Women’s Health
All that you need to know about fertility, your fertility options, and more. Here you’ll find all of your fertility facts.
Updated Vaccine Recommendations from Dr. Lynn Westphal
This post is current as of December 16, 2021 and will be updated as new CDC recommendations are released. This article was medically reviewed and authored by Dr. Lynn Westphal, […]
Why Preconception Testing Matters
You finally did it. You took a deep breath and scheduled a visit with a fertility specialist. You are ready to go! And suddenly, you have a laundry list of […]
Fighting Breast Cancer at 32
By: Renee Coakley (Kindbody Atlanta) Growing up, there were always clubs everyone wanted to join. These clubs could be based on hobbies, interests, personal growth, or often, what their friends […]
A Fall Soup for your PCOS Symptoms
By: Kriszta Tiwari, Certified Holistic Nutritionist Why this recipe is soothing for PCOS symptoms: Brassicas: Cauliflower and kale are rich in folate, vitamin C, vitamin Bs, K, iron, copper, calcium […]
Everything you wanted to know about PCOS.
WHAT IS PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of irregular menses in the United States and affects up to 1 in 10 women. While PCOS can […]
Fertility Struggles and Stigmas in the Black Community
Infertility affects 12% of all women up to age 44, but research suggests that black women are twice as likely to experience infertility as white women. However, only 8% of […]
Can Smoking Really Affect My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
By: Dr. Kara Ehlers Did you know that up to 13% of infertility might be caused by smoking? As a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist, I want my patients to be […]
5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Fertility Health
High school health class is often the last fertility health education most people receive. For many women, the main focus of their early reproductive years is to avoid pregnancy. When […]
Ask a Physician: What is minimal invasive gynecologic surgery?
I still remember the first time I ever saw a minimally invasive robotic surgery as an Ob/Gyn resident. The patient was a young woman suffering from large tumors in her […]
What to look out for if you think you may have PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal disorder. It is the most common reason that people will have irregular periods during their reproductive years. Here are some of the typical symptoms to look out for if you think you have PCOS