Pelvic organ prolapse is an uncomfortable condition that’s made worse by being a sensitive subject for people to talk about. Despite this difficulty, it’s important to know what pelvic organ prolapse is.
Pelvic pain can be nebulous. As a result, it is sometimes dismissed by women as something benign that will eventually go away on its own. However, pelvic pain is a very real condition that should be addressed if it continues for two weeks or more.
Missing a period for several months or having irregular intervals between periods that may be accompanied with abnormally heavy bleeding, may be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.
The condition, formerly called fatty liver disease, is now called steatotic liver disease as an umbrella term. Steatosis is a medical term that health care providers use to describe a fat buildup in an organ.
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a deep vein. Most often occurring in the legs, these clots can also occur less commonly in the arm, under the clavicle or in the belly.
Understanding the signs of a sexually transmitted infection, or STI, is crucial for seeking timely medical care. Alyssa Fischer, APRN-CNM, shares seven common signs of STIs.
Asthma is a common but potentially life-threatening condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 13 people in the United States live with asthma.
When you think of sports medicine, elite athletes and complex surgeries might come to mind. However, any active individual can benefit from sports medicine.
