Vaginal dryness is a common concern that can affect women at any stage of life. While occasional dryness may not seem serious, persistent symptoms can lead to discomfort, affect intimacy, and impact overall quality of life. Unfortunately, many women are hesitant to bring it up with their healthcare provider, often assuming it is just part…
Between internet searches, well-meaning friends, and outdated beliefs, it can be hard to separate truth from fiction. The truth is that contraception is highly personal, and what works best for one person may not be the right fit for another. In this blog, we’ll address some of the most common myths about birth control and…
Some infections and diseases get transmitted through means like sneezing on someone or touching an object contaminated with germs. Other infections, known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are transmitted by sexual contact with another person. If you’re diagnosed with an STD, you can transmit it to another person by engaging in sexual contact again too quickly.…
If you’ve ever discussed conditions that are sexually transmitted with a medical professional, you’ve probably heard the terms sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These labels are often used interchangeably, but did you know they don’t actually have the same meaning? Although there are differences between STIs and STDs, both are medical conditions that…
If you’re sexually active by participating in any kind of sexual activity involving your genitals or a partner’s genitals, you could contract a sexually transmitted disease. When diagnosed, STDs are usually treatable or manageable, but not every STD initially causes symptoms. To catch and treat asymptomatic STDs early, our experienced OB/GYN and nurse practitioner providers at The Ob-Gyn Center, Northwest offer STD…
Did you know that chlamydia is the leading sexually transmitted disease in the United States? When people think of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), they often think of the most common maladies such as gonorrhea, HIV, and herpes. However, there are more than 25 well-documented, highly contagious STDs that can prove detrimental to the health of…