Reproductive Health

‘Tis the season once again when many of us prepare to see our loved ones for the holidays. And once again, many of us might find ourselves anxiously anticipating invasive questions about, well, everything. This is especially true for people who identify as women or gender minorities, who may feel distinct pressures to have relationships, Read more…

There are lots of different types of “pills” related to pregnancy. It’s most helpful to break them into two categories: 1: Contraceptives PREVENT someone from becoming pregnant. 2: Different types of pills are used when there is ALREADY an established pregnancy. It’s mifepristone, from this second group, whose FDA approval is currently being contested in Read more…

The FDA is asking companies to remove black box warnings on hormone therapy for menopause, and many experts agree. A black box warning, which appears in a black-bordered box on a medication, is a warning to healthcare providers that the medication may cause serious adverse effects. The original black box warning for hormone therapy was Read more…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…

Any update on sexually transmitted infection prevention? Well as a matter of fact, yes there is! There is an exciting update on sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. And sexually transmitted infection prevention is one of the things that makes this Nerd go all starry-eyed! 🤩 ✨ Medication prevention for chlamydia and syphilis (less effective for Read more…

The Glucola test is given to pregnant people to test for gestational diabetes and is both necessary and safe. Untreated gestational diabetes can have serious health consequences for both the pregnant person and the baby. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes occurs when a person has elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy. In gestational diabetes, Read more…

Q: Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?! A: To answer this question we need to discuss three different things: 1️⃣ Biological sex (body characteristics), 2️⃣ Gender expression (how we communicate our gender to the world), and 3️⃣ Gender identity (our sense of self). 1️⃣ Biological sex refers to the different types Read more…

Cycle Syncing is a methodology when you shift your exercise and eating habits based on your menstrual cycle. The science isn’t completely clear on whether there’s a benefit, but as long as the habits are healthy, there’s no harm in trying. TL;DR: Try to aim for at least 2.5 hours a week of movement that Read more…

Q: How do sex chromosomes determine our reproductive body parts? A: Biologic sex is much less straightforward than most of us have been taught. Humans come in a variety of combinations of body parts (anatomy), hormones, and X and Y chromosomes. Most people either have XY chromosomes and develop typical male anatomy or have XX Read more…