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Simone Bonde, APN-CNM, poses with Donna Warder, APN-CNM, and Kimberly Bloomcamp, APN-CNM, all midwives at Endeavor Health. Searching online for answers to medical questions is a standard operating…

Women are no strangers to hormone fluctuations. They experience hormone changes during puberty, with monthly menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause. That last phase, perimenopause and menopause…

Some health conditions can be embarrassing to talk about. In fact, some can feel so mortifying that we don’t seek treatment. Having a problem “down there” isn’t anything to be ashamed of. In fact…

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, mentally, emotionally and physically. And while there are many obvious physical changes, there are also some changes beneath the surface. How pregnancy affects…

Pictured above: Roger Goldberg, MD; Lisa Hembry, APN-CRNA; Carrie Seyb, APN-CRNA; and Claudia Paya Ten, MD In the United States, a revolution is happening in women’s health with an increased focus on…

Going through pregnancy and having a baby makes women into superheroes. But even for a superhero, having a newborn is incredibly exhausting and demanding, both physically and mentally. New moms and…

There is a common expectation for new moms after they have given birth — it is supposed to be a magical time full of bliss and baby coos. What is not talked about often are the baby blues and…

Busy women caring for families while pursuing career goals are notorious for multitasking to keep all the balls in the air. And, that often means not taking time to care for themselves or prioritize…

It’s a question women over age 50 frequently ask their doctors: Why am I gaining weight when I haven’t changed my eating or exercise? We asked Endeavor Health OB/GYN Stacy Weiss, MD to “weigh in” on…

A young woman’s first period gets a lot of attention. There are books upon books about how it works, what it feels like and how to manage it. Some people even throw their daughters a party to…

Most women have experienced a urinary tract infection, or UTI. While men can get UTIs, they mainly occur in females. And some women get UTIs more frequently than others. But once you’ve had an…

One out of 10 women of childbearing age have a condition that can cause pain before, during and after menstruation that’s so severe, sometimes over-the-counter pain-relieving medication doesn’t even…