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...
View ArticleWhat 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,...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleLacking 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...
View ArticleIdentifying 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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