Latest Women's Health Shows
New HER Program Aims to Decrease Unplanned Pregnancy in Utah
Oct 27, 2016According to some studies, almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned – with most of those occurring at either the “wrong time” or being “unwanted.” But what if all women had the information and access, at no cost, to plan their pregnancy? University of Utah Health C ... Read More
What Are the Seven Domains of Health in Women?
Oct 21, 2016A woman’s holistic sense of health is more than just her cholesterol levels or blood pressure. It’s an interconnected web of factors from the physical and emotional to the social and spiritual. These seven domains of health are explored in a new book edited by Read More
How to Get a Checkup on Your Seven Domains of Health
Oct 21, 2016Many women take a more holistic approach to their health, including aspects of emotional and social wellness into account. But is your doctor taking into account the whole picture of your health? Dr. Kathleen Digre and Dr ... Read More
Steps You Can Take to Decrease Ovarian Cancer Risk
Oct 13, 2016Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly cancers in women. It has no early detection test and the early warning signs are easy to miss. So what steps can you take to help decrease your risk of developing ovarian cancer? According to Read More
When Can I Stop Using Birth Control?
Sep 29, 2016You’ve been good about family planning, You’ve had the children you want, when you want. You’ve always used birth control, but when can you stop? For most women, it is when they enter menopause, but some birth control methods can make it difficult to tell when you are menopausal. OBGYN Read More
Treating Depression During Pregnancy
Sep 28, 2016It is estimated that one in five women will experience depression during pregnancy or after the birth of their child. Many women describe feelings of guilt, isolation or feeling trapped, yet don’t seek treatment for their condition. Dr. Maria Muzik, director of the Women and Infants Health Clinic ... Read More
Concerns About Breastfeeding? Lactation Specialist Can Help
Sep 15, 2016Breastfeeding should be easy. All mammals do it, but as a new mother, if you have questions, who do you talk to? OBGYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones sits down with Mary Erickson, a lactation specialist at the University of Utah ... Read More