Ditching Bad Habits

Ditching Bad Habits

You don’t have to wait until the start of a new year to create resolutions to better yourself. Usually healthy resolutions involve adjusting behavior that’s negatively affecting your health. Take action to take control of your health and leave your bad habits in the...
Recurring UTI Symptoms Again? Learn What to Do

Recurring UTI Symptoms Again? Learn What to Do

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common, annoying problem. According to the National Institutes of Health, women have a 50% chance of experiencing UTI symptoms sometime during life. Once you have a UTI, you have a 27 percent chance of experiencing a second UTI...
HPV Vaccinations Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

HPV Vaccinations Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

Vaccines have been top-of-mind during the global pandemic, but another vaccine has huge benefits too – preventing a virus that causes certain types of cancer. May S. Thomassee, MD, gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with Lourdes Physician Group,...
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

If you’re a woman who’s having issues with your menstrual cycles, you could be living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This syndrome is a common health problem that afflicts women of childbearing age. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that disrupts the functioning of...
What Screenings Should Women Get?

What Screenings Should Women Get?

There are important screenings every woman should prioritize for her health. We’ll break down which ones, when to receive them, and why they’re important to women’s health. Cervical Cancer Screenings When? Starting at age 21, continuing to age 65. Why? Regular Pap...