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Women's Health

Your body goes through many changes as you age. Learn about common gynecologic issues and how to lower your risk for cancer.

Health Benefits of Exercise

Learn four reasons to get moving today, no matter what your age.

Hot Flashes: What You Need to Know

Nearly all women experience hot flashes during menopause. Here’s what you can do about them.

Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is all too common, but there are some easy steps you can take to lower your risk.

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    • Breast Cancer
    • Gynecologic Health
    • Menopause

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    Jill D. Foley

    Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG

    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

    I've taken the birth control pill Loestrin for eight months. After starting on the pill, my period came once every two months. It's been 14 weeks since my last period. I had unprotected sex, but took the morning-after pill. Should I be concerned?

    Yours is a good question. First, I want to help you understand hormone production in a normal menstrual cycle. After that, we can talk about how the pill works to prevent pregnancy and why, in some women, it re... continue reading  about  I've taken the birth control pill Loestrin for eight months. After starting on the pill, my period came once every two months. It's been 14 weeks since my last period. I had unprotected sex, but took the morning-after pill. Should I be concerned?

    Sarah Noble

    Sarah Noble, MSN, FNP

    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

    My ob-gyn doctor's office recently added a nurse practitioner. Can you tell me more about their qualifications and what they do?

    A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has advanced education and training in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, disease prevention, and the promotion of health an... continue reading  about  My ob-gyn doctor's office recently added a nurse practitioner. Can you tell me more about their qualifications and what they do?

    Jill D. Foley

    Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG

    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

    How likely is it for a woman to get pregnant after having her tubes tied?

    Good question. The terms tubal ligation, tubes tied, tubal sterilization, and female sterilization can all be used interchangeably to describe the same process. In the U.S., up to one third of women use sterili... continue reading  about  How likely is it for a woman to get pregnant after having her tubes tied?

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