have a hysterectomy. Regardless of your age or the reason for the procedure, a hysterectomy is a major, life changing surgery. At Women’s Health and Wellness, we understand that this is a difficult time, and we want to make
What to Do about Bladder Control After Pregnancy
During pregnancy, labor, and delivery of a child, your body goes through a number of changes. One of the things that is rarely talked about is bladder control. Many women find it embarrassing that they have bladder control problems after giving birth, so it is rarely discussed. It is actually
What To Know if You Need a Hysterectomy
There are certain parts of your body that emphasize your womanhood, and your uterus is one of them. But what happens if your doctor or gynecologist recommends that you have your uterus removed for the sake of your health? This process, known as a hysterectomy, can feel frightening and defeating.
Living Through Menopause: What You Need to Know
Menopause is a major milestone in a woman’s life that is marked by the end of menstruation. However, menopause is more than missing your period every month. It’s a major change that influences hormones and causes a domino effect of symptoms and adjustments. Some women skate through menopause easily, while