Can You Get a Brazilian Wax While Pregnant? Experts Weigh In
Wondering if you can get a Brazilian wax while pregnant? You might be hoping to clean things up down there before delivery—or perhaps you just can’t reach that region with a razor anymore. Either way, it’s a common query among expecting moms-to-be. “It’s been getting harder and harder to keep things looking good down there—I […]
Vajacials, Vaginal Douching, and 5 Other Things Your OB-GYN Wants You To Stop Doing
The internet is full of trendy and, at times, slightly unhinged “health” practices. While we’re all trying to thrive in our ~wellness era~, it can be hard to distinguish between actually helpful self-care habits and the more questionable ones (looking at you, yoni eggs and perineum sunning). When it comes to your vaginal health, “less is more,” says Dr. […]
What to say and do—and what not to—when someone you love has postpartum depression or anxiety
Key Takeaways Postpartum depression and anxiety are common and serious, and loved ones play a crucial role in noticing symptoms and offering support. Simple, practical help can make daily life feel more manageable. Encouraging professional help and continuing to show up with patience and compassion can be lifesaving for new parents. The postpartum phase is […]
How to Conceive a Girl or Boy, According to Science (and Folklore)
You’ve pictured what you’d be like as a parent—and you’ve imagined your little one. You may have found yourself wondering about what life would be like with a little girl or a little boy—and you may even have a preference (no shame in that game!). In that case, you might be wondering how to conceive […]
Oral HRT linked to higher heart disease risk in women with diabetes
Each year about 25 million women around the world experience menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment sometimes prescribed to people going through menopause, which has some potential complications, including blood clots and stroke. New research says that women with type 2 diabetes using HRT skin patches are not at a higher risk for […]
What To Expect During a Pelvic Exam
A pelvic exam, also called an internal exam, is an exam of your pelvic region, which includes your vulva, vagina, uterus, cervix, ovaries, and rectum. A gynecologist, OB-GYN, or certified midwife performs this test to check the health of your reproductive organs. They may also perform this test during routine gynecological procedures, such as pap […]
FDA deems HRT safe for menopause, removes black box warnings
The FDA has decided to remove “black box” warnings for hormone replacement therapy for menopause. PER Images/Stocksy Currently, menopause symptoms are treated through lifestyle changes, alternative therapies, medications, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In January 2003, the U.S. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued “black box” warnings for HRT about the potential increased risk […]
I’m an OB/GYN—This Is the One Food I’m Begging Women To Eat More of Post-Menopause
The conversation around menopause is changing and getting louder. The awareness can remove the unnecessary shame around a natural part of life and help people feel less alone when they experience symptoms like hot flashes. But it’s also opened the door for plenty of hot takes on the products and supplements you “need” to “survive” perimenopause and post-menopausal life. One OB/GYN recommends that instead of focusing […]
How Your Vagina & Vulva Change as You Age—In Your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s & Beyond
The human body changes constantly as we age, even in ways that may not be immediately noticeable. As we advance through the decades, each organ in the body undergoes changes, including the skin, the ovaries, the vagina and vulva. But despite how key the vagina and vulva are, we’re often not fully briefed on what sort of changes to expect as we […]
No Link Between Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism, Review Finds
Acetaminophen is the safest option for pain relief and lowering fever during pregnancy. Anfisa&friends/Stocksy A new research review disputes claims made by the Trump administration that Tylenol use during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children. The researchers claim that recent studies cited by the White House are flawed. Tylenol remains […]