Jennifer McCurdy

Uterine fibroids are tumors that develop in the walls of the uterus. It’s a fairly common condition that affects more than 50% of women of reproductive age. What are the Symptoms? Some women do not experience any signs or symptoms. But for others, the symptoms are more noticeable. They may include heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, […]

Preeclampsia is a condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, sometimes with fluid retention and proteinuria. The condition typically appears somewhere around 20 weeks into pregnancy or later. Preeclampsia exists in between 5% and 8% of all pregnancies. This serious condition doesn’t only affect pregnant women, but also their unborn babies. Preeclampsia can lead […]

Simply put, yeast infections are not very fun. When you’re suffering from one, it’s usually a pretty uncomfortable experience. There are all sorts of symptoms including burning, itching, vaginal pain, a thick discharge, and pain during sex and urination. Yeast infections are fairly common, affecting 75% of women at some point in their lifetimes. Yeast […]

Have you ever considered adding vaginal strengthening exercises into your fitness routine? Targeting your pelvic floor muscles, vaginal strengthening exercises can improve your sex life and protect your body against urinary incontinence, which is loss of bladder control. Reasons Women are Drawn to Vaginal Strengthening Exercises During pregnancy for an easier labor and delivery After vaginal childbirth […]

The holiday season and the New Year are great times to make positive changes in your life and for your own and your family’s health. Many parents know the importance of good health and habits for their children, but with our busy modern lifestyles, our own habits often slip. It’s important for the whole family […]

If you think your health doesn’t really matter until you actually get pregnant, think again. A study in the Lancet says that preconception health is extremely important. And, that women (and men) aren’t paying enough attention to their lifestyle choices before becoming pregnant. Preconception Health Research The research study looked into many different factors across […]

Also known as diastasis recti or a or postpartum pooch, mommy tummy can make it look like you’re still pregnant long after your baby has been delivered. While this condition affects up to two-thirds of pregnant women, mommy belly is not widely discussed by the medical community. What is Mommy Belly? Mommy Belly, also known […]

Most of us are aware of benefits to having sex— pleasure and stress relief being just a few. But did you know sex may make you look younger, too? According to researcher and clinical psychologist Dr. David Weeks, having sex regularly can make you look somewhere between five and seven years younger. To conduct his […]

We hear a lot about menopause and the way it impacts the body, but less about what happens beforehand. Menopause doesn’t just come out of nowhere, after all. Perimenopause is the gradual road towards menopause. It’s essentially a transition into menopause during which the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen. It usually sets in when […]

When it comes to knowing your own body, the clitoris is the land of mystery for many women. But that’s understandable when you come to learn that it’s a small yet complex organ containing numerous parts and more than 8,000 nerve endings. Keep reading to learn interesting facts you may be unaware of: It can […]

If you’re thinking of getting pregnant anytime soon, it’s important to know when you’re ovulating. Ovulation is when one of your ovaries releases a mature egg. If this egg is fertilized by sperm, you can become pregnant. Among women who are in their reproductive years, fertile, and are not pregnant, ovulation typically happens every month. […]

Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned and it’s easy to become overwhelmed when choosing contraception. Understanding the options available is the first step in choosing a birth control method that’s right for you. Birth control options can fall into two key categories, contraception for birth control, or contraception that aims […]

If you feel as though you just don’t have control of your bladder or if you ever leak urine, you may be suffering from a condition called urinary incontinence. This loss of bladder control and urine leakage can happen when your bladder muscles tighten but your sphincter isn’t able to close off the urethra. This […]

Orgasms vary in intensity and duration and can present differently from woman to woman. However, for those who suffer from anorgasmia, it can be difficult, or even impossible, to reach orgasm at all. What is Anorgasmia? Essentially, anorgasmia is a sexual dysfunction where orgasm can’t be reached even with ample sexual stimulation. Given that many […]

Many women think of menopause as a change that sets in quickly when a woman reaches her late forties or fifties. But the truth is, there’s actually a long transitional phase leading up to menopause called perimenopause, and another phase that follows called postmenopause. Some women also experience early menopause if they experience certain health […]

Deciding whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine is a very individualized decision, but should be an option among women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, and trying to get pregnant, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says.

Cooler weather, falling leaves, coughs, and sneezes are all signs the dreaded flu season is here. Flu season in the United States runs between October and May and annual vaccinations protect against new strains. The flu shot is safe and highly recommended for pregnant women, here’s why: Catching influenza (the ‘flu’) can be very dangerous for pregnant woman as […]

The flu season is upon us. The exact timing of flu season changes from year to year, but influenza tends to become more common starting in October and then ramps up from there, with the most virus activity occurring between December and February. Flu cases were at an all-time low during the 2020-2021 flu season. This […]

Forty years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Thankfully, cervical cancer cases have decreased significantly. This is mainly due to an increase in women getting regular Pap tests, which can find cervical precancer before it turns into cancer. Cervical cancer is a slow-growing disease that develops silently […]

Having a healthy pregnancy is top of mind for most women who become pregnant, and the thought of having a miscarriage can be scary and overwhelming. As many as 50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage—usually before a missed menstrual period. And, about 1 in 4 recognized pregnancies end in a miscarriage. If you are pregnant, it’s […]

About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. (13%) develop invasive breast cancer. Furthermore, 43,600 U.S. women are expected to die from breast cancer in 2021. Fortunately, catching breast cancer early saves lives. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a great time to review your breast health and cancer prevention plan. Detection: Mammograms and Self-Exams If […]

As you become sexually aroused and partake in sexually stimulating activities, your body responds by going through a series of changes known as the sexual response cycle. This cycle consists of four different phases: desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. With each phase comes physical and emotional changes, which are outlined below. Men also experience these […]

Ovarian cysts are a common health condition that many women experience at least once throughout the course of life. Most of these cysts only last a few months, don’t cause discomfort, and really aren’t a problem at all. But sometimes, they can be more troublesome. What is an Ovarian Cyst? Before we dig into the […]

Staying healthy isn’t only about exercising, eating right, and getting your annual physical exam. Staying on top of your sexual and reproductive health is important too. We understand that for some women, this can get confusing as the recommendations aren’t necessarily the same for young, middle-aged and older women. To help steer you along, we’ve […]