Women’s Health

by Dr. Janet Matuszek

I get asked this all the time.  What is better for that “area”.  Well…it is a individual choice.

Shaving cuts the hair down to the level of the skin.  While quick and inexpensive, we all know that stubbles can develop as well as breakouts…especially in this St. Louis humid, hot weather.    In addition, shaving products with scents can cause some women to have an allergic reaction.  So best to use sensitive, perfume free shaving creams/lotions.  Also better ...

By: Rachel Bender WHNP-BC

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a large problem in the United States. IPV is defined as violence committed by a spouse, ex-spouse, current or former boyfriend/girlfriend.  IPV occurs in both homosexual as well as heterosexual relationships.  Although both men and women are affected, research demonstrates that women are much more likely to suffer physical and psychological injuries.  Despite IPV being a well-known public health issue, few understand the magnitude.  According to a study funded by the Center ...

By: Rachel Bender WHNP

Often times during the summer months we see an increase in the amount of women who develop yeast infections.  This increase is due to prolonged exposure of the vagina to warm, dark, wet environments (ie:wet swim suits) that facilitate the growth of yeast.  Symptoms of yeast infections typically include itching of the labia, pain/burning when urinating, redness and irritation of the labia and vulva, white, clumpy, cottage cheese like discharge.  As you can image, the symptoms are ...

By: Rachel Bender

Fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women.  Fibroids effect 50% of the female population.  They are benign clusters of uterine tissue.  They can grow inside the uterine cavity, inside the wall of the uterus, or on the outside edge of the uterus.  Currently, science does not know what causes fibroids, however, we do know that estrogen can make them grow.  Therefore, they can grow a lot during pregnancy and shrink during menopause.  Because fibroids are so ...

by Angie Warner, WHNP

If you were to look at a job description for a Mom you would likely find listed… maid, chef, therapist, chauffeur, nurse, cheerleader, boss, hair dresser, homework advisor, peace keeper, referee, teacher, coach, snuggler, story teller, waitress, shopper, personal assistant, ATM… and the list goes on and on.  I am certain there are many of you that can add quite a few more duties ...

By: Rachel Bender WHNP

Hot flashes are considered a “vasomotor” symptom of menopause or peri-menopause.  Hot flashes occur because your brain is no longer getting the amount of estrogen that it once did and can no longer regulate temperature as well as before.  Prior to menopause, if you are cold your body shivers to make you warmer, and if you are hot, your body sweats to cool you down to keep you “comfortable”.  This comfort area is called the thermo neutral ...