Virginia Center For Women

Menopause Counseling & Treatment Options

posted: May 11, 2022.

Discover simple solutions to ease menopause symptoms. Yes, all women will go through menopause, but what women shouldn’t have to go through are night sweats, weight gain, hair loss, and other Read more

What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

posted: Dec. 10, 2021.

According to the CDC, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female reproductive disorders and also one of the most common causes of infertility. While PCOS often Read more

Vaginal Stones: What You Need To Know

posted: Dec. 01, 2021.

We’ve all heard about kidney stones or even gallbladder stones, but you may not realize that stones can also develop in the vagina. Vaginal stones, medically known as colpolithiasis, are Read more

Treatment for a Vaginal Cyst

posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Harmless lumps and bumps can develop just about anywhere on the body, including the vagina. While some cysts are rather small and painless, vaginal cysts can cause pain, discomfort, and Read more

Pregnancy and UTI

posted: Oct. 29, 2021.

Pregnancy can leave women more vulnerable to other complications, such as UTI. A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is the result of bacteria in the urethra that leads to an Read more

Natural Ways to Induce Labor

posted: Oct. 13, 2021.

After waiting months to meet your sweet new baby, the discomfort of the third trimester can be hard to handle. You will likely be swollen, exhausted, and sore––not to mention Read more

Uterine Fibroids and Pregnancy

posted: Sep. 20, 2021.

Uterine fibroids are common benign growths that develop within the lining of the uterus. While this problem is common among young women, particularly of child-bearing age, you may be concerned Read more

Understanding Gestational Diabetes

posted: Aug. 27, 2021.

Even if you’ve never been diagnosed with diabetes, some women can develop diabetes during pregnancy. This is known as gestational diabetes and is often diagnosed by the 24th week of Read more

What Is a Postpartum Hemorrhage?

posted: Aug. 06, 2021.

Postpartum hemorrhage occurs when there is severe and prolonged bleeding of 500ml or more that occurs within 24 hours after giving birth. This often occurs after the placenta has been Read more

Osteoporosis and Menopause

posted: Jul. 26, 2021.

Menopause occurs when a woman no longer has her period for a full year. While menopause can occur in a woman’s 40s, these days the average age is 51 for Read more

What Is Advanced Maternal Age?

posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

In the US, more and more women are deciding to have children later in life. Of course, as women wait until their mid-to-late 30s or even 40s to have children Read more

What Is Vaginal Agenesis?

posted: Jun. 24, 2021.

Vaginal agenesis is a rare congenital condition that impacts the development of a baby’s reproductive system. As a result, a baby girl may be born without certain reproductive organs or Read more

Choosing the Right Birth Control for You

posted: May 26, 2021.

Birth control isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to family planning. What is considered ideal birth control for one woman won’t be the ideal option for another. This is why it’s important Read more

Tracking Your Pregnancy Milestones

posted: May 11, 2021.

It might feel like those nine months are a blur of excitement, rollercoaster emotions, and planning, but each new milestone and development can be exciting for soon-to-be parents. During your Read more

Understanding the Postpartum Process

posted: Apr. 20, 2021.

The postpartum period is defined as the first six weeks after delivery. During this time, new moms are dealing with everything from breastfeeding and changes in sleep to the ups Read more

Should I Get Tested for HPV?

posted: Apr. 07, 2021.

HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that is found in nearly 79 million Americans at this very moment. About 80 percent of men and women who are Read more