It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know menstrual cramps are normal. But what if it seems like this time is the worst out of all the other times? As much as 29 percent of women experience severe menstrual cramps that are bad enough to require medical attention. Women's health physician Kirtly Jones, MD, tells you how to identify whether or not your menstrual cramps are normal.
It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know menstrual cramps are normal. But what if it seems like this time is the worst out of all the other times? As much as 29 percent of women experience severe menstrual cramps that are bad enough to require medical attention. Women's health physician Kirtly Jones, MD, tells you how to identify whether or not your menstrual cramps are normal.
Vasectomy is simple, safe, and shockingly underused in the United States. When a couple decides they are done having children, who takes on the responsibility of permanent birth control? Women's health expert Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, dives into the facts, myths, and cultural differences around vasectomy, and explains why this 15-minute procedure might be the better choice for many couples. Learn about options, reversibility, and how vasectomy plays into broader conversations about gender, autonomy, and equality in family planning.
