Outside of latex condoms and certain spermicides, it is extremely rare for a woman to have an allergic reaction to any form of birth control. That includes oral contraceptives. With cases of less than one in a thousand, birth control allergies are not normal for majority of women. But what if you are allergic to birth control? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains the difference between allergies and side effects, and how you can better understand your symptoms of birth control.

Early miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is common—the most common complication in pregnancy. Approximately one million American women experience a loss of pregnancy in the first twelve weeks. OB/GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talk about managing pregnancy failure, whether at the clinic or in your own home.

6,000 women in the United States enter menopause each day. One-third of all women in the United States will be postmenopausal by 2020—most are baby boomers. Menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, can last as long as fifteen years and can cause significant distress. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains hot flashes triggers and relief.

Many women who experience uncommon breast pain immediately think of breast cancer. Dr. Kirtly Jones says it’s probably something else. She explains what can cause breast pain in women of different ages and the most important thing to do if one or more of your breasts feels tender.

A recent large-scale study is showing a connection between the eating habits of women and the chance of developing breast cancer. More surprisingly, eating junk food late at night may increase your risk. Women’s health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains what types of foods you should be eating—and when you should be eating them—to reduce your risk of breast cancer.

There are two sterilization methods for women who choose to end childbearing: ligation and removal. Tubal sterilization can also decrease a woman's risk of some types of ovarian cancer by 30-50 percent. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Paker Jones discuss the differences between tubal ligation versus tubal removal to help determine which procedure is better for you.

It’s that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack, everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you don’t like it, you know menstrual cramps are normal. But what if it seems like this time is the worst out of all the other times? As much as 29 percent of women experience severe menstrual cramps that are bad enough for medical attention. Women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones tells you how to identity whether or not your menstrual cramps are normal or not.

If you get a call from your doctor’s office about an abnormal pap smear, you might start to freak out. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says it’s a good idea to take a deep breath first. Many times, the doctor doesn’t scrape enough cells and you need another smear. Dr. Jones explains the many reasons you could be called back—including some comforting information and statistics about treatments.

After menopause, a majority of women don't take hormonal therapy with estrogen and often find they have a sense of dryness or burning in the vaginal area. The good news is the treatment is easy. The bad news is the treatment can be costly. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about why the pharmaceutical industry places high prices on vaginal estradiol and alternative options that might be available for your symptoms if you cannot afford vaginal estrogens.

Severe grief or disruption can cause anyone to cry, and that’s normal. Prolonged crying that persists without reason is not normal and may indicate a serious condition requiring treatment. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about tears, crying, and emotions that are uniquely human.