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What Is The Difference Between STIs and STDs?

April 12, 2022

STDs and STIs are common abbreviations you have most likely heard, but what exactly are they, and what is the difference between them? To start, let’s go over what their abbreviations stand for. An STD is a sexually transmitted disease, and an STI is a sexually transmitted infection. As you can see by the names, the most significant difference is one is an infection, …

HIV and other STDs

October 20, 2021

Quick Facts, Signs & Symptoms, STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

Despite the increase in information about sexually transmitted infections – otherwise known as STIs – there is still some confusion and misunderstanding about them. An STI is an infection that is passed through contact with semen or vaginal fluid. You may not be aware you carry an active infection. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are some of the most frequently diagnosed types of STIs among young …

Prenatal Vs. Postpartum Depression

October 4, 2021

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Signs & Symptoms, Support

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

Mental health is an important topic that has been often ignored in the past. Luckily things have changed in recent times and more attention is given to understanding conditions like depression, anxiety, and others. Prenatal and postpartum depression is relatively common among pregnant women and new mothers, so it’s important to know the signs so that you can seek proper treatment. About 1 in …

4 Facts about Miscarriage

June 16, 2021

Miscarriage, Signs & Symptoms, Support

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

The topic of miscarriage is still considered taboo in many circles today, despite easy access to research and anecdotal material. Miscarriage is the term for a baby’s death while still in the womb. There is not a definitive reason or cause for most miscarriages, although there are some strong correlations to chromosomal abnormalities as a major factor. Here are four facts about miscarriage you …

Am I Pregnant? 12 Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms to Look For

February 9, 2021

Pregnancy, Signs & Symptoms

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

Feeling like you may be pregnant is a life-altering feeling. Whether joyous, confused, or frightened, it’s important to understand possible pregnancy signs and symptoms upfront. If you have any indication you may be pregnant, take a pregnancy test as quickly as possible. Early signs of pregnancy tend to differ from one woman to the next, but knowing what those symptoms look like can …

6 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

February 4, 2021

Signs & Symptoms

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

As Valentine’s Day draws near, you probably hear lots of talk about how to celebrate your relationship, grow your intimacy, or even how to meet someone during the pandemic. However, as important as those things are, many people struggle with trauma because of an unhealthy relationship. Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse sadly is very common, and there are signs that a relationship either is …

Ectopic Pregnancy Signs and Why It Happens

November 10, 2020

Pregnancy, Signs & Symptoms, What to Expect

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

Ectopic pregnancy is an unknown but still common experience. In fact, ectopic pregnancy occurs in about 2% of pregnancies each year in the United States alone. This adds up to around 12,000 American women, and the rates are higher in less developed countries. So what is ectopic pregnancy? How can you recognize the symptoms? And why do ectopic pregnancies happen? We’ll answer these questions …

Do you have perinatal anxiety?

August 5, 2020

Pregnancy, Signs & Symptoms, What to Expect

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

Pregnancy is a season of intense emotional and physical change. If the pregnancy is unplanned, it’s likely you will have lots of feelings about the situation and how to move forward. These concerns can carry into the postpartum time. Unplanned pregnancies are one of the more common risk factors for developing perinatal anxiety and depression. So what is perinatal anxiety and how do you …

How Does the Morning After Pill Work?

June 25, 2020

Abortion, Abortion Pill, Morning After Pill, Pregnancy, Signs & Symptoms, Unplanned Pregnancy

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

The “Morning After Pill”. Plan B. No matter how it’s called, the purpose of these medications is for emergency contraception. How does it work? Is it similar to the abortion pill? What are the side effects? We will answer all of these questions and more in this blog post. HOW DOES THE MORNING AFTER PILL WORK? The Morning After Pill is not the abortion …

What is Gonorrhea?

May 18, 2020

Ghonorrhea, Signs & Symptoms, STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

WHAT IS GONORRHEA? What do you know about gonorrhea? Although it is a common sexually transmitted disease, you might still have questions. How can how you can get infected? How do you spread it? What are the common symptoms? Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that you can get infected with through vaginal, oral, or anal sex if your sexual partner carries it. This is …

Not #MeToo?

April 22, 2020

Signs & Symptoms

Posted by admin-clinic

Not #MeToo? // The MeToo movement was founded in 2006 to bring awareness of and protest to the growing problem of sexual violence in our nation. The initial vision of the MeToo movement was to help survivors of sexual violence heal by connecting them with programs, practical help and community resources in addition to efforts to interrupt the cycle of recurring sexual violence. …

Signs and Symptoms: Anxiety and Depression

September 18, 2019

Signs & Symptoms

Posted by admin-clinic

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Anxiety & Depression Life has its ups and downs for everyone, and as a result we can quickly swing between the positive and negative feelings associated with life events. Feeling sad or anxious is normal for everyone, but sometimes when difficult situations become long-term or extremely stressful, our mental and emotional state can lapse into more serious levels of anxiety …

Human Trafficking – What is it?

May 29, 2019

Signs & Symptoms

Posted by admin-clinic

Human Trafficking – What is it? It’s a phrase we are hearing more and more about on the news, internet, social media and other groups we may be involved with. By definition, human trafficking is “the action or practice of illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purpose of forced labor or sexual exploitation.” It is, in fact, …

Signs and Symptoms: Post-Partum Depression

April 17, 2019

Pregnancy, Signs & Symptoms

Posted by admin-clinic

Signs and Symptoms: Post-Partum Depression Post-partum literally means “after childbirth”. In the days and months following the arrival of a new baby a woman’s body has to adjust hormonally and physically back to “normal”. Women typically can continue to be emotional and experience a wide range of thoughts and feelings from joy to worry as they acclimate to the new demands and responsibilities of …

Abuse Signs and Symptoms

March 27, 2019

Signs & Symptoms

Posted by admin-clinic

Abuse Signs and Symptoms Domestic violence/abuse can take many forms (physical, sexual, verbal, emotional) and it is not always observable. It is a “pattern of behavior used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.” It is not always possible to tell if a relationship will become abusive and can develop as time goes on. It can …

Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS) – How At Risk Are You?

February 13, 2019

Abortion, Signs & Symptoms

Posted by admin-clinic

Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS) – How At Risk Are You? Up to 70% of women who have had an abortion fall into high risk for PAS. PAS is a type of post-traumatic stress and is defined as the stress reaction experienced by women after having an abortion. The following are factors that can determine how severely a woman experiences PAS symptoms: A crisis surrounding …

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