Women’s Health

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Why Female Heart Disease Is Totally Different

Jackie Dallas MD October 22, 2026

We all know the scene: a man suddenly clutches his chest, winces in excruciating pain, and collapses. Movies and medical dramas have reinforced this image for generations, leading millions of people to believe that heart disease looks, feels, and acts the exact same way in everyone. The reality, however, is strikingly different for women. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women worldwide, but because the field of cardiology was largely modeled around male anatomy and male presentation, when women experience heart issues, the warning signs, and even the onset of the disease can often be missed. Understanding these differences is an important step toward better self-advocacy, timely diagnosis, and saving lives.

Adhesions: What to know about internal scar tissue

Stephanie Joyce MD October 18, 2026

Every time your body heals from an injury, it leaves a mark. On your skin, you get a visible scar. Inside your abdomen and pelvis, it can turn into tough bands of fibrous internal scar tissue. These are what surgeons refer to as adhesions. Abdominal or pelvic operations are common causes for developing adhesions, as well as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ruptured cysts, a burst appendix, or even localized infections. When significant, they can tether your intestines to your abdominal wall, bind your ovaries to your uterus, or glue loops of bowel together in tight webbed knots, causing pain, bowel symptoms and potential emergencies.

Making Sense of Birth Control and Blood Clots

Vian Nguyen MD October 11, 2026

If you’ve ever paused before starting birth control because of something you heard about potential side effects, you’re not alone. Questions about side effects are among the most common concerns I hear, and blood clot risk is among the most misunderstood. So let’s talk about the types of hormonal birth control, explore your options, which risks matter most, and what to discuss with your healthcare provider.

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Mammograms: The Breast Cancer Screening Tool

Jackie Dallas MD October 1, 2026

Mammograms are special x-ray pictures of the breast tissue designed to spot tiny changes before you or your doctor could ever feel them. A routine mammogram is easily one of the most powerful tools we have in preventative health as a breast cancer screening tool and has helped reduce breast cancer death rates by over 40 percent over the past few decades.

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The Menstrual Cycle Demystified

Katherine Choi MD September 27, 2026

By now, we are all pretty familiar with the menstrual period, but if we are being completely honest, how many of us actually know why it happens, or how it intimately affects our mind, body, and mood? Consider this your ultimate masterclass, a clear guide on exactly what happens, why it happens, and how these shifting hormones ripple out to affect your brain chemistry and daily mood to your appetite, sleep, and absolute everything else.

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What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?

Jackie Dallas MD September 24, 2026

If you have ever felt your heart race out of nowhere, experienced sudden dizziness upon standing, or battled relentless brain fog that makes simple daily tasks feel overwhelming, you are far from alone. These experiences are the hallmark features of a conditions known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. Despite affecting an estimated one to three million Americans, POTS remains widely misunderstood and frequently underdiagnosed, and women often spend months or even years bouncing between specialists trying to get answers. Let’s break down what is actually happening inside the body with POTS, why it disproportionately affects women, and how you can work with your healthcare provider to find real relief.

Why Am I Leaking Urine During Exercise?

Alexandra Dubinskaya MD September 17, 2026

If you leak urine during exercise, when you run, jump, lift weights, or even do sit ups, you may have stress urinary incontinence. Many active women assume this is just a normal consequence of childbirth or aging. It is common, but it is not something you have to accept.

doctor pointing to male anatomy as man sits in background - male infertility

When Infertility is a Male Factor

Jackie Dallas MD September 13, 2026

Finding out that your struggles to conceive are linked to a male factor can bring a complex mix of emotions into a relationship. While women are often the ones tracking cycles and taking the lead on initial doctor appointments, receiving this news can leave men carrying a silent, unspoken anxiety about their virility. The technicalities of a semen analysis can feel overwhelming, and the word “infertility” can cause undue panic. So let’s talk about exactly how we evaluate sperm, what the potential root causes are, and the highly effective treatments that can help you move forward together.

woman in chair hunched over in pain due to recurrent urinary tract infection

What Makes It A Recurrent UTI?

Fornati Bedell MD September 3, 2026

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections affecting women. A UTI occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and multiply. A recurrent UTI is generally defined as having two documented UTIs within six months or three within one year. Approximately 30% to 40% of women who experience a UTI will go on to have recurrent infections. The most common bacteria associated with recurrent UTIs is E. coli.

working out equipment around a calendar of a month cycle syncing

Cycle Syncing Your Workouts Myths

Jackie Dallas MD August 30, 2026

There is an interesting trend in the wellness space right now… Cycle Syncing, the practice of adjusting your diet, exercise routine, and daily habits to match the four phases of your menstrual cycle. But when a well intentioned concept turns into a rigid set of rules that makes you feel anxious about missing a workout or doing the wrong kind of exercise it is time to look at what the science actually says.

Hello! I am Jackie Dallas

A doctor, actress, and women's health advocate, Jackie is the founder of Her Health 101, a platform empowering women through evidence-based health education

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Why Female Heart Disease Is Totally Different

Adhesions: What to know about internal scar tissue

Making Sense of Birth Control and Blood Clots

Mammograms: The Breast Cancer Screening Tool

The Menstrual Cycle Demystified

What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?

Why Am I Leaking Urine During Exercise?

When Infertility is a Male Factor

What Makes It A Recurrent UTI?

Cycle Syncing Your Workouts Myths

Hello! I am Jackie Dallas

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