Metta Siebert and Hanna Thompson, 35, aren’t only identical twins. They’re also mirror images of each other. Thompson is left-handed while Siebert’s right-handed. Their facial features are the same but flipped. Growing up, they did nearly everything together, including attending the same college. Siebert, who lives in Kansas City, says she and Thompson, who lives… Continue reading These identical twins both have breast cancer. Here’s their story
In October, Dawn Romano will have her 12th surgery since her double mastectomy in February 2016. She hopes this one is her last. Romano, 53, is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Her first diagnosis led to 33 rounds of radiation. Eight years later, her skin was so damaged it refused to heal after her mastectomy.… Continue reading Cancer survivors share their post-mastectomy experiences
Most babies born today are birthed the same way they were 100 years ago, but technology associated with childbirth has changed tremendously. Technological advancements with prenatal care have helped save the lives of thousands of mothers and babies thanks to early diagnosis and intervention. Examples of technology innovations include ultrasonography for diagnosis of genetic problems… Continue reading These technological developments in labor and delivery have saved lives
As if women didn’t have enough to worry about, childbirth and aging can cause issues like incontinence, vaginal laxity and dryness. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 40 percent of women also suffer from various forms of sexual dysfunction like arousal issues, decreased orgasms and excessive pressure during intercourse. And that’s no… Continue reading Here’s how vaginal rejuvenation actually works
Menopause arrives too early for some women and stays way beyond its welcome for others. This impolite guest carries a variety of symptoms including low libido, fatigue, weight gain and hot flashes. For years, hormone replacement therapy was routinely used to treat menopausal symptoms. In the early 2000’s, large clinical studies showed possible health hazards,… Continue reading Are hormone injections safe? We dug in to find out
Often referred to as a “silent killer,” ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases a woman can have. One in 78 women is at risk of developing ovarian cancer in her lifetime, and of those diagnosed, 60 to 70 percent are found in the advanced stages, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr.… Continue reading Keep an eye out for these ovarian cancer symptoms before it’s too late
