
Risks Women Face When Having Children
Avant GynecologyMost people associate giving birth as one of the most painful things a person can experience. The good news is that modern medicine has come a long way and, now, typically, labor and delivery are straightforward and don’t involve serious complications.…

Which Kind of Birth Control is Right for You
Avant GynecologyThe Different Kinds of Birth Control and How to Figure Out Which is Best for You
According to the Centers for Diseases Control, about 62 percent of women of reproductive age use some form of contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancy. If you…

Should I Get STD or HIV Testing Done at my Next Wellness Exam?
Avant GynecologyYou’ve likely been asked if you’d like to receive STD, STI, or HIV testing at a past wellness exam. If you didn’t know what these kinds of tests were before walking into the doctor’s office, chances are you said no. But here’s why…

Understand Your Risk for Reproductive Cancers
Avant GynecologyCancer is the second leading cause of death for American women, behind heart disease. Reproductive cancers are cancers that start in the organs related to reproduction. Breast cancer is the most common reproductive cancer, which results in 39,620…

The Importance of Finding the Right Bra Size
Avant GynecologyHave you ever felt a reluctance to head out onto the track or even climb on a treadmill? Do you put off going to the gym, despite telling yourself over and over that this is the year? Are you frustrated every time you enter the exercise section…

Best Practices to Keep Your Vagina Clean
Avant GynecologyWalk into the feminine product aisle at a store of your choosing and you'll find all kinds of flowery-label products claiming to be just what you need to keep your delicate areas clean. Yet, is all of that really necessary to keep your vaginal…