The Pap Test vs A Vaginal Exam

The Pap Test vs A Vaginal Exam

There might not be a public health screening program more successful than the pap test. After initiating routine screening for cervical cancer in women and people born with a cervix, cervical cancer rates have plummeted.  Although screening tests can be a valuable way...
Why a diagnosis of IBS matters.

Why a diagnosis of IBS matters.

If you have ever been assigned a diagnosis of IBS, you may not have felt particularly connected to the term.  In the past, the term IBS felt like a ‘catch all’ diagnosis that patients were awarded with if they had non-specific digestive symptoms where we couldn’t find...
What if your cramps are something more?

What if your cramps are something more?

Menstrual cramps are almost a universal experience, with most menstruating people experiencing menstrual cramps at some point during their lifetime. Cramps have been shown in research studies to affect a person’s participation in work, school and sport and is a...