Endometriosis may make it difficult to conceive a child. About half of women with endometriosis report difficulty getting pregnant. Through it may be challenging to conceive, women who are experiencing infertility as a result of endometriosis will still be able to conceive with the correct treatments.
This year, WABA’s emphasis for World Breastfeeding Week is on strengthening the capacity of actors that protect, promote and support breastfeeding across different levels of society including governments, health systems, workplaces and communities to provide and sustain breastfeeding-friendly environments for families in the post-pandemic world. According to WABA, breastfeeding can assist with sustainable development strategies post-pandemic, as it can improve nutrition, ensure food security, and reduce inequalities between and within countries.
Health screenings can give you a snapshot of what’s happening inside your body at a given time and can provide additional pieces of information on the state of your health. While doctors can help keep patients on track and up to date with their health screenings, it's also important that patients are empowered to play an active role in their healthcare and can advocate for the tests and screenings they need.
Connect with an online therapist for help managing pregnancy-related stress, from infertility or miscarriage, to pregnancy anxiety, to postpartum depression.
Need mastitis treatment or other urgent care for yourself as a new mom? Connect 24/7 with an Amwell doctor or nurse practitioner, who can write prescriptions for medication, as needed.
Get advice about endometriosis with an online diagnosis, treatment plan, and electronically filled prescriptions from board certified physicians 24/7
September is Suicide Prevention Month – which aims to create hope through action by creating safe spaces for those struggling with the goal of preventing suicide all together. The issue is far reaching. Nearly 46,000 individuals died by suicide in 2020, and 46% of those people had a known mental health condition. Although mental health issues and illnesses, like depression, can lead to suicide, there are many reasons someone may decide to take their own life. However, most people believe that suicide can be prevented.
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