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For various reasons, many women wait until they’re in their 30’s before starting a family. This society shift over the last few decades has lead to women having children later in life. Fertility declines with age and as strange as it may sound, a pregnancy in women over age 35 is called a ‘geriatric pregnancy.’…
Endometriosis is a condition that can affect 10-15% of women between the ages of 15 to 49. It can start as early as the onset of menses and may not even resolve with menopause. In this condition, endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. This includes places such as the ovaries, intestines, and in the…
Arousal is an important part of physical relationships. When this occurs in an individual with vaginal tissue, the vagina will normally lubricate itself. But what happens when this isn’t the case? When would your body start to produce less lubricant? What does reduced lubrication feel like? Penetrative intercourse without lubricant may be painful (dyspareunia) and may…
When is it safe to return to running after having a baby? While there is not a perfect prescription for exercise that applies to every mother during this period, there are a few things to consider before jumping back into your prior level of pre-pregnancy exercise. Wait at least 12 weeks New mothers are typically…
TRICARE has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They’ve said that the goal is to encourage more use of “high-value” treatments for low back pain. Understanding what they mean by “high-value” vs “low-value” treatment can help us see the direction healthcare payers…