by Lauren Crigler | Sep 7, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: Morning sickness — nausea and sometimes vomiting during early pregnancy — affects most expecting mothers, and despite the name, it can strike any time of day. Simple remedies like eating small, frequent meals, staying hydrated, trying ginger, and adjusting your...
by Lauren Crigler | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: A missed period with a negative pregnancy test is more common than you might think. The most likely explanations include testing too early, stress, significant weight changes, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, excessive exercise, or perimenopause. In most cases, your...
by Lauren Crigler | Aug 23, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: Breast pain before your period — called cyclical mastalgia — is one of the most common premenstrual symptoms and is usually caused by normal hormonal fluctuations. It typically appears in the week or two before your period and goes away once bleeding begins....
by Lauren Crigler | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. They’re extremely common — affecting up to 80% of women by age 50 — yet many women don’t realize they have them. Key symptoms include heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pain...
by Lauren Crigler | Aug 7, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: Tracking ovulation helps you understand your cycle, time conception, and spot hormonal imbalances early. The most reliable methods include basal body temperature (BBT) charting, ovulation predictor kits (OPKs), cervical mucus monitoring, cycle tracking apps,...
by Lauren Crigler | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: Most women should begin cervical cancer screening at age 21 with a Pap smear every three years. Starting at 30, you have the option of a Pap smear plus HPV co-testing every five years, which is now the preferred approach for many women. Screening is typically...
by Lauren Crigler | Jul 23, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: Pelvic pain during pregnancy is incredibly common — most of it is caused by normal physical changes like round ligament pain, loosening joints, and the growing uterus. But some types of pelvic pain do warrant prompt attention, including sharp or severe pain,...
by Lauren Crigler | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: If you’ve had a previous C-section and are pregnant again, you have a choice: attempt a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) or schedule a repeat cesarean. Both are safe options for the right candidates. The decision depends on factors like your reason for...
by Lauren Crigler | Jul 7, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: An ovulation calculator uses your cycle length and last period date to estimate when you’re most likely to ovulate — and when you’re most fertile. While it’s a helpful starting point, it works best for women with regular cycles. If your cycles...
by Lauren Crigler | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog
TL;DR: Most guidelines recommend that women at average risk start annual mammograms at age 40. Women with higher risk — due to family history, genetic factors, or other conditions — may need to start earlier or screen more frequently. Your OB/GYN is the best person to...
