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By LeAnn Croft, PT MS, Croft Physical Therapy Ltd. Millions of Americans may be suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and not know it. The symptoms of PFD include pelvic pain, abdominal pa...
By: Poonam McAllister, Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Kegel (KAY-gul or KEY-gul) exercises are frequently recommended as a way to prepare for childbirth, reduce the risk...
By: Joseph Santiago, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology Care Associates, S.C For most women, menstrual periods are a simple fact of life. However, some women experience excessive or heavy menstrual b...
By: Jeffrey S. Pfeiffer, MD, FACOG, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Decatur Memorial Hospital By the age of 60, one in three women in the United States will have a hysterectomy, making it t...
By: Katherine Widerborg, M.D., FACS Women who are regularly doing a monthly Breast Self Exam (which should be all women) may find that they feel a lump or lumps. The thing to remember is that you...
By: Joseph Santiago, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology Care Associates It is estimated that each year 600,000 women in the United States undergo hysterectomies, making hysterectomy the second most co...
By: Jeffrey S. Poulter, M.D., FACS Breast care is a significant focus in women’s health. Gone are the days of putting our heads in the sand if a lump is felt. Thankfully, education and improved tr...
By: Rachel Wakefield, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center An estimated 192,370 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. this year, according to the North American Association of Central Ca...
By: Allison Hebron, IWU Intern & Becky Powell RN, MS, AOCN Health Educator, Community Cancer Center Would you be surprised to hear that only 57% of the women 40 years of age or older in our commun...
By: Jeffrey S. Poulter, M.D., FACS What is the perfect breast shape and size? It’s whatever is right for you. But, is it attainable? I guess it depends on how long you’ve been waiting. As a te...