Women's Health

Health in Your 40s

Written by Dr. Patricia Boken, Community Volunteers in Medicine

The first rule is to take care of yourself. Dr. Patricia Boken, Community Volunteers in Medicine In our 40s women are often trying to balance their job, children and aging parents. We find we’re taking care of everyone else and,…

Health in Your 30s

Written by Dr. Eduardo Mercurio, Chester County Hospital, OB/GYN

Are you pregnancy ready? Boost your chances for a healthy baby Dr. Eduardo Mercurio, Chester County Hospital, OB/GYN As you reach specific milestones in life or enter a certain stage in a relationship, you may start thinking about becoming pregnant.…

Understanding Breast Cancer Risk and How to Lower It

Written by Dr. Marisa Weiss, BreastCancer.org

All women are at risk for breast cancer, and as you get older, your risk increases. Researchers estimate that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at some time in their lives. This means that the…

Mastering Menopause

Written by Dr. Dianne Hotmer, Chester County OB/GYN

Fortunately women have many options to help them minimize the symptoms that come with this new phase of life. Transitioning to the years after reproduction—sometime between the ages of 40 and 55—can be smooth sailing for some, along with the…