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At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN‘s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

A visit to the doctor can come with a lot of questions and anxiety—and that's even more true for a teen's first gynecology exam. But it doesn't have to be an intimidating experience! From knowing when ...

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What if we told you a visit to your OB-GYN doesn't have to be painful? The Nella Speculum is an FDA-registered device that's slim, quiet and created with real women in mind. If you've ever dreaded the ...

(BPT) – Cervical Health Awareness Month in January serves as an important reminder that cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can actually be prevented with regular screening. Thanks to the ...

At 38 years old, after a breakup, a move and a series of dating app experiences that served only to provide my comedian friend with material for an entire year of stand-up shows, I decided to pursue ...

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