Pap Smears - Do They Hurt and What Is Involved?

A pap smear (known in some countries as a cervical smear test), is a simple health screening procedure for women, to check for pre-cancerous cells on the cervix. It could save your life.

Stages of Labor

A detailed look at the stages of labor and what to expect during each of the stages of labor. There are four stages of labor. Also there are 3 phases within the first stage of labor that are also very important.

The Cervix During Pregnancy

The cervix is the organ that provides the entrance to the womb. It undergoes several changes during the course of pregnancy and childbirth. As the cervix plays an important role in facilitating the smooth delivery of the baby, expectant mothers will...

How To Prevent Cervical Cancer

How To Prevent Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer is mainly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). When a woman is infected with HPV, abnormal cells develop in the lining of the cervix. Fortunately for our younger generation of women, there is now an approved vaccination against HPV. HPV vaccination if given before the woman becomes sexually active can prevent significantly the occurrence of cervical cancer.

PCOS Period! The facts about a normal menstrual cycle

PCOS, Period! PCOS and Your Menstrual Cycle Typically, women with PCOS do not have normal menstrual cycles unless they are artificially induced by taking oral contraceptives. Because of hormonal changes caused by PCOS many women have irregular or...

Understanding Endometriosis - Stop the Pain and Improve Fertility

Methods To Jump-Start Your Labor Without Drugs

If you're anything like me, the closer you get to your due date, the more anxious you are to hold your little bundle of joy in your arms. There is no doubt that having a new baby is an exciting, and emotional...

Why Every Girl Ought To Have The Cervical Cancer Vaccine

The introduction of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine (in the form of Gardasil® and Cervarix®) against cervical cancer was generally well received but there was a small and quite vocal discordant note...

Placenta Previa - A Possible Reason for Miscarriage During Pregnancy

A placenta is an organ, which nourishes the baby during his/her development. Placenta is attached to uterus. During early stages of pregnancy, placenta is low lying, but as the baby and uterus grows, it comes in an upward and superior position, but...

Incompetent Cervix During Pregnancy

The cervix is a part between the uterus and birth canal. In a normal delivery, cervix remains closed unless and until labor pains and expansion of cervix begins, but unfortunately one out of every one...