Jennifer McCurdy

A fear of any new parent, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (commonly known as SIDS) is a leading cause of death for infants in their first 12 months of life and occurs when a baby dies (usually in their sleep) without explanation or warning. Researchers aren’t entirely sure what causes SIDS, but some theorize that it […]

Are menstrual cramps cramping your style? Here are 10 solutions to this common problem, also known as dysmenorrhea.

Ovarian cancer diagnoses rates have fallen over the past 20 years but it’s still the most deadly cancer of the female reproductive system. It kills nearly 14,000 U.S. women annually and more than 21,000 women will receive a diagnosis this year. Ovarian cancer doesn’t affect all age groups the same. Ovarian cancer is most common […]

Women have been taking birth control for decades, but often with very little knowledge of the science behind how birth control works, and the effects on your body. When choosing birth control, it’s important to know both the benefits and side effects of the options available.

Every woman is unique, with her individual thoughts, personality, body shape, and vagina. While we encourage women to embrace their uniqueness, it’s important to know when something isn’t quite right down there.

Do you frequently feel tired and weak? Are your periods heavier than normal? Keep reading to find out more about iron-deficiency anemia and how this common condition is treated.

Will I be able to get pregnant? Women are most fertile in their twenties and start to see a decrease in fertility around age 35. Around age 37, fertility declines more rapidly. By age 35, women have more than 50% odds of conceiving during their first year of trying. According to the CDC, around 10 […]

Despite the fact that nearly all of us have nipples, talking about them isn’t all that common. This leaves people with a lot of questions about everything from their nipple health to whether the look and feel of their nipples is normal. Keep reading to find out eight interesting facts about your nipples. Sore nipples […]

Written by: Nicole Sbordone, LCSW Click here to read Nicole’s Story: A Complicated Miscarriage (Part 1/2) After waiting a few cycles and having one last ultrasound to get the all clear in March of 2020, similar to the first pregnancy, I got pregnant right away. I had a feeling I was pregnant and so the positive […]

Miscarriages. One out of four women experience them. They’re common. So why are they rarely talked about? I told my husband it would take us at least a few months to get pregnant. I had been on birth control for most of my adult life and had struggled with an eating disorder during my teenage […]

Most women experience cramps and menstrual pain from time to time. But how do you know if the pain is just caused by your period or Endometriosis? An estimated 1 out of 10 women suffer from Endometriosis in the United States, however many remain undiagnosed.

Ever wonder why you get wet when you’re feeling aroused? Or maybe you’re curious why you sometimes notice a feeling of wetness during the normal course of your day-to-day life? The first thing to know is that while some people naturally produce more vaginal lubrication than others, this wetness is completely normal in most scenarios, especially when it’s not accompanied by any other signs or symptoms that seem out of the ordinary.

Amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, there’s been a surprising vaccine side effect that’s been drawing a lot of attention. It seems that swollen lymph nodes in the armpit and collarbone area are a fairly prominent side effect of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. These swollen lymph nodes are temporary and not a cause for concern, researchers say. But in some cases, they could be mistaken as a sign of breast cancer in mammogram results.

Many of us are familiar with the feeling of a urinary tract infection (UTI)—it can be uncomfortable, annoying, and painful, and often recurs time and time again. Many are also familiar with the unfortunate experience of getting a UTI after having sex, which can easily interfere with your sex life, especially if it becomes a chronic problem.

Getting your period twice in one month can be surprising, not to mention annoying and uncomfortable. And if you’ve never experienced this before, you also might find yourself worried that something concerning is going on in your body.

It’s no secret that our bodies don’t always feel the greatest while we’re menstruating and during the days prior. From cramps to bloating, fatigue, mood swings, and more, this can be a tough period of time to get through. Even worse is that it happens each month, making it feel as though there’s no end in sight. The good news is —you may be able to minimize some of the discomfort you experience during your menstrual cycle and premenstrual period with a few self-care and wellness tactics.

As the second most common type of cancer among women in the United States, breast cancer affects somewhere around one in eight women (12%) at some point in their lifetime. Though the death rates for this disease have fallen over the past few decades thanks to improved treatment and detection, the death rates are still […]

Bladder issues are extremely common among women, but for some reason they’re not talked about all that much. Some women find it embarrassing to talk about bladder conditions, and thus shy away from talking about what they’re experiencing with their physician or among other women.

It is no secret that sugar can have devastating effects on cardiac health and the waistline. However, scientific studies have also been able to increase evidence that supports the theory that high levels of sugar have negative effects on a child’s brain, from psychological wellbeing to cognitive function.

Your ovaries can become enlarged for many reasons. Some of these conditions are completely harmless and others are a cause for concern. Typically, an enlarged ovary is more concerning in a woman who has already reached menopause and is no longer ovulating, compared with someone who’s still menstruating. Follow along to learn about the various conditions can trigger the appearance of enlarged or swollen ovaries.

Some of the most common IUD-related concerns relate to IUD strings, so we’re here to fill you in on the most important information. Read on for some of the common questions women have about their IUD strings.

It’s only human to feel sad, alone, and detached from time to time. However, if these feelings stick around for 2 or more weeks and they’re interfering with your life, it could be clinical depression. Clinical depression (or major depressive disorder) manifests emotionally and physically. It is known to cause persistent feelings of sadness and […]

Anemia is a common health condition characterized by low red blood cell count that affects more than 3 million Americans. Having an insufficient amount of red blood cells can be problematic because the body’s cells are unable to get enough oxygen, leading to fatigue and other symptoms.

For many teens and women, seeing a gynecologist for the first time can be a daunting and fearful prospect. But the truth is, visiting a gynecologist isn’t actually a bad experience at all. Follow along as we let you know what to expect and answer some common questions related to seeing a gynecologist for the first time.