preparing teens for the first OB visit

The Dos And Don'ts Of Preparing For A Pap Smear

A pap smear is recommended for women every few years (or more, for those who have had abnormal pap smear results in the past); the purpose of a pap smear is to test for any abnormal cells that could indicate anything from a sexually transmitted infection to cervical cancer. If you’re going to have a pap smear done in the near future, there are a few things you should and shouldn’t do in preparation for your appointment.…

Anxiety during Menopause

Anxiety is a normal human emotion. It is meant to protect one from danger by acting as an early alert system that something isn’t right, but sometimes it is triggered unnecessarily or grows out of control. Anxiety can also be a symptom of perimenopause or menopause in some women. This guide can help answer some of your questions about anxiety and menopause. Q: What is the age range in which anxiety symptoms may appear, pertaining to menopause?…