The Women’s Health Blog

06/30/22

Rep. Sara Jacobs On Egg Freezing: Why and How She’s Doing It

Representative Sara Jacobs froze her eggs a year ago. Now, she’s fighting to make reproductive assistance affordable for more families.

06/17/22

Why Does Pregnancy Cause Foot Pain? What to Do About It

Aching, swollen feet is a well-known pregnancy side effect. But why does it happen and what can we do to prevent it (or at least make it more comfortable)?

06/02/22

Trans Men Are Avoiding the Gynecologist: Why is Transgender Gynecology Important?

Who needs to see a gynecologist? OB/GYNs aren’t just for cis women. Learn about the importance of gynecological care for trans and nonbinary patients.

05/20/22

10 Vaginal Health Tips from a Noted Gynecologist

Vaginal health is a key component of overall good health. Here are 10 tips from top LA OB/GYN Dr. Aliabadi to keep your vagina healthy!

05/05/22

How Effective is the HPV Vaccine for our Kids and Young Adults? VERY!

HPV vaccine hesitancy is still far too common. The HPV vaccine has been proven safe and effective for preventing HPV-related cancers.

04/22/22

Can I have a healthy pregnancy after recurrent miscarriage?

There is nothing more heart breaking than the loss of a child. But with proper care, you can have a healthy baby even after recurrent pregnancy loss.

04/07/22

Gender Bias in Healthcare: Do Women Receive Worse Care?

For hundreds of years women were excluded from medicine, meaning most healthcare is based on male bodies. This gender bias in healthcare hurts women.

03/25/22

Victory for Science! HIV Cured for the First Time in a Woman

For the first time, a female patient has been cured of HIV. This experimental treatment could someday offer hope to more patients with HIV.

03/14/22

My Patient is Having a Miracle Baby after Uterine Septum Surgery!

A patient with a large septate uterus is pregnant after undergoing uterine septum correction surgery. So happy for her and her family!

03/10/22

Indigenous Women’s “Little Devils” Softball Team Tackles Competitors and Sexism

An Indigenous women’s softball team is catching international attention for beating opponents and sexism – while still wearing traditional dresses.

02/24/22

Sexuality After Menopause: How to Keep Having Great Sex

Society tends to assume women just stop having sex as they get older. But with a little extra work, you can keep having great sex after menopause.

02/11/22

Is There a Best Time to Fall Asleep for Heart Health?

Sleep is important for overall health. But recent studies suggest when you sleep may be just as or more important than how long you sleep.

01/27/22

What We Do and Don’t Know About Kindness (New Research)

Do you find yourself wishing you could be kinder? Or that other people would be more kind? New research explores what we do and don’t know about kindness.

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01/13/22

Is acetaminophen safe for pregnancy? Maybe not!

There are plenty of limitations when you’re pregnant. Should acetaminophen during pregnancy be the next restricted medication?

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01/03/22

Drumroll please! Here are the Top 218 Baby Names of 2021!

There’s something exciting about baby names. Whether you’ve got a baby on the way or are just curious, here are the top baby names of 2021!

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12/16/21

Why is it so hard to find an endometriosis specialist?

1 in 10 women in the US have endometriosis, but struggle to find treatment. If you can’t see Dr. Aliabadi, here are tips on finding an endometriosis specialist near you!