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While getting your first period might have been an exciting experience (yay, womanhood!), it also becomes an annoying part of your month that you have to plan around. You avoid wearing white pants. You break out the leggings and your favorite “period underwear.” You might skip the beach trip. Hey, you might even plan vacations accordingly, so Aunt Flo

No woman likes getting pap smears. There aren’t many situations that feel more uncomfortable or awkward than having a gynecologist taking a look inside your vagina with a speculum. But, those 30 to 60 seconds of discomfort could save your life — and it’s important to stay up-to-date with your exams.  What is a pap smear?  A “pap smear” is a “cervical cancer screening

From the moment you became pregnant, how many times have you thought “How come no one told me about this?” The morning sickness that may actually be all-day sickness. The excessive discharge. The itchy stomach. The ultra-sensitive (and um, already leaky) nipples. You probably found yourself Googling a variety of “strange” events, just to find out that they’re totally normal.   Before

Whether you began seeing your women’s health provider as a teen or started with your first pap test at age 21, you’ve likely built close relationships with your provider over the years. But, with just one required visit each year, quite a bit can change in your life (and in your body!) in a short 365 days. That means, you’ll want to make the

Nothing quite thrusts you in the realities of pregnancy as quick as morning sickness does. Just after the excitement of seeing a positive pregnancy test comes the discomfort of morning sickness.  What is Morning Sickness?  Morning sickness, which is nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, affects the majority of women. Around 50% of women experience vomiting, and 70% of women experience nausea.1 (And some

As our bodies change through puberty it can be both exciting and overwhelming.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that girls first see a gynecologist when they’re between the ages of 13 and 15. Why so young? Don’t worry, it isn’t necessarily for a pelvic exam. What is a pap smear?  Many gynecologists will do

Going through menopause is a major life change for women. While the time spent “transitioning to menopause” can include uncomfortable symptoms, not all women experience negative changes and many women actually have a positive or neutral attitude towards menopause. (No one is begging for hot flashes, but no longer having to pack tampons for a beach trip is certainly a nice perk!) According to

Medical marijuana may be legal here in Minnesota, but that doesn’t mean it is safe for your pregnancy. Historically, pregnant women have been advised to abstain from all recreational drug use, tobacco use, and alcohol use, and that is still true today.  Increasingly, more women are inquiring about the use of medical marijuana and CBD (cannabidiol) oil during pregnancy. CBD oil, the

Beginning Friday, April 12th, France Ave between 62nd Street and 66th Street will be closed. Alternate Routes: West on Crosstown: Take the Valley View exit. At bottom of the ramp, head straight on 65th St. Follow 65th St. to the clinic. (see green arrow below) East on Crosstown: Take Xerxes Ave Exit, turn left (South)

Birth control options for teens and availability have improved exponentially since your mom or grandmother were teenagers. The “pill” wasn’t unveiled for contraception until 1960, and remained controversial for years after its introduction. Today, there are upwards of a dozen safe and effective options for teens —which can make it overwhelming for teens to make the best choice.  According