On October 19, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released the organization’s annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report. According to the report, cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reached an all-time high in 2015 with nearly 1.9 million cases reported. This was the second year in a row in which increases were seen in these
Will having an abortion (or more than one) hurt a woman’s chances of having children in the future? The short answer is yes, it might. Complications that can arise from induced abortion, such as infection and damage to the uterus, are a main cause of future fertility risk to women. There are other factors and
Studies show 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience depression at some point in their lives, and, unfortunately, over two-thirds of those suffering from this illness will never seek treatment, according to a press release recently issued by the Central Wyoming Counseling Center (CWCC). CWCC will provide free depression screenings to the public
Does Ending a Pregnancy End a Human Life? Miscarriage, stillbirth, and elective abortions occur every day. Women can be left devastated, confused, or perhaps slightly relieved depending on their life circumstances. But what was actually lost when the pregnancy ended? A clump of cells, a human, or just a potential human? Was a life lost?
The abortion pill is advertised as a safe and effective way to end an unplanned pregnancy. So how does it work? Are there any special considerations a woman should be aware of before using it? Is the abortion pill the right choice for me? What is the Abortion pill? The “abortion pill” or RU486 is
STD Facts: Focus on Syphilis Syphilis in Wyoming is on the rise according to the Wyoming Department of Health news letter. Here is some helpful information regarding this dangerous STD. What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a communicable disease spread through sexual contact. The bacteria responsible for the infection is called treponema pallidum and is
Although our patients usually have a pretty good idea about the outcome of their True Care pregnancy test (since they already took 10 at home), occasionally a woman will be shocked by the news our True Care nurses provide. Sometimes a woman is certain she is pregnant, but the test comes out negative. To understand what might
The debate about abortion being linked to breast cancer has been around for quite some time. There are studies that show there is not a link, but there are also studies that show there is. Here’s a link to an interesting blog post that helps us understand why there may be a correlation, at least for some
Medical news of recent weeks has focused on the Zika virus, a disease spread by mosquitoes. The disease started in Africa and has since spread to South America where scientists and medical professionals believe there may be a strong link between the virus and a significant rise in birth defects. Although little concern had been given
This week’s weather forecast for Casper calls for mainly sunny skies. It’s nearly mid-February and winter still has a few months’ grip on our state and community. With several inches of snow still on the ground and many feet of snow on Casper Mountain, it can seem like winter will never end. Therefore, we’d be wise to
