
Can Endometriosis Be Genetic?
Can endometriosis be genetic? We’ll explore the genetic links to endometriosis and how our board-certified OB/GYNs at Cherokee Women's Health ...

Modern Advances in Treating Endometriosis
Cherokee Women's Health is at the forefront of treating endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting millions of women worldwide, characterized by ...

Heavy Periods After Stopping Birth Control
One unexpected side effect that often catches people off guard is heavy periods after discontinuing birth control. For many women, ...

Thyroid Disorders and Heavy Periods: The Hormonal Link
For many women, thyroid disorders can lead to a cascade of symptoms, one of the most disruptive being heavy menstrual ...

Heavy Periods in Your 40s: Perimenopause or More?
Could your heavy periods be perimenopause, or something more? If you’re in your 40s and noticing that your periods are ...

Interstitial Cystitis
Also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition characterized by bladder pressure, pain, and ...

Understanding PMS vs. PMDD
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) are two conditions that significantly impact many women during their reproductive years ...

Prolonged Urinary Leaks: The Affect on Women’s Skin
For women dealing with incontinence, prolonged exposure to urinary leaks can significantly impact skin health. The continuous presence of moisture, ...

Urinalysis: A Key Diagnostic Tool for Understanding Urinary Incontinence
Urinalysis is one of the fundamental diagnostic tools used to diagnose urinary incontinence, a condition that affects millions of women ...

Taking Control of Overactive Bladder Syndrome
Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a medical condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing significant disruptions to daily life ...

9 Tips to Help Control Urinary Incontinence
According to the American Urological Association, the definition of urinary incontinence (UI) is “the involuntary loss of urine.” It’s common ...

Do I Have Bacterial Vaginosis or a Yeast Infection?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections are common vaginal conditions that share some symptoms so it can be difficult to ...

Why Does Sex Hurt So Much? Understanding Vaginismus
Vaginismus is a sensitive topic that affects many women around the world. This condition involves involuntary muscle contractions around the ...

Is This Type of Pain During Sex Normal?
Barb, a 50-year-old woman, often wondered if the type of pain she experienced during sex was normal. In a world ...

Nancy’s Journey of Triumph Against Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB)
Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) began to disrupt Nancy's daily life at age 50. As a dedicated teacher, a loving mother, ...