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Recognizing Postpartum Anxiety and Panic
You may have seen television advertisements with images of new parents looking very worried about giving their baby their first bath or doing the first diaper change. If you’re new to parenting, being...
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Eating Fish During Pregnancy
One of the myths that I hear the most from my patients is that fish is not a good food to eat during pregnancy, which cannot be further from the truth. Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty...
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Considering Contraception? You Have Long-Acting Options.
Contraceptives have existed for thousands of years. In ancient Greece and Rome, the use of a plant called silphium (found only in a small region of Libya) was so popular as a method of birth control...
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You’re Tracking Everything Else, Why Not Your Fertility?
So many people I know are tracking step counts, sleep cycles, nutrients and what they eat, heart rates, and more. However, most of the women I talk with have never learned that their bodies have...
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Contraceptive Failure? Your Emergency Contraception Options
Dr. Lilja Stefansson, OBGYN at Atrius Health, answers sensitive questions with straightforward answers. Q: Dear Dr. Stefansson – I am freaking out. The condom ripped the other night during sex. Right...
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Your Teen’s First Visit to the Gynecologist
Dr. Lilja Stefansson, OBGYN at Atrius Health, answers sensitive questions with straightforward answers. Dear Dr. Stefansson, my daughter is 13 years old and recently started her period. When does she...
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What to Know About Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, uncomfortable infections that can happen in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Anyone can develop a UTI,...
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How to Choose a Prenatal Vitamin
Dr. Lilja Stefansson, OB/GYN at Atrius Health, answers sensitive questions with straightforward answers. Dear Dr. Stefansson, I am trying to get pregnant, and my doctor told me to start a prenatal...
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Lacking Libido During Stressful Times
Dear Dr. S., where did my libido go? My partner and I have a good relationship. We have been together for 15 years, I feel safe, and I still like him! We have young kids, and we are both working from...
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Identifying and Treating Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are more common than you might think – about 75% of women will have one in their lifetime. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at...
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