4801 Peterson, suite 609 | Chicago, Illinois 60646
We are located on Peterson Ave., just east of I-94
How often you need a Pap smear depends on your age. Women between 21 and 29 should get one every 3 years. Women between 30 and 65 can wait up to 5 years if they’re also getting an HPV test. Most women under 21 don’t need one at all, and many women over 65 can
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Understanding (PCOS) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects millions of women, often leading to a range of symptoms, including pain, that can significantly impact quality of life. Pain in PCOS can stem from various sources, such as ovarian cysts, menstrual irregularities, or associated conditions like endometriosis. PCOS:
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Menstrual Cycles, Ovulation, & Fertility Windows You are not alone if you have ever felt like your body has a mind of its own! One month your period is on time, the next it’s a surprise guest. You hear words like “ovulation” and “fertility window,” and it all feels like a biology test you didn’t
Understanding Vaginal Yeast Infections: Why You’re Not Alone — and What To Do “Is It Just Irritation—Or a Yeast Infection? How to Tell the Difference Before It Gets Worse” Did you know that up to 3 out of 4 women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives? It’s one of
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Better Sexual Health? There’s an App for That The average young American woman spends from four to ten hours each day on her phone. Why not use some of that time to take charge of your sex life? From managing PMS to reminders about birth control, from improving your satisfaction to keeping yourself safe, apps
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With more than 12% of all women predicted to develop breast cancer at some point during their life, it couldn’t be more important for every woman to become familiar with her own breasts and to know how to properly carry out a breast exam to make sure that any problem is spotted early. Early detection
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How to Make Mother Nature’s Monthly Visit Bearable Ladies, from the beginning of puberty until the end of the menopause, the majority of us will have an estimated 450 periods over our lifetimes, and for many women this can cause varying degrees of pain at certain points in the period cycle. Period pain, or
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It’s important for women to make educated decisions about their methods of contraception, and in doing so, it is important to understand the variety of methods available on the market today. While family planning must be a voluntary decision with a perfect knowledge of your overall health- and in total agreement between you and your
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Women’s Health Issues: Heart Disease Women’s health issues are ongoing topics of discussion in both national and international political conversations – and among the staff at Women’s Aid Center. We strive to bring affordable, caring medical treatment to women of all ages in the Chicagoland area and as part of that mission, we want
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