No one type of birth control is best or safest for every woman. Learn about the advantages and downsides of hormonal vs. nonhormonal birth control methods, and the steps you can take to choose what’s right for you.
Nov 1st, 2019
No one type of birth control is best or safest for every woman. Learn about the advantages and downsides of hormonal vs. nonhormonal birth control methods, and the steps you can take to choose what’s right for you.
Regardless of age, class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, family traits, or where your health racks up in a research study, everybody deserves the chance at living their healthiest self. The medical community has many resources and services th
In a perfect world, women should sail through menopause, waving goodbye to monthly cycles and hello to a new stage of sexual freedom. As fate would have it, your body and mind may not be on board.
To round out Heart Health Month, we interviewed Dr. Sophocles for her list of the nine most important things women who have FH (Liezle, please link post 13 at “FH”) and want to become pregnant should keep in mind.
In honor of Heart Health Month, we are bringing you two pieces from WHP that discuss the intersection of women’s health and heart health.
Uterine fibroids are not a normal part of life for women of reproductive age. However, they are somewhat common. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for uterine fibroids.
WHP is all about self-love and love that cares for others. Women’s health is important because women are the major soul movers-and-shakers of this world. An intimacy tree starts with one person and grows from there.
If heavy menstrual bleeding is interfering with your life, you may have a treatable medical condition that’s leading to excess blood loss. Learn what causes heavy periods and how they are diagnosed and treated.
This month is Fibroid Awareness Month! Dr. Shyama Mathews, of WHP, discusses uterine fibroids several times a week, at least, with her patients.
Infertility occurs in as many as 40% of women with endometriosis, a condition in which tissue from inside the uterus grows where it shouldn’t. Learn about how endometriosis affects fertility and treatment options that can help you have a baby.
Weight loss, among all its health benefits, has another very important benefit: weight loss can reduce your risk of getting gynecological cancers.
If you’d like to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, or creases on your face, BotoxⓇ or dermal fillers could be the solution. Learn more about these treatments and how to prevent post-treatment bruising.
Rounding out our three-part discussion on menopause, today, we talk exclusively about options you have to feel better when the most common (and most uncomfortable) of menopausal symptoms strike.
Are you tracking your ovulation? It is easier than ever before in women’s gynecological history, thanks to a host of medical developments and new technologies, to know exactly when you are ovulating. In today’s post, we look at some of the tried-and-true a
May is National Osteoporosis Month. This bone-weakening condition causes one in two women over age 50 to break a bone. However, you can lower your risk by taking some simple preventive measures.
Think there is a reason that explains how hungry you are? You are right—and there are two!
Most women gain weight as they age, but excess pounds in your midsection aren’t inevitable! To minimize menopausal weight gain, step up your activity level and enjoy a healthy diet. Also, it helps to love yourself, regardless of your weight…Don’t finer thi
Endometriosis, a disease of menstruation, affects up to 10% of reproductive age women. There is no cure to-date, and the disease is very difficult (and can take up to eight years) to diagnose. Dr. Shyama Mathews, of our own WHP, talks to us about women get
Whether you’re considering birth control for the first time or are pondering a change in your method, you have more choices than ever. How do you decide? Here are some factors to consider.
International HPV Awareness Day was March 4. WHP takes a moment to review HPV and the importance of getting vaccinated against the virus. Some strains of HPV can lead to cervical, anal, or oral cancers. Gardasil, now approved for vaccination of patients up
MonaLisa Touch (MLT) is a clinical procedure to regenerate vaginal tissue by creating new collagen and new blood vessels. Women’s Healthcare of Princeton has been offering this service to our patients since 2015. In today’s post, we review a conversation w
MonaLisa Touch (MLT) is a clinical procedure used by gynecologists to treat vaginal atrophy caused by a menopausal lack of estrogen. At WHP, we use MLT to improve sexual comfort and urinary issues as well as conditions of the vulva. The effectiveness of th
Gentle laser treatment with MonaLisa Touch can regenerate your vaginal tissue, relieving conditions such as painful intercourse, frequent urinary tract infections, vaginal bleeding, and urinary incontinence.
If you’re dealing with menopause-related urinary tract infections, you have options beyond antibiotics. New solutions, including MonaLisa TouchⓇ laser therapy, can help.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an excellent time to learn more about cervical cancer prevention and to make an appointment for a pelvic exam and Pap test.
Tired of shaving, waxing, plucking, trimming, and bleaching unwanted hair? Consider having laser hair removal treatments this winter, and be ready to bare your smooth skin by summer.
If you have painful periods and excessive bleeding due to uterine fibroids, you have a range of treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery.
If you’re enjoying sex less because of vaginal pain, dryness, or itching, vaginal rejuvenation with MonaLisa Touch laser therapy could help reignite your sex life.
How much do you know about estrogen, the crucial female hormone that plays a role in everything from puberty to menopause? Here’s some important information about this hormone, as well as advice for coping with symptoms of estrogen shortage.
Millions of women in the United States suffer from chronic pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. Are you one of them? We share important facts about this health condition along with what you need to know about diagnosis and treatment.
Painful intercourse is a common problem for women who are going through menopause. MonaLisa TouchⓇ laser therapy treatment can revitalize your vaginal tissues and help make sex enjoyable again.
Wondering whether you should be tested for HIV? Curious about the testing process? Here are answers to all of your questions about HIV testing.
Many American women live into their late 70s or early 80s, and healthy lifestyle choices make a difference. In recognition of National Women's Health Week, we offer the following steps you can take to improve your health, no matter your age.
Every April, the American Sexual Health Association works to raise awareness of STDs, or sexually-transmitted diseases, by bringing to light the fact that STDs remain a very clear and present danger to women’s health. Here’s what you should know.
Are you considering permanent birth control? If you’re finished having children, it’s an option you may want to explore. This information may help you decide if a permanent method of birth control is right for you.
If you’re acquainted with the increased bleeding, bloating, and pain they can cause, you may want to know more about uterine fibroids and how to deal with them. Our team is happy to share eight facts about fibroids and the women who experience them.
If sex has become painful, chances are there’s a reason — and a solution. Whether your problem is hormonal, gynecological, or emotional, the team at Women’s Healthcare of Princeton in Princeton, New Jersey can help.
It doesn’t matter if you’re at home or work, when you’re suffering from the symptoms of menopause, it can make even the little things hard to do. At Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, in Princeton, New Jersey, our team understands how menopause impacts your
