There’s a dizzying array of health care information out there—some reliable, others not. As we head into 2020, you may be considering a list of resolutions to help you live a healthier life. Our Certified Nurse Midwives have some great tips and wonderful information to help you. As the leading OBGYNs in Chapel Hill and […]
“If I douche with Coke, I won’t get pregnant.” Some birth control myths seem silly. In reference to the one above, douching – with anything – will not kill sperm. Still, many convincing contraception myths remain. Understanding the truth about birth control methods—such as an IUD or Implanon— can help you separate fact from fiction. […]
The medical term for painful periods is dysmenorrhea, and for millions of women, it turns their life upside down for several days every month. For many, it’s an annoying inconvenience. For others, the pain develops to a point where it makes day-to-day life difficult at best. It’s more often found in women who have heavy periods.