Why is My Period So Painful?
Endometriosis is a common condition that impacts up to one in every ten women in the United States. Learn why endometriosis can cause painful periods and how you can diagnose and treat this condition.
Endometriosis is a common condition that impacts up to one in every ten women in the United States. Learn why endometriosis can cause painful periods and how you can diagnose and treat this condition.
One of the choices you will make as a prospective parent involves whether or not to test for genetic conditions in your developing baby. There are many choices, as well as many misconceptions about genetic testing.
Pain with intercourse is both normal and common after menopause. This is usually due to changes in the vulva and vagina, which occur with lower estrogen levels. While many menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, often diminish with time, this symptom often worsens unless treated.
The concept of self-care — the participation in activities that take care of our physical, mental and emotional health — has been around for a long time. Self-care isn’t all about yoga class or reading a book with a cup of tea either!
Your breasts are made up of glands, ducts and fibrous tissue, referred to collectively as fibroglandular tissue, and fatty tissue, all wrapped in skin. During a mammogram, your radiologist evaluates the images to determine the amount of dense versus fatty tissue in your breasts.
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic condition that can affect your life in so many different ways, a lot of times because you are worried about your bladder triggering at the wrong time. Learn about three FDA-approved advanced therapies available that can help you gain control of your bladder.
Strong pelvic floor muscles are vital to a woman’s health and sense of well-being. From your child-bearing years to menopause, it is important to keep your pelvic floor muscles strong and healthy.
DuPage Medical Group Physical Therapy is dedicated to addressing the unique musculoskeletal problems of the pelvis region that can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life. Pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, osteoporosis and pain associated with pregnancy are all conditions that can be evaluated and treated.
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Many women struggle with the stress and daily tasks of taking care of their families, and tend to neglect themselves. Take a 5 minute break for yourself and read our 5 tips to help you be a healthier mom. If you are already incorporating some of these tips, it will help you learn more about your health and preventive care.