Blog & Magazines
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health
Discoveries / February 12, 2021
Three's a Charm: Woman Has Triplets After "Roller Coaster" Journey
Everyone has a pandemic story, but Rommy Coutelin and her husband, Casey, had a life-changing year that ended with three bundles of joy. Read their against-the-odds story and hear from their OB-GYN about the challenges they faced.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 21, 2021
When Should an Adolescent Girl See a Gynecologist?
Adolescent girls don't usually see a gynecologist until they turn 18 or need a pelvic exam or pap test until 21. But some health concerns may be reason for young girls to see a specialist earlier. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 05, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: What Women Need to Know
Cedars-Sinai women's health providers explain why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for women, including those who are pregnant or trying, and what women need to watch out for.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 29, 2021
Pediatricians and Ob-Gyns Can Work Together to Guide Your Health Journey
Pediatrician, Sharon Wirawan, MD, and OB-GYN, Itai Ronen, MD, come into our lives and see their jobs overlap at particularly exciting and vulnerable times, such as the birth of a child or a young woman learning to care for her ...
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Mar 08, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Investigator Studies Monoclonal Antibody Eculizumab in Pregnant ...
Pregnant women with severe illness present a challenge to providers. Rarely are these patients included in clinical research studies due to concern for both mother and child, and very few new drugs are approved for use. New Research is ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 25, 2021
Endometriosis Surgery Leads to Baby Boy
Cristy Allen had managed through a lot of pain, adult acne, weight gain, nausea and a distended belly but nothing she tried addressed the discomfort. After a visit to the doctor, she confirmed her suspicion of endometriosis which lead ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 13, 2020
Infertility and Mental Health
Millions of women and couples have difficulty getting pregnant. Infertility can also impact your mental health. If you or your partner is struggling with a mental health issue while trying to get pregnant know that you are not alone. ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 08, 2020
High Blood Pressure: What Women Need to Know
Research at Cedars-Sinai finds high blood pressure progresses faster in women. Here's everything women need to know about the new findings.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 29, 2020
Cancer and Fertility: What You Should Know
Women who have been diagnosed with cancer should know how cancer treatment might impact their fertility. Cedars-Sinai fertility specialist Dr. Erica Wang explains more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 02, 2020
Do Fertility and Ovulation Apps Work?
Many women use mobile apps that can track fertility and ovulation, but do these apps really help with getting pregnant? Dr. Jessica Chan, an OB-GYN at Cedars-Sinai, helps answer the question if fertility apps work and explains the pros ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 29, 2020
Ovarian Cancer Culprits
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai look to pinpoint genes tied to increased ovarian cancer risk. They hope the findings will help identify ways to prevent ovarian cancer from progressing to late, lethal stages.
Discoveries / Jan 20, 2020
Diaphragms Are Making a Comeback
Condoms, IUDs, and birth control pills are awesome, but they aren't for everyone. The latest birth control methods include an old favorite: the diaphragm. Is it the right option for you?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 03, 2020
The Age Gap
It's a paradox that science is only now seeking to understand: Women live longer and appear to age better than men—but when they do develop disease, they suffer worse outcomes.
Discoveries / Jan 01, 2020
Everybody Hurts
The medical field has a long history of dismissing women's pain, despite actual differences between how the sexes interpret it. The roots of these sex differences likely lie in the complexities of hormonal functions, gene expression and ...
Discoveries / Jan 01, 2020
Hearts and Minds
Two Cedars-Sinai leaders discuss how to make healthcare more equitable for all.
Discoveries / Jan 01, 2020