I Didn't Feel That With My First Pregnancy! 3 Steps To Alleviate Round Ligament Pain

If you're pregnant, you already know that there are a lot of changes taking place in your body. You probably also know that you're going to be experiencing many different aches and pains. If this is your second pregnancy – or beyond – you may not be prepared for round ligament pain. That's because round ligament pain isn't usually a problem during first pregnancies because the round ligament hasn't done a lot of stretching yet. [Read More]

How A Hysteroscopy Can Get Rid Of Scar Tissue And Help You Conceive

Infertility is a very complex condition. It can affect a woman of any age and background. One in eight couples have trouble conceiving or staying pregnant. Scar tissue is one of the culprits that makes it hard for a woman to conceive. It reduces the amount of blood that gets to the endometrial lining, which decreases your chances of getting pregnant. Uterine scarring also causes complete scarring to your cavity. A healthy endometrium is essential for an embryo to implant. [Read More]

Experiencing A Month-Long Period? Possible Causes For Your Condition

As a woman, one of the biggest inconveniences you can experience in your daily life is your period. However, an even bigger inconvenience is a period that lasts longer than the 3 to 7 days or so that menstruation is meant to last. If you have been dealing with a period that has lasted for a month or more, you may be wondering what is going on with your body. Get to know some of the possible issues that could be causing your prolonged period so that you can know what you can or should expect when you visit your gynecologist to get your body back on track and under control. [Read More]

3 Things That Can Promote Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

If you experience heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, you may be at a heightened risk for developing anemia. Although excessive bleeding during periods can be normal for some women, if you develop changes in the patterns of menstrual bleeding, see your OB/GYN to rule out any abnormalities. Here are three things that can promote heavy menstrual bleeding and what you can do about them: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs If you take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen, you may experience heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. [Read More]