Health

Starting your fitness journey with chronic illness isn't easy but your body will thank you once you do. While physical activity is often recommended as a preventative measure, researchers discovered that regular exercise is an effective treatment for 26 chronic...

Managing chronic fatigue in a busy world is nearly impossible. This is especially true when you're managing a chronic illness. However, despite the challenges that chronic fatigue brings, there are things you can do to manage your time and get things done. Primarily...

I’m experiencing perimenopause symptoms, and my body is slowly changing into something foreign. Since my ovary removal surgery, I’ve noticed a slow and steady progression towards perimenopause. As my body enters this new phase, I’m attempting to accept these changes...

Learning how to talk to your doctor about period pain is essential. It's crucial because no one takes period pain seriously. At least, that's been my experience. I struggled with painful periods for most of my life, and no one believed I was experiencing the pain I...

Perimenopause is a harsh reality when you’ve lost an ovary to endometriosis. And, one and a half years after my ovary removal surgery, I’m beginning to experience this phenomenon first hand. However, perimenopause isn’t the only complication associated with removing...

Have you experienced an abnormal pap smear? If not, having one can be a terrifying experience. And, while an abnormal pap smear is severe and should be treated as such, the reality is only a tiny percentage of them are caused by cervical cancer. In many cases, benign...

If you think scheduling a gynecologist appointment is all about calling and choosing a date and time. You're dead wrong, my friend. Ok, it is an important part because, yes, having a set time for your exam is part of the process. However, knowing how you're going to...

Gynecologists are the best choice for women’s health and reproductive needs. Their specialized knowledge regarding reproductive disorders, vaginal health, and gynecological cancer allows them to screen and treat these female-specific disorders. However, a gynecologist...

It’s time for your first pap smear, and you’re beyond nervous. I’m sure you’ve had friends and family share their experiences.  Yet, you’re still scared, which is totally okay. The purpose of this series is to increase your awareness of gynecological health. This way,...

What is a well-woman exam? No doubt you’re typing this exact question in your Google search bar. And chances are your current family physician or parent has told you it’s time for your first one. While you feel unease and confusion about what to expect. I've been...