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You’re in your 20s and the time is right for you to start a family, but you’ve been striking out, which is frustrating. That frustration only grows when you learn that peak fertility in women occurs in their late teens and 20s. So what gives? Fertility can be frustrating at...

In the United States, there are more than 72 million females who are of reproductive age — between the ages of 15 and 49 — and nearly 65% of these women use some form of birth control. The decision that each of these women had to make was which birth...

As most pregnant women know, the impending arrival of a newborn seems to inspire an outpouring of advice from just about everyone, including this gem: “Make sure you get plenty of sleep now because you won’t be sleeping once your baby arrives!” Need help with this well-meaning advice? Pregnancy isn’t...

For the 1.2 million women who enter menopause each year in the United States, life can get chaotic, confusing, and uncomfortable. Historically, most women didn’t really talk about this transition, so many of us have little to go on, as our mothers or aunts never told us what to expect....

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease that develops when bone mass or mineral declines, destabilizing the compact structure that makes osseous tissue (bone) hard, tough, dense, and durable. These degenerative changes cause a significant decrease in bone strength, substantially increasing the risk of a fracture or bone break.      Of the...

In an ideal world, the organs in your pelvis, which include reproductive, digestive, and urinary systems, stay in their positions where they can function best. For the 40% of women who develop pelvic organ prolapse (POP), this is no longer the case, and this shift in pelvic organs can lead...

One of the biggest advances in modern medicine is our ability to visualize the inside of your body without opening it up. X-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT scans — these technologies give us a glimpse inside your body without surgery. As women’s health specialists, we’re adding the hysteroscope...

Your well woman visit consists of two main elements: A physical exam and an in-depth conversation all about you. This important yearly check-up gives you space to evaluate and/or discuss many interrelated aspects of your health and well-being, including: Health history Reproductive health Disease prevention Menstrual periods  Sexual wellness  Family...

Having abnormally heavy periods is a common problem that affects up to one in two girls and women who menstruate. An estimated one in three women who get their periods seek expert care for heavy bleeding at some point.     In some cases, endometrial ablation is the best solution.  If you...

The time is right to start or add to your family and you’re anxious to move ahead, but pregnancy test after pregnancy test delivers the same results — negative. The first thing we want you to know about your frustrating experience is that you're not alone — the World Health Organization...

Back in the 1980s, a nationwide education and awareness effort was launched in the hopes of reducing the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States. Unfortunately, those efforts haven’t moved the needle much, and the rates of STIs are higher than ever. In 2022, there were more...

Each year in the United States, one million women begin their transition through menopause. While the lucky few can sail through this hormonal journey with ease, most women face changes that can have no small impact on their quality of life.  From sleep loss to night sweats to vaginal dryness...

Prenatal care has one overriding objective: keeping you and your baby healthy as your pregnancy progresses. At Capital Women’s Care in Frederick and Mount Airy, Maryland, ultrasound screenings are an invaluable component of this care.  Ultrasound imaging gives your obstetrician a safe and easy way to monitor fetal growth and...

If a bit of urine leaks out when you cough or sneeze — or if you can only “hold it” for a few seconds when you have the urge to go to the bathroom — you’re not alone. Female urinary incontinence is very common, and millions of women experience it...

You’re sure that you don’t want to have children moving forward — so sure that you’re contemplating a sterilization procedure in the form of tubal ligation. Each year in the United States, about 700,000 women have this sterilization procedure done, and a total of 11 million women between the ages...

Whether you hope to conceive in the next few months or the next few years, it’s never too early (or too late) to improve your preconception wellness and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. Taking the right steps now can help you:   Boost your chances of getting pregnant quickly...

Just a few decades ago, cervical cancer was a leading cause of female cancer deaths in the United States. Today, far fewer women are succumbing to this “silent killer” — and far more women are surviving it — than ever before. The reason for this good news? Routine cervical cancer...

When a condition has entered our everyday language, and as a verb no less — “Sorry, I’m PMSing” — there’s probably a bit of misinformation out there about it. Such is often the case with premenstrual syndrome, which affects between 3% and 8% of people who menstruate. To shed some...

When you’re embarking on a journey as important as pregnancy, you may not be too happy about having the label high-risk attached. Of the millions of pregnancies each year in the United States, only about 6% to 8% are considered high risk, which comes out to between 30,000 and 50,000...

From the moment you find out you’re pregnant, your mind jumps into planning mode, and you consider everything from where to put the nursery to how you’d like to deliver your child.  Each year in the United States, more than 3.6 million babies are born and they enter the world...

If you’re due for a mammogram, you might be feeling a little nervous. Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Just remember that mammograms are essential for early breast cancer detection, and with new technologies like 3D mammography, the process has become even more effective.  If you’re wondering what that might...

Getting regular, quality sleep offers lots of critical health benefits, but if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, catching those all-importants Zs can be problematic. Not only can menopause-related hormonal fluctuations make it harder to sleep overall, but many women are plagued by another sleep-related menopause symptom: night sweats. A leading...

Understanding what's normal for your menstrual cycle can help you identify when something might be off. While every woman’s cycle is unique, certain signs can indicate that your menstrual bleeding is abnormal and may require medical attention. Take a moment as the Capital Women’s Care team shares what is —...

Birth control is a highly personal choice. With many options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure which method best suits you. The good news? You don’t have to make this decision alone.  At Capital Women’s Care, serving the Frederick, Mount Airy, and Urbana, Maryland, areas, our experienced team...

Bone is living tissue that grows and dies in a continual cycle. In a healthy person, the process is seamless, with osteoblasts forming a new matrix upon which the tissue is deposited, and osteoclasts breaking down old, damaged, and worn-out tissue so the osteoclasts can build new, healthier bone. Up...

If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP with Angela Wiseman by email awiseman@cwcare.net or call 240-215-8418. Cost to attend is $25 which includes 2 drink tokens, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a chance to win an aesthetic laser treatment valued at $2000! There will also be swag bags...

Uterine FibroidsYou may qualify if you: are premenopausal (18-51 years old), have heavy periods, have uterine fibroids, and have monthly periods. To see if you qualifyVisit MyUfStudy.comCall 844-41-STUDYor text Woman3 to 87888Download our My Fibroid Study flyer to learn morePelvic Organ Prolapse Pelvic Mass Contact us at 240-215-0439 to learn more or see...

What is Endometriosis?Especially common among women in their 30s and 40s, endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus grows on ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, or pelvic area. These cells tend to grow and bleed as your hormones fluctuate, which is why symptoms may become worse during menstruation.Symptoms caused by...

While only about 20% of people with the Zika virus experience symptoms, the greater concern about contracting the virus has been the potential link to birth defects.What is the Zika Virus?The Zika virus is spread to people from local mosquitoes. The species of mosquito that transmits the Zika virus primarily...