Vaginal dryness often stems from a decline in estrogen levels, a common occurrence during menopause. Estrogen plays a crucial role in keeping vaginal tissues healthy, lubricated, and elastic. So, when estrogen levels drop, this can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulties with sexual intercourse. Many women feel embarrassed or resigned to living with vaginal dryness.…
Morning sickness – as it’s often called – can be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. For many, nausea often starts around the sixth week and peaks around the eighth to twelfth week. Fortunately, most women experience an improvement in the second trimester, but some will have nausea throughout their pregnancy. The exact cause…
Menopause is often viewed through a lens of negativity – an event marked by discomfort, challenges, and a sense of loss. But perhaps it’s time we rethink how we view this transformative period in a woman’s life. Menopause is a natural and universal experience shared by millions of women around the world. Menopause is not…
You probably know a lot about your own body, but do you know everything you need to know about your own vaginal health? We are here to help! Let’s cover some facts (some known, perhaps some unknown) about your vagina because, like anything else, the more you know the better you’re able to make quality…
May is National Osteoporosis Month “Healthy Bones are Always in Style” As some have said, osteoporosis is a childhood disease with old age consequences. What does this mean? The bone mass that we build in our early years is an important determinant of lifelong skeletal health and there is work to be done at EVERY…
Whether it’s a purple shirt, hat, sunglasses or more, wear your favorite purple gear to help “Make Lupus Visible” – the campaign slogan offered up by The Lupus Foundation of America. This campaign challenges the lupus community to join together across the country to raise awareness of the physical, emotional and economic impact of lupus.…
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE ANOTHER NEW ADDITION TO THE BLOOM OB/GYN TEAM DR. AZZA ABDALLA Dr. Azza Abdalla is a board certified OB/GYN who was born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in South Carolina. She greatly values spending time with her patients so she may provide them with the information, guidance, and counseling…
Every year, the month of April is dedicated to Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness And if there’s one thing we’ve learned in the past few years it’s that infection prevention is key to optimal health! Social distancing, frequent hand washing and mask wearing somehow feel more routine, more regular – a “new normal”, if you will. …
MARCH INTO LITERACY: March is National Reading Month! “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” -Dr. Seuss In honor of the birthday of one of America’s most admired authors and illustrators, Theodor (Dr. Seuss) Geisel, March is designated as National Reading…
How much time have you wasted searching for techniques to help you use your time wisely? Using your time wisely can reduce stress, increase productivity, give you more energy for free time and increase focus – all of which can help you reach your goals faster. In recognition of National Time Management Month, we wanted…
CERVICAL CANCER: THE BASICS In 2023, it’s estimated that 14,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and an estimated 4000 will die from it. Hispanic women have the highest likelihood of developing cervical cancer and black women are the most likely to die from it. But here’s the good news – increasing vaccination rates…
New Year’s resolutions – we jump into January with the best intentions to live better and be healthier. But by the end of the first week, 1 in 4 of us have thrown in the towel and most by the end of the month. Goals that are too vague, broad or lofty are hard to…